Poppy's Picnic Power Balls Beef, Chicken, Lamb & Wild Boar
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Our verdict
Is Poppy's Picnic Power Balls Beef, Chicken, Lamb & Wild Boar a good dog food?
We score it 94/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete raw food for dogs of all life stages, with beef, beef heart and beef liver as the main ingredients.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Doesn't list turkey, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- Your dog avoids chicken: it is listed as an ingredient
- Your dog avoids beef: the label lists beef
- Your dog avoids lamb: the label lists lamb
- Your dog avoids fish: the label lists salmon oil
- Your dog avoids pork: the label lists wild boar
- You want a single-protein recipe: this one lists more than one animal protein
- You are limiting fat: 38.1% 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 14.80% · Fat 12%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14.80% |
| Fat | 12% |
| Fibre | 0.80% |
| Ash | 1.80% |
| Moisture | 68.48% |
| Calcium | 0.30% |
| Phosphorus | 0.20% |
Additives & feeding info
No additives recorded yet.
Ingredients (76)21 of 76 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- meat 79.0%
- veg 19.7%
- carb 1.3%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23% Meat | Beef | meat · medium | 23 | 23.0 |
| 2 | 23% Heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | 5% Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 4 | 23% Kidney | Beef Kidney | meat · good | 23 | 23.0 |
| 5 | Green Cabbage | Cabbage | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 6 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 7 | Parsnip | Parsnips | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 8 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 0.0 |
| 9 | Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 10 | Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 11 | Organic Crude Wheatgerm | Organic crude wheatgerm | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 12 | Ground Sunflower Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 13 | Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 14 | Wild Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 0.0 |
| 15 | Organic Pressed Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 16 | Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 17 | Crushed Eggshells | Crushed Eggshells | supplement · good | - | 0.0 |
| 18 | Spirulina | Spirulina | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 19 | Wheatgrass | Wheatgrass | carb · good | - | 0.0 |
| 20 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 21 | 6.4% Green Cabbage | Cabbage | veg · good | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 22 | 6.4% Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 23 | 6.4% Parsnip | Parsnips | veg · good | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 24 | 6.4% Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 25 | 6.4% Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 26 | Organic Crude Wheatgerm | Organic crude wheatgerm | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 27 | Ground Sunflower Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 28 | Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 29 | Wild Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 0.0 |
| 30 | Organic Pressed Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 31 | Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 32 | Crushed Eggshells | Crushed Eggshells | supplement · good | - | 0.0 |
| 33 | Spirulina | Spirulina | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 34 | Wheatgrass | Wheatgrass | carb · good | - | 0.0 |
| 35 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 36 | Lamb 43% | Lamb | meat · medium | 43 | 43.0 |
| 37 | 8% Meat | Beef | meat · medium | 8 | 8.0 |
| 38 | 5% Liver | Beef Liver | meat · good | 5 | 5.0 |
| 39 | 8% Heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 40 | 8% Kidney | Beef Kidney | meat · good | 8 | 8.0 |
| 41 | 3.33% Green Cabbage | Cabbage | veg · good | 3.33 | 3.3 |
| 42 | 3.33% Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | 3.33 | 3.3 |
| 43 | 3.33% Parsnip | Parsnips | veg · good | 3.33 | 3.3 |
| 44 | 3.33% Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 3.33 | 3.3 |
| 45 | 3.33% Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | 3.33 | 3.3 |
| 46 | 3.33% Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | 3.33 | 3.3 |
| 47 | Organic Crude Wheatgerm | Organic crude wheatgerm | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 48 | Ground Sunflower Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 49 | Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 50 | Wild Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 0.0 |
