Go Native Organic Herring with Carrot & Kale
Dry Extruded · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Go Native Organic Herring with Carrot & Kale a good dog food?
We score it 65/100 (Average). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: fish
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, venison, pork, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You are limiting fat: 23.3% on a dry-matter basis is in the high band
These points are derived from declared ingredients and analysis, not a substitute for veterinary advice. If your dog has a diagnosed condition, food choice is a medical nutrition decision: speak to your vet. Find foods that fit your dog.
Nutrition and feedingProtein 29% · Fat 21%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29% |
| Fat | 21% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Ash | 7.50% |
| Moisture | 10% |
Additives & feeding info
Feeding and storage
Storage
Go Native products should be stored out of reach of children in a cool dry place below 25ºC and out of direct sunlight.
Feeding guide
Feed in two meals per day for adults. Puppies from 6 weeks onwards, 3 times per day until 6 months, then twice daily. Amounts vary by body weight and activity level (Less Active <30 mins, Active 30-60 mins, Highly Active >60 mins). See detailed table on page (e.g. 10kg dog: 106g Less Active, 125g Active, 144g Highly Active).
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (29)24% of the recipe is estimated
Estimated composition
- meat 65.0%
- veg 18.2%
- oil 6.5%
- supplement 4.1%
- carb 3.9%
- additive 2.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Herring (40%) | Herring | meat · good | 40 | 40.0 |
| 2 | Dehydrated Herring (24%) | Herring | meat · good | 24 | 24.0 |
| 3 | Potato Starch | Potato starch | carb · poor | - | 1.1 |
| 4 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 1.0 |
| 5 | Herring Oil (6.5%) | Herring Oil | oil · good | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 6 | Pea Starch | Pea Starch | carb · poor | - | 1.0 |
| 7 | Whole Linseed | Linseed | veg · good | - | 1.0 |
| 8 | Dried Seaweed | Dried Sea Algae | supplement · good | - | 1.0 |
| 9 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 10 | Hydrolysed Liver Protein (1%) | Liver | meat · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 11 | Sodium Chloride | Salt | additive · poor | - | 0.9 |
| 12 | Yeast Extract | Hydrolysed Yeast | additive · medium | - | 0.9 |
| 13 | Dried Apple | Apples | veg · good | - | 0.9 |
| 14 | Dried Kale (5%) | Kale | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 15 | Dried Carrot (5%) | Carrots | veg · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 16 | Glucosamine Hydrochloride | Glucosamine | supplement · good | - | 0.9 |
| 17 | Chondroitin Sulphate | Chondroitin | supplement · good | - | 0.8 |
| 18 | Alfalfa | Alfalfa | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 19 | Dried Broccoli | Broccoli | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 20 | Dried Blueberry | Blueberries | veg · good | - | 0.8 |
| 21 | Dried Carrot | Carrots | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 22 | Dried Cranberry | Cranberries | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 23 | Dried Ginger | Ginger | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 24 | Dried Marigold | Dried Marigold | veg · good | - | 0.7 |
| 25 | Oregano | Oregano | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
| 26 | Dried Rosehip | Rose Hip | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
| 27 | Dried Spinach | Spinach | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
| 28 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.6 |
| 29 | Yucca schidigera. | Yucca Schidigera | supplement · good | - | 0.6 |
- 1. Fresh Herring (40%)40% declared40.0% estimated
- 2. Dehydrated Herring (24%)24% declared24.0% estimated
- 3. Potato Starch1.1% estimated
- 4. Sweet Potato1.0% estimated
- 5. Herring Oil (6.5%)6.5% declared6.5% estimated
- 6. Pea Starch1.0% estimated
- 7. Whole Linseed1.0% estimated
- 8. Dried Seaweed1.0% estimated
- 9. Alfalfa0.9% estimated
- 10. Hydrolysed Liver Protein (1%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 11. Sodium Chloride0.9% estimated
- 12. Yeast Extract0.9% estimated
- 13. Dried Apple0.9% estimated
- 14. Dried Kale (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 15. Dried Carrot (5%)5% declared5.0% estimated
- 16. Glucosamine Hydrochloride0.9% estimated
- 17. Chondroitin Sulphate0.8% estimated
- 18. Alfalfa0.8% estimated
- 19. Dried Broccoli0.8% estimated
- 20. Dried Blueberry0.8% estimated
- 21. Dried Carrot0.7% estimated
- 22. Dried Cranberry0.7% estimated
- 23. Dried Ginger0.7% estimated
- 24. Dried Marigold0.7% estimated
- 25. Oregano0.6% estimated
- 26. Dried Rosehip0.6% estimated
- 27. Dried Spinach0.6% estimated
- 28. Turmeric0.6% estimated
- 29. Yucca schidigera.0.6% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-10-07
Brand and contact: Go Native
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-10-07
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- www.redmillspet.co.uk
Recall history is presentation-only and never affects the score. Dates are when we recorded the data, not when the manufacturer last changed the recipe.
Spotted a mistake in this listing? Report it here and we'll take a look.
Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
This recipe achieves an overall score of 65 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +8.3 points and the meat content contributed +5.6 points. However, the processing format adjusted the score by -6.7 and ingredients without printed percentages contributed -2.5 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-10-25. Each component is the feature value for this product multiplied by the model's published coefficient.
