Years Pork Shoulder Sage & Apple Stew
Fresh Chilled · completeHigh meatClear label
Our verdict
Is Years Pork Shoulder Sage & Apple Stew a good dog food?
We score it 76/100 (Good). This reflects the ingredient quality, composition and label transparency of the recipe as declared on the label.
Complete food for dogs of all life stages, with pork, heart and pork liver as the main ingredients.
Only part of the analytical constituents are declared, so the nutritional picture is incomplete.
Who is this food for?
Suits
- Labelled by the manufacturer for all lifestages
- Grain-free: no grain ingredients listed
- Single named protein: pork
- Doesn't list chicken, beef, turkey, lamb, fish, venison, duck as ingredients
Consider something else if:
- You need more protein than this: 12.5% on a dry-matter basis is in the low 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.
Ingredients (25)25 of 25 percentages printed
Estimated composition
- meat 60.0%
- veg 25.1%
- carb 9.0%
- supplement 2.8%
- oil 2.8%
- additive 0.2%
- fibre 0.0%
| # | As declared | Matched | Label reading | Declared % | Est. % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Pork Shoulder (24.0%) | Pork | meat · medium | 24 | 24.0 |
| 2 | Fresh Pork Heart (23.0%) | Heart | meat · good | 23 | 23.0 |
| 3 | Fresh Pork Liver (11.0%) | Pork Liver | meat · good | 11 | 11.0 |
| 4 | Fresh Red Pepper (9.3%) | Red Pepper | veg · good | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| 5 | Fresh Parsnip (7.0%) | Parsnips | veg · good | 7 | 7.0 |
| 6 | Quinoa (5.5%) | Quinoa | carb · good | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 7 | Fresh Spinach Leaf (4.1%) | Spinach | veg · good | 4.1 | 4.1 |
| 8 | Fresh Sweet Potato (3.5%) | Sweet Potatoes | carb · good | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 9 | Fresh Yellow Pepper (3.4%) | Fresh Yellow Pepper | veg · good | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| 10 | Pink Himalayan Salt (0.2%) | Salt | additive · poor | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| 11 | Vitamins and Minerals (1.8%) | Vitamins and minerals | supplement · medium | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 12 | Rosemary-infused Sunflower Oil (2.3%) | Sunflower oil | oil · good | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 13 | Fresh Pork Kidney (2.0%) | Kidney | meat · good | 2 | 2.0 |
| 14 | Deactivated Nutritional Yeast (1.0%) | Yeast | supplement · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 15 | Fresh Apple (1.0%) | Apples | veg · good | 1 | 1.0 |
| 16 | Cold-pressed Hempseed Oil (0.5%) | Hemp Oil | oil · good | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| 17 | 0.05% Algae powder | Seaweed | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 18 | 0.05% Sage | Sage | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 19 | 0.05% Nettle Powder | Nettles | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 20 | 0.05% Dandelion Powder | Dandelion Root | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 21 | 0.05% Alfalfa Powder | Alfalfa Powder | fibre · medium | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 22 | 0.05% Chamomile Powder | Chamomile | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 23 | 0.05% Chicory root powder | Chicory root | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 24 | 0.05% Kelp | Kelp | veg · good | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| 25 | Taurine (0.04%) | Taurine | supplement · good | 0.04 | 0.04 |
- 1. Fresh Pork Shoulder (24.0%)24% declared24.0% estimated
- 2. Fresh Pork Heart (23.0%)23% declared23.0% estimated
- 3. Fresh Pork Liver (11.0%)11% declared11.0% estimated
- 4. Fresh Red Pepper (9.3%)9.3% declared9.3% estimated
- 5. Fresh Parsnip (7.0%)7% declared7.0% estimated
- 6. Quinoa (5.5%)5.5% declared5.5% estimated
- 7. Fresh Spinach Leaf (4.1%)4.1% declared4.1% estimated
- 8. Fresh Sweet Potato (3.5%)3.5% declared3.5% estimated
- 9. Fresh Yellow Pepper (3.4%)3.4% declared3.4% estimated
- 10. Pink Himalayan Salt (0.2%)0.2% declared0.2% estimated
- 11. Vitamins and Minerals (1.8%)1.8% declared1.8% estimated
- 12. Rosemary-infused Sunflower Oil (2.3%)2.3% declared2.3% estimated
- 13. Fresh Pork Kidney (2.0%)2% declared2.0% estimated
- 14. Deactivated Nutritional Yeast (1.0%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 15. Fresh Apple (1.0%)1% declared1.0% estimated
- 16. Cold-pressed Hempseed Oil (0.5%)0.5% declared0.5% estimated
- 17. 0.05% Algae powder0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 18. 0.05% Sage0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 19. 0.05% Nettle Powder0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 20. 0.05% Dandelion Powder0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 21. 0.05% Alfalfa Powder0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 22. 0.05% Chamomile Powder0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 23. 0.05% Chicory root powder0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 24. 0.05% Kelp0.05% declared0.05% estimated
- 25. Taurine (0.04%)0.04% declared0.04% estimated
Nutrition and feedingProtein 12.50% · Fat 10.60%
Typical analysis (as fed)
| Nutrient | As fed |
|---|---|
| Protein | 12.50% |
| Fat | 10.60% |
| Fibre | 1.60% |
| Ash | 2.60% |
Additives & feeding info
Additives declared on the label
Nutritional additives
Vitamins and Minerals (1.8%); Taurine (0.04%)
Trust and sourceNo recalls recorded in our database · checked 2026-11-05
Brand and contact: Years
- Website
- https://www.years.com/
- Phone
- 07380337761
- Contact page
- www.years.com
Trust and provenance
- Recall history
- No recalls recorded in our database
- Label data last checked
- 2026-11-05
- Scored with
- Model v3 (methodology)
- Product page
- shop.years.com
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?
