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Fromm

Family-ownedSince 1949Mequon, WI

RECIPES REVIEWED
67
AVG PROTEIN, DM, KIBBLE
28.5%
AVG STARCH, KIBBLE
38%
FDA RECALLS
3
LINES
Four-Star 32 Gold 16 Classic 7 Fromm Pâté 6 Nutritionals 6
THE LINES

Fromm Lines, Reviewed

5 lines

Fromm sorts its recipes into five lines. Classic, Gold and Four-Star each offer kibble and wet food. Nutritionals pairs three kibbles with three pâté toppers sold for purposes such as mobility or digestion, and Fromm Pâté is wet food only. Every Classic and Nutritionals recipe contains grain, while Gold has 5 grain-free kibbles and Four-Star has 9.

Among the kibbles, Four-Star averages the most protein at 26.9% as fed and the least estimated starch at 35.1%, across ten animal proteins including rabbit and venison. Gold averages 25.1% protein and 38.6% starch, with most recipes built on chicken, oatmeal and barley. Nutritionals averages 24.7% protein and the lowest fat at 10.7%, and Classic averages 23.8% protein. Both of those lines average 43% starch.

Four-Star

17 kibble · 15 wet food
Protein
26.9%
Fat
15.9%
Starch
35.1%
Kcal / cup
389

Average kibble, as fed

Fromm Four-Star is a 32-recipe line of kibble and wet food that spans ten animal proteins across its kibbles, including rabbit and venison. It mixes nine grain-free kibbles with grain-inclusive recipes built on oats, barley and rice.

A good fit for: Households that rotate proteins across ten animal sources in kibble; Owners who want grain-free kibble with up to 30% protein

Read the Four-Star review

Gold

14 kibble · 2 wet food
Protein
25.1%
Fat
13.9%
Starch
38.6%
Kcal / cup
378

Average kibble, as fed

Fromm Gold has 16 recipes: 14 kibbles and 2 wet pâtés, covering puppy, adult, senior, large breed, small breed and weight recipes. Most kibbles pair chicken with oatmeal and barley. A grain-free Heartland group leads with beef and pork instead.

A good fit for: Owners who want grain-inclusive kibble built on chicken and oats; Owners looking for lower-calorie kibble, starting at 315 kcal per cup

Read the Gold review

Classic

5 kibble · 2 wet food
Protein
23.8%
Fat
12.8%
Starch
43%
Kcal / cup
388

Average kibble, as fed

Fromm Classic is a grain-inclusive line of five kibbles and two wet pâtés, with no peas or lentils in any recipe. Its kibbles lean on chicken, fish, barley, oatmeal and rice, with protein from 21% to 28% and estimated starch above the catalog average.

A good fit for: Owners who want grain in every recipe and no peas or lentils; Owners comfortable with kibble protein below the catalog average

Read the Classic review

Fromm Pâté

6 wet food
Protein
8.8%
Fat
5.3%

Average wet food, as fed

Fromm Pâté is the brand's six recipe wet food line, with a named meat, its broth and its liver leading every ingredient list. All six are 78% moisture. Four are grain free, and two are made with pearled barley.

A good fit for: Owners wanting wet food averaging 8.8% protein, above catalog average; Owners seeking a lower fat can, like Beef & Barley at 3%

Read the Fromm Pâté review

Nutritionals

3 kibble · 3 toppers
Protein
24.7%
Fat
10.7%
Starch
43%
Kcal / cup
351

Average kibble, as fed

Fromm Nutritionals is a six-recipe line of three kibbles and three pâté toppers, each named for a purpose such as mobility, digestion, immunity or sensitive skin and stomach. Every recipe contains grain, and none lists peas or lentils.

A good fit for: Owners who want grain-inclusive food with no peas or lentils; Owners looking for a 7% fat adult kibble

Read the Nutritionals review
WHICH LINE FITS

Choosing Between The Fromm Lines

  • Grain-free kibble with the widest choice of proteins: Four-Star
  • Grain in every recipe and no peas or lentils: Classic
  • One line covering puppies, adults and seniors: Gold
  • Wet food led by a named meat, broth and liver: Fromm Pâté
  • Recipes sold for mobility, digestion or sensitive skin: Nutritionals

All recipes

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DEEP DIVE

Inside The Fromm Range

Across 67 recipes we review

Protein is close to the average kibble we review (28.5% on a dry matter basis).

100% of recipes lead with a meat, fish or egg ingredient (89% across the site).

36% of recipes are grain-free.

NUTRITION

How The Range Measures Up

this range, lowest to highest its average average of all 3,205 foods we review

Protein, dry matter 29% 23% to 33%
15%site avg 30%50%
Fat, dry matter 16% 8% to 20%
5%site avg 18%30%
Starch, as fed 38% 30% to 48%
10%site avg 37%60%
Kcal per cup 382 315 to 425
250site avg 395600

Starch is our estimate from the guaranteed analysis, since no manufacturer prints it. How we work it out

INGREDIENTS

What Goes In The Bowl

Egg 73% 31%
Chicken 54% 56%
Fish 49% 34%
Pork 37% 11%
Lamb 25% 14%
Duck 21% 8%
Beef 19% 20%

Share of recipes that list each animal protein as an ingredient, not counting oils, fats or flavorings. Useful if your dog has a food sensitivity.