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.35 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 58.4% | 0.096 | +5.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.115 | -0.35 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.092 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.7% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.5% | 0.163 | +0.58 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.3% | 0.060 | +0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 23.5% | -0.106 | -2.48 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -2.79 | 0.222 | -0.62 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.9 | 9.191 | +8.35 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 58.4% | 0.096 | +5.60 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 3.1% | -0.115 | -0.35 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 11.0% | -0.092 | -1.01 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 17.7% | -0.005 | -0.09 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 3.5% | 0.163 | +0.58 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 6.4% | -0.012 | -0.08 |
| Other share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.375 | +0.00 |
| Unrecognised share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.027 | +0.00 |
| Recipe graded poor | 3.8% | -0.065 | -0.25 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 3 | -0.876 | -2.63 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 1.3% | 0.060 | +0.08 |
| Undeclared quantities | 23.5% | -0.106 | -2.48 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | no | 2.294 | +0.00 |
| Frozen or chilled fresh | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Low meat (under 10% of dry matter) | no | -3.158 | +0.00 |
| High carb and low meat | no | -1.180 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × printed percentages | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Meat share × fresh | 0.0 | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Fresh × high meat | 0.0 | 11.084 | +0.00 |
| Additive penalty | -2.79 | 0.222 | -0.62 |
| Processing multiplier | 0.98 | 33.786 | +33.11 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Frozen | no | -2.354 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Refrigerated | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Shelf | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Freeze Dried | no | 6.629 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Air Dried | no | 6.331 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Cold Pressed | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Baked | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Extruded | yes | -6.713 | -6.71 |
| Processing: Dry Semi Moist | no | -6.174 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Dry Muesli | no | -10.146 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Pate | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Wet Chunks | no | -0.672 | +0.00 |
- Processing-type offset
- +0.02
- Subtotal
- 65.1
- Final score
- 65/100
Contributions are rounded to two decimals, so they may not sum exactly to the subtotal. The full coefficient table is published on the methodology page.
Score history across model versions
The score shown above is always computed with the latest published model. Earlier scores are kept for the record and are never edited or deleted; a scoring change ships as a new model version with a public write-up on the methodology page.
Nutritional: declared analysis vs reference ranges
How the declared analysis compares with FEDIAF reference ranges for adult dogs. The label prints as-fed values; we convert to a dry-matter basis before scoring, and the bands are dry-matter ranges. Scores rise to 100 at the band midpoint: the reference is adequacy, not maximisation. Nutrients with a published upper limit taper again above it; fat is policed through calorie density rather than a direct penalty.
Guaranteed-analysis FEDIAF score: crude minimums and maximums are bounds, not typical values; moisture (a maximum) uses the processing median where available; experimental US score.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29 | 32 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 21 | 23.2 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 2 | 2.2 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 92.8 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 9.5% from the food type.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Low confidence: partial analysis or moisture estimated from the food type.
This measures agreement with published reference ranges, not suitability for an individual dog. For medical conditions, follow veterinary guidance.
Transparency: what the label discloses
How much the manufacturer discloses, measured against the FEDIAF Code of Good Labelling Practice and Regulation 767/2009. Mandatory items dominate the weighting.
| Item | Points |
|---|---|
| Ingredient list on the label (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Printed percentages on the label (76.5% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 15.3/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) | 15/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Energy value declared (voluntary) - not on file | 0/5 |
| Complete/complementary designation (mandatory) | 5/5 |
| Feeding guidance given (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| Country of manufacture stated (voluntary) | 10/10 |
| Batch and date labelling (mandatory) - not on file | 0/5 |
Capped at 60: mandatory items missing (Additives declared, Batch and date labelling).
Safety: recall history
Recall and safety-notice history, time-decayed. This dimension is shown alongside the score and never feeds the headline number.
No recalls recorded in our database.
See all current recalls we track.
Evidence: what the brand claims, and what supports it
The claims made on the pack and product page, checked against the declared label. We record claims as stated; "consistent" means our stored label data supports the claim, "contradicted" means it conflicts with it. Functional claims are recorded but never scored.
50/100 · limited — 2 checkable claims: 1 consistent, 1 contradicted.
Contradicted by the label
- "100% Irish product" — the declared label says otherwise on made in the UK.
Consistent with the label
- "mono protein" — supported by the declared single protein data.
14 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Limited: at least one claim contradicts the declared label, or a recent upheld ASA ruling applies.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made with 70% delicious Wild Atlantic Herring (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| grain free, hypoallergenic recipe (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Locally sourced fresh Irish herring with hand-picked Irish carrots & kale (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 70% meat content (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| mono protein (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Sustainably sourced, fully traceable, grain-free ingredients (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% Irish product (on page) | Content | contradicted | Manufacturer assertion |
| GRAIN FREE & PALEO BASED (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| low allergy risk (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NO WHEAT, MAIZE, SOYA OR CORN (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| 100% gluten free (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| All natural preservatives, no genetically modified ingredients (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| CONTAINS NO GM INGREDIENTS (on page) | Free-from | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| NUTRITIONAL INGREDIENTS Designed for strong bones, healthy muscles and shiny coats (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Herring is very high in Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, plus it's a great source of Vitamin D. Aids the immune system and decreases inflammation. (on page) | Functional | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Manufactured at our own production facility accredited to BRC global standard for Food Safety (Grade AA) (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
Alternatives to Organic Herring with Carrot & Kale
Similar on ingredients, protein, format or nutrition, using the same stored data.
Community0 comments
Comments (0)
No comments yet. Be the first to share how this went down with your dog.