Acana
One of the better ingredient stories on the shelf, with meat inclusion most brands can't match. You're paying a real premium for an imported bag, and freshness can vary, so buy it for the quality of the recipe, not because the marketing tells you to.
Champion Petfoods' more affordable 'Biologically Appropriate' range, with very high named-meat inclusion and regional, ingredient-led recipes. The food itself is genuinely strong, but it's imported, so it costs a premium and stock and freshness can vary by batch and retailer.
Scored by the PetReviews independent review board
Independent scoring · Updated June 2026 · Not veterinary advice
Overall score · /100
Good
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Our verdict
One of the better ingredient stories on the shelf, with meat inclusion most brands can't match. You're paying a real premium for an imported bag, and freshness can vary, so buy it for the quality of the recipe, not because the marketing tells you to.
How Acana scores
Every brand runs through the same 100-point model. Each area below is weighted by importance — price and ingredients carry the most.
Ownership & transparency
- Ownership
- Champion Petfoods (Canada, now owned by Mars)
- Country of manufacture
- Canada / USA
- Retailer relationship
- Independent — widely stocked across retailers
Pros & cons
What works
- Very high named-meat and organ inclusion
- Ingredient-led 'Biologically Appropriate' recipes
- Clear, well-detailed ingredient panels
- Strong reputation among engaged feeders
Watch-outs
- Premium price for the bag and per kg
- Imported, so stock and freshness can vary
- Rich, meat-heavy recipes don't suit every dog
Who it's for
Best for
- Feeders who want high meat inclusion
- Dogs that do well on protein-rich food
- Owners happy to pay more for ingredients
Look elsewhere if
- You want the cheapest sound everyday kibble
- Your dog needs a prescription or vet diet
Key Acana products we rate
Acana Prairie Poultry 11.4kg
Cost / day
$3.40
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.70
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$14.82/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Chicken
Protein
33%
A meat-rich, ingredient-led everyday recipe that earns its keep, as long as the per-kg price suits you.
Acana Wild Coast 11.4kg
Cost / day
$3.60
~15kg adult
Cost / feed
$1.80
2 meals/day
Price / kg
$15.70/kg
11.4kg bag
First ingredient
Whole herring
Protein
35%
A fish-forward option with strong protein for dogs that suit a richer recipe, priced at the top of the shelf.
Best & weakest value in the range
Acana Prairie Poultry 11.4kg
A meat-rich, ingredient-led everyday recipe that earns its keep, as long as the per-kg price suits you.
Acana Wild Coast 11.4kg
Lower-scoring on our value-and-quality blend at $15.70/kg. Compare carefully on cost per day before choosing it over the rest of the range.
Price across retailers
Everyday pricing for Acana key products is a guide and can change. The cheapest retailer can shift with sales, member and subscription pricing — always check price per kg before you buy.
Lowest everyday price in this table. Prices are a guide and can change.
Retailers that stock Acana
Alternatives to Acana
Super-premium · Strong
The ingredients are excellent, but the price per kg is steep enough that value drags the whole score down — you're paying a hefty premium for the air-dried format and small bags. Work out the cost per day before committing; on anything bigger than a small dog it gets expensive fast.
Premium · Good
A dependable grain-free choice with genuine novel proteins and a fair price, and owners rate it for coat and taste. Just remember it's imported, so check freshness and stock, and if you're weighing up grain-free for your dog, have a quick word with your vet first.
Premium · Good
A likeable Australian brand that earns its spot for sensitive dogs on the strength of its novel proteins, not marketing. The food is good and the value holds up in the big bags, so the main things to weigh are spottier availability and a price that climbs once you drop to the smaller sizes.
Final verdict on Acana
One of the better ingredient stories on the shelf, with meat inclusion most brands can't match. You're paying a real premium for an imported bag, and freshness can vary, so buy it for the quality of the recipe, not because the marketing tells you to.
Acana FAQs
Acana scores 76/100 overall (Good) on our 100-point model, with a value score of 68/100. One of the better ingredient stories on the shelf, with meat inclusion most brands can't match. You're paying a real premium for an imported bag, and freshness can vary, so buy it for the quality of the recipe, not because the marketing tells you to.
Across the retailers we track, Budget Pet Products currently shows the lowest everyday price on a key Acana product. Prices are a guide and can change often, so compare price per kg and member or subscription pricing before you buy. See our full price comparison above.
Worth comparing carefully against ZIWI Peak, Taste of the Wild, Meals for Mutts. Each sits in a similar tier; check cost per day and ingredient quality for your dog's size and needs.
Within the range we rate, Acana Prairie Poultry 11.4kg scores best on our value-and-quality blend. Match the bag size to your dog's daily serve so you are comparing cost per day, not just sticker price. This is general information, not veterinary advice.