We scored the recipe at 76 out of 100. The overall quality of the ingredient list contributed +7.7 points, and the meat content added a further +5 points. The processing format reduced the score by -2.4 points, while being labelled nutritionally complete contributed +2.3 points.
Scored with model v3 on 2026-11-05. 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 | +7.75 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 52.3% | 0.096 | +5.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.8% | -0.115 | -2.05 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.092 | -0.79 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.4% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.6% | 0.163 | +0.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| Recipe graded poor | 0.2% | -0.065 | -0.01 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.2% | 0.060 | +0.01 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| High meat (30%+ of dry matter) | yes | 0.707 | +0.71 |
| Additive penalty | -0.24 | 0.222 | -0.05 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
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| Component | Input | Coefficient | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base score | - | 30.909 | +30.91 |
| Average ingredient quality | 0.8 | 9.191 | +7.75 |
| Meat share of dry matter | 52.3% | 0.096 | +5.02 |
| Carb share of dry matter | 17.8% | -0.115 | -2.05 |
| Oil share of dry matter | 8.6% | -0.092 | -0.79 |
| Vegetable share of dry matter | 12.4% | -0.005 | -0.06 |
| Additive share of dry matter | 0.6% | 0.163 | +0.09 |
| Supplement share of dry matter | 8.1% | -0.012 | -0.10 |
| 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 | 0.2% | -0.065 | -0.01 |
| Poor-quality meat in recipe | 0.0% | -0.179 | +0.00 |
| Number of poor ingredients | 1 | -0.876 | -0.88 |
| Largest single poor ingredient | 0.2% | 0.060 | +0.01 |
| Undeclared quantities | 0.0% | -0.106 | +0.00 |
| Prints ingredient percentages | no | 0.000 | +0.00 |
| Complete diet | yes | 2.294 | +2.29 |
| 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 | -0.24 | 0.222 | -0.05 |
| Processing multiplier | 1.07 | 33.786 | +36.15 |
| Processing: Raw | no | -0.054 | +0.00 |
| Processing: Fresh Chilled | yes | -2.354 | -2.35 |
| 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
- Additives declared on label
- +1 transparency bonus
- Subtotal
- 75.9
- Final score
- 76/100
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.
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 | 12.5 | 46.3 (band 18 to 40%) | 100 |
| Fat | 10.6 | 39.3 (band 5.5 to 20%) | 100 |
| Fibre | 1.6 | 5.9 (band 0.5 to 5%) | 100 |
Scored over 3 declared nutrients (combined weight 50); undeclared nutrients do not affect the score. Moisture was not declared and was estimated at 73% from the food type.
Declared fortification: 2 nutritional additives on the label
- Vitamins and Minerals (1.8%)
- Taurine (0.04%)
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 (100% of the recipe mass) (voluntary) | 20/20 |
| Analytical constituents declared (mandatory) - not on file | 0/15 |
| Additives declared (mandatory) | 5/10 |
| 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) | 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 (Analytical constituents 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.
100/100 · moderate — 2 checkable claims: 2 consistent, 0 contradicted.
Consistent with the label
- "Single Animal Protein" — supported by the declared single protein data.
- "With pork as the only animal protein" — supported by the declared single protein data.
4 further claims on file that we cannot check against the label.
Moderate: every checkable claim is consistent with the declared label.
| Claim | Type | Check | Substantiation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Cuts of Meat (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| Single Animal Protein (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Red & Yellow Peppers (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| made with 60% fresh pork (on page) | Content | not checkable | Manufacturer assertion |
| With pork as the only animal protein (on page) | Content | consistent | Manufacturer assertion |
| Suitable for adult dogs and puppies. (on page) | Functional | 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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