| 51 | Organic Pressed Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 52 | Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 53 | Crushed Eggshell | Crushed Eggshells | supplement · good | - | 0.0 |
| 54 | Spirulina | Spirulina | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 55 | Wheatgrass | Wheatgrass | carb · good | - | 0.0 |
| 56 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 57 | 49% Wild Boar | Wild Boar | meat · good | 49 | 49.0 |
| 58 | Beef Heart | Beef Heart | meat · good | - | 0.0 |
| 59 | Lamb Liver | Lambs Liver | meat · good | - | 0.0 |
| 60 | Pork Kidney | Kidney | meat · good | - | 0.0 |
| 61 | Green Cabbage | Cabbage | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 62 | Carrots | Carrots | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 63 | Parsnip | Parsnips | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 64 | Sweet Potato | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | - | 0.0 |
| 65 | Butternut Squash | Butternut Squash | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 66 | Parsley | Parsley | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 67 | Organic Crude Wheatgerm | Organic crude wheatgerm | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 68 | Ground Sunflower Seeds | Sunflower Seeds | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 69 | Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil | Vegetable oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 70 | Wild Salmon Oil | Salmon Oil | oil · good | - | 0.0 |
| 71 | Organic Pressed Coconut Oil | Coconut Oil | oil · medium | - | 0.0 |
| 72 | Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 73 | Crushed Eggshells | Crushed Eggshells | supplement · good | - | 0.0 |
| 74 | Spirulina | Spirulina | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
| 75 | Wheatgrass | Wheatgrass | carb · good | - | 0.0 |
| 76 | Turmeric | Turmeric | veg · good | - | 0.0 |
- 1. 23% Meat23% declared23.0% estimated
- 2. 23% Heart23% declared23.0% estimated
- 3. 5% Liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 4. 23% Kidney23% declared23.0% estimated
- 5. Green Cabbage0.0% estimated
- 6. Carrots0.0% estimated
- 7. Parsnip0.0% estimated
- 8. Sweet Potato0.0% estimated
- 9. Butternut Squash0.0% estimated
- 10. Parsley0.0% estimated
- 11. Organic Crude Wheatgerm0.0% estimated
- 12. Ground Sunflower Seeds0.0% estimated
- 13. Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil0.0% estimated
- 14. Wild Salmon Oil0.0% estimated
- 15. Organic Pressed Coconut Oil0.0% estimated
- 16. Kelp0.0% estimated
- 17. Crushed Eggshells0.0% estimated
- 18. Spirulina0.0% estimated
- 19. Wheatgrass0.0% estimated
- 20. Turmeric0.0% estimated
- 21. 6.4% Green Cabbage6.4% declared6.4% estimated
- 22. 6.4% Carrots6.4% declared6.4% estimated
- 23. 6.4% Parsnip6.4% declared6.4% estimated
- 24. 6.4% Butternut Squash6.4% declared6.4% estimated
- 25. 6.4% Parsley6.4% declared6.4% estimated
- 26. Organic Crude Wheatgerm0.0% estimated
- 27. Ground Sunflower Seeds0.0% estimated
- 28. Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil0.0% estimated
- 29. Wild Salmon Oil0.0% estimated
- 30. Organic Pressed Coconut Oil0.0% estimated
- 31. Kelp0.0% estimated
- 32. Crushed Eggshells0.0% estimated
- 33. Spirulina0.0% estimated
- 34. Wheatgrass0.0% estimated
- 35. Turmeric0.0% estimated
- 36. Lamb 43%43% declared43.0% estimated
- 37. 8% Meat8% declared8.0% estimated
- 38. 5% Liver5% declared5.0% estimated
- 39. 8% Heart8% declared8.0% estimated
- 40. 8% Kidney8% declared8.0% estimated
- 41. 3.33% Green Cabbage3.33% declared3.3% estimated
- 42. 3.33% Carrots3.33% declared3.3% estimated
- 43. 3.33% Parsnip3.33% declared3.3% estimated
- 44. 3.33% Sweet Potato3.33% declared3.3% estimated
- 45. 3.33% Butternut Squash3.33% declared3.3% estimated
- 46. 3.33% Parsley3.33% declared3.3% estimated
- 47. Organic Crude Wheatgerm0.0% estimated
- 48. Ground Sunflower Seeds0.0% estimated
- 49. Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil0.0% estimated
- 50. Wild Salmon Oil0.0% estimated
- 51. Organic Pressed Coconut Oil0.0% estimated
- 52. Kelp0.0% estimated
- 53. Crushed Eggshell0.0% estimated
- 54. Spirulina0.0% estimated
- 55. Wheatgrass0.0% estimated
- 56. Turmeric0.0% estimated
- 57. 49% Wild Boar49% declared49.0% estimated
- 58. Beef Heart0.0% estimated
- 59. Lamb Liver0.0% estimated
- 60. Pork Kidney0.0% estimated
- 61. Green Cabbage0.0% estimated
- 62. Carrots0.0% estimated
- 63. Parsnip0.0% estimated
- 64. Sweet Potato0.0% estimated
- 65. Butternut Squash0.0% estimated
- 66. Parsley0.0% estimated
- 67. Organic Crude Wheatgerm0.0% estimated
- 68. Ground Sunflower Seeds0.0% estimated