Ingredients Some Owners Avoid

By-products 0% 13%
Artificial colors 0% 1%
Chemical preservatives 0% 9%
Corn 0% 15%
Wheat 1% 13%
Soy 0% 10%

These are not unsafe. They are listed because readers ask about them.

LIFE STAGE
  • All Life Stages29
  • Adult14
  • Puppy6
  • Senior1
BREED SIZE
  • All Breeds66
  • Large Breed6
  • Small Breed1
SPECIAL DIETS
  • Grain-free (no wheat, corn, rice, barley or oats)24
  • Weight Management3
Fromm Four-Star Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food MOST PROTEIN Fromm Four-Star Surf & Turf Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 33.3% dry matter Fromm Four-Star Beef Frittata Veg® Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food LEAST STARCH Fromm Four-Star Beef Frittata Veg® Recipe Grain-Free Dry Dog Food 30% as fed Fromm Large Breed Weight Management Gold Dry Dog Food FEWEST CALORIES Fromm Large Breed Weight Management Gold Dry Dog Food 315 kcal per cup
THE COMPANY

About Fromm

Ownership
Family-owned
Founded
1949
Headquarters
Mequon, WI

Who Makes It

Fromm pet food is made by Fromm Family Foods, a fifth-generation family-owned company based in Mequon, Wisconsin. The company describes itself as the country's first and oldest premium pet food company, and it sells dry and canned dog food lines including Classic, Four-Star and Gold. 1, 2

Where It Is Made

Fromm says it owns and operates two dry food and treat plants in Mequon and Columbus, Wisconsin, a frozen dog food facility in Columbus and a wet food cannery in Eden, Wisconsin. The company says every bag and can of its dog and cat food comes from one of these facilities. 3

History

The Fromm business traces to 1904, when four Fromm brothers began farming ginseng and silver foxes in Wisconsin, and it built a food plant in Mequon in 1925. In 1949 it launched Fromm Complete Dog Meal, which it describes as a scientifically formulated complete and balanced dry dog food. The company added a second dry food plant in Columbus in 2009 and a cannery in Eden in 2016. 4, 1

Worth Knowing

In December 2025 Fromm recalled 300 cases of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls frozen dog food for possible plastic contamination. In August 2026 it recalled 5,825 cases of Fromm Turkey Pate and Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pate canned dog food for possible metal contamination, and no illnesses were reported in either recall. 5, 6

  1. linkedin.com/company/fromm-family-foods
  2. instagram.com/frommfamily
  3. frommfamily.com/faq/where-is-fromm-made
  4. petsetconline.com/blog/company-spotlight-fromm-family-pet-food
  5. fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromm-family-foods-voluntarily-recalls-bonnihill-beefibowls-food-dogs-due-potential-foreign-material
  6. fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromm-family-foods-voluntarily-recalls-turkey-pate-wet-food-dogs-and-diner-classic-milos-meatloaf

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RECALL HISTORY // FROMM

3 FDA Recalls On Record

AUG 21, 2026
POTENTIAL FOREIGN MATERIAL

Fromm wet canned dog food

DEC 3, 2025
POTENTIAL FOREIGN MATERIAL, FOOD & BEVERAGE SAFETY

BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food, 16 oz. chubs

OCT 1, 2021
ELEVATED LEVELS OF VITAMIN D

Shredded Entrée canned dog food

See the recall log

NEWS & PRESS

What Fromm Has Announced

AUG 25, 2026
RECALL Fromm Family Foods voluntarily recalls wet dog food

Fromm recalled specific lots of two canned dog foods because of potential metal contamination. The affected products were distributed in the United States and Canada. Pet Food Processing

AUG 21, 2026
RECALL Fromm Family Foods Voluntarily Recalls Turkey Pâté Wet Food For Dogs and Diner Classic Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté Wet Food For Dogs Due to Potential Metal Contamination

Fromm recalled specified lots of two canned dog foods over potential metal contamination. The company reported no related illness or injury at the time of the announcement. FDA company announcement

DEC 9, 2025
RECALL Frozen dog food voluntarily recalled following complaints of plastic contamination

Veterinary outlet coverage of Fromm's recall of 300 cases of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls frozen dog food over plastic contamination complaints, including signs owners should watch for. dvm360

DEC 5, 2025
RECALL Dog food company recalls 300 cases sold nationwide over plastic contamination fears

Fox Business reported the Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls recall, noting the product was sold in 16-ounce tubes with a Best By date of December 25, 2026. Fox Business

DEC 3, 2025
RECALL Fromm Family Foods Voluntarily Recalls Bonnihill BeefiBowls Food for Dogs Due to Potential Foreign Material Contamination

Fromm recalled 300 cases of Bonnihill Farms BeefiBowls Beef Recipe gently cooked frozen dog food in 16 oz chubs for potential plastic contamination. It was distributed in 14 states and Ontario, and no illnesses were reported. U.S. FDA (company announcement)

JAN 18, 2024
LAUNCH Fromm Family Foods Launches Bonnihill Farms, Brand's First Fresh Frozen Food for Dogs

Fromm launched Bonnihill Farms, a gently cooked fresh-frozen dog food line (CHICKiBOWLS, BEEFiBOWLS, TURKiBOWLS) made at its Columbus, Wisconsin facility. It became available through select distributors in early 2024. Pet Age

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