- 69. Natural Vitamin E from Vegetable Oil0.0% estimated
- 70. Wild Salmon Oil0.0% estimated
- 71. Organic Pressed Coconut Oil0.0% estimated
- 72. Kelp0.0% estimated
- 73. Crushed Eggshells0.0% estimated
- 74. Spirulina0.0% estimated
- 75. Wheatgrass0.0% estimated
- 76. Turmeric0.0% estimated
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-08-22
Brand and contact: Poppy's Picnic
- Website
- https://poppyspicnic.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Address
- Sandridge Park Melksham SN12 7QU
- Contact page
- poppyspicnic.co.uk
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-08-22
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- poppyspicnic.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.
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Score details and methodologyCalculations, history and evidence
Recipe: how the 1-100 score is calculated
Why this score?
The overall score is 94 out of 100. The meat content contributed +8.4 points, and the overall quality of the ingredient list added +7.5. The carbohydrate content reduced the score by -0.2, and the vegetable and fruit content took off a further -0.1.
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 | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.55 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 87.0% | 0.096 | +8.36 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.115 | -0.15 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Fresh × high meat | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | -0.08 | 0.222 | -0.02 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
Show all 40 components
| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.55 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 87.0% | 0.096 | +8.36 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 1.3% | -0.115 | -0.15 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.092 | +0.00 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 11.6% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.0% | 0.163 | +0.00 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 0.0% | -0.012 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 0.0% | -0.065 | +0.00 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 0 | -0.876 | +0.00 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.0% | 0.060 | +0.00 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| 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 | 1.0 | 11.084 | +11.08 |
| Additive penalty | -0.08 | 0.222 | -0.02 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.12 | 33.786 | +37.84 |
| Processing: Raw | yes | -0.054 | -0.05 |
| 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 | no | -6.713 | +0.00 |
| 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
- -1.74
- Subtotal
- 94.4
- Final score
- 94/100
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.
| Nutrient | As fed (label) | Dry matter (scored) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.8 | 47 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 12 | 38.1 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 0.8 | 2.5 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 97.2 |
| Calcium | 0.3 | 1 (band 0.5 to 2.5%) | 83.6 |
| Phosphorus | 0.2 | 0.6 (band 0.4 to 1.6%) | 81.7 |
| Calcium:phosphorus ratio | 1.5 | 1.5 (band 1 to 2%) | 100 |
Scored over 6 declared nutrients (combined weight 80); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score.
No nutritional additives section declared on the label.
Medium confidence: the full five-part analysis is on file; where moisture was not declared it was 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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| 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) - not on file | 0/10 |
| Manufacturer identity and address (mandatory) | 10/10 |
| 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, Feeding guidance given, 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.
Claims on file; none we can check against the label
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% natural whitefish skins, organic hand-harvested Irish seaweed, organic parsley (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Kelp (a source of Iodine) (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Organic Crude Wheatgerm (a natural source of manganese) (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Wild Salmon Oil (a source of Vitamin D and healthy Omega 3 fats) (on page) | Nutrient | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
The full scoring method is published. See the methodology for exactly how the headline score and each dimension are calculated.
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