Last updated Jul 14, 2026
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We’ve rated Feringa on ingredient quality, species-appropriateness, recalls, and more. Read our Feringa review to learn how this brand stacks up.
The Cats.com Standard — Rating Feringa on What Matters
We’ve rated Feringa on six key criteria for quality. Here’s how it rates in each of these six crucial areas.
Ratings
- Species-Appropriateness – 8/10
- Ingredient Quality – 8/10
- Product Variety – 8/10
- Price – 7/10
- Customer Experience – 7/10
- Recall History – 9/10
Overall Score: 7.8/10
In total, we give Feringa 47 out of 60 ratings or a B+/A- grade.
How We Review Cat Food
To review Feringa, we spent hours researching the brand, learning about its history and product lineup. We studied the company’s sourcing and manufacturing practices and scoured recall databases for reports related to safety issues. To understand how other customers feel about the brand, we read dozens of customer reviews, identifying any common patterns or trends.
Finally, our reviewer independently purchased several packages of Feringa cat food and tried it out with their cats, taking notes on palatability, texture, smell, and more.
Based on this research and hands-on testing, we’ve rated the brand according to the Cats.com Standard. Learn more about the Standard here.
About Feringa
Feringa cat foods is one of the brands made by Matina GMBH. Matina GMGH is a German pet food manufacturer with headquarters in Munich. Along with pet foods, the company also makes foods for humans and snacks.
According to the company, all of their cat foods are free from soy, sugar, added flavors, preservatives, and artificial colors.
Other cat food brands made by Matina GMBH include Catessy, Concept for Life and Concept for Life Veterinary Diet; Purizon, Cosma, Greenwoods, My Star, Rosie’s Farm, Smilla, Tigeria, Tigerino, Wild Freedom, Zooplus Bio, and Zoolove.
A Feringa cat food site doesn’t appear in online searches. In order to find the site it’s necessary to visit the Matina GMBH site. The link to the Feringa page is here.
Feringa is described as being made by a “small family business” in Austria and Germany. The food is grain-free with a high meat content. The food is also described as species-appropriate.
Sourcing and Manufacturing
We didn’t find specific information about where Feringa is made, other than it’s made in Germany and Austria. Obviously, Matina is a large pet food manufacturer responsible for producing multiple brands of pet food for cats and dogs. However, they may work with smaller, perhaps family-owned businesses to produce individual brands such as Feringa. We just don’t have a way to confirm this information from Germany or Austria.
Matina states that their foods go through strict veterinary controls; and that their facilities use some of the most modern technologies. However, they don’t provide any details.
The company states that their cat foods are made with meat of human-grade quality but they don’t provide details about where the meat is sourced. The ingredients are said to be “top quality” and “species-appropriate” but, again, we didn’t find any mention of sourcing. Fruit, vegetables, and herbs are used instead of grains. They are said to be carefully selected but Feringa doesn’t say where they are from.
Recall History
We didn’t find any recalls online for Feringa but our Google results are only in English. If there are recalls in non-English language countries, they may not show up in our search results.
Matina GMBH has been in business since around 2005 so their cat food brands, such as Feringa, have been introduced since that time.
What Kinds of Cat Food Does Feringa Offer?
Feringa makes both wet and dry cat foods. Their wet foods also include a special line called Feringa Meat Menu which is popular.
Dry Foods:
- Feringa Adult Duck
- Feringa Adult Fish
- Feringa Adult Turkey
- Feringa Kitten Poultry
Wet Foods:
- Poultry
- Duck & Veal
- Rabbit & Turkey
- Lamb & Rabbit
- Beef & Poultry
- Rabbit & Turkey
- Trout & Chicken
- Salmon & Turkey
Feringa Menu Kitten:
- Turkey
- Chicken & Veal
Feringa Meat Menu (wet)
- Chicken with Squash & Catnip
- Rabbit with Parsnips & Catnip
- Lamb with Potatoes & Cat Thyme
Note that there are many other wet Feringa varieties on Zooplus.co.uk.
What Do Customers Think of Feringa Cat Food?
Let’s take an overview of some of the reviews of Feringa Cat Food.
Positive Reviews
We found lots of positive reviews for Feringa, especially for the wet cat foods. Customers particularly mentioned that their cats seemed to enjoy the taste of the food. Older cats and cats that had not had great appetites before suddenly started eating better.
“I buy both feringa flavours of kitten food and mix them up for my 6 month old Bengal. Better meat content than other brands, with a consistency of what I can describe as “corned beef” Loved by a fussy eater, he is always waiting for the next pouch!” – Kerry reviewing Feringa Classic Meat Menu Kitten Pouches on March 26, 2025
“We tried like 3-4 different brands before we tried feringa and she wasn’t really a massive fan of any of them as she wouldn’t really get excited when I would put the food in & would eat little bits at a time. Now she has feringa, she runs straight away when I put the food in & she sits there and eats the whole lot. So she must be enjoying it!” – Kotryna reviewing Feringa Classic Meat Menu Kitten Pouches on February 1, 2025
Negative Reviews
On Zooplus.co.uk we noticed a series of very bad reviews for the Pure Meat Menu trial packs. Customers complained of bones in the food, cats getting sick, and the food smelling bad. These bad reviews for the trial packs seem to have started in 2016 but they have continued to the present.
“Although the food looks and smells ok to me, all 3 of my cats turned their noses up at this. So I have 5 tins for another stray I’m feeding. Hopefully, he will eat it.” – Carole, reviewing Feringa Vitality Wet Cat Food on March 20, 2025
Feringa Cat Food – Top 3 Recipes Reviewed
| Product Name | Food Type | Main Protein Source | Calories | Price | Our Grade |
| Feringa Adult Chicken | Dry | Turkey | 391.8 kcal per cup | £8.73 per kg | A- |
| Feringa Classic Meat Menu Duck & Veal with Broccoli & Dandelion | Wet | Veal, duck | 119 kcal per 100 grams | £3.75 per kg | A |
| Feringa Pure Meat Menu Chicken with Pumpkin & Catnip wet cat food | Wet | Chicken | 95 Kcals per 100g | £7.08 per kg | B+ |
#1 Feringa Adult Chicken Dry Cat Food
According to the Feringa website, the company offers several different dry cat food recipes, including both traditional kibble and cold-pressed varieties. The recipe reviewed here is Feringa Adult Cold-Pressed Chicken, which is designed for adult cats and made using a gentle cold-pressing process.
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All of Feringa’s dry cat foods have a high meat content. They are grain-free and free of soy, lactose, artificial colours, preservatives, and flavours. According to the company, the ingredients are processed using a cold-pressing method that heats them to a maximum of 50°C. This gentle manufacturing process is intended to help retain more of the ingredients’ natural nutrients than traditional high-temperature extrusion.
Feringa Adult Cold-Pressed Chicken contains 75% chicken, making it a protein-rich recipe that more closely resembles the high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet cats naturally consume. The recipe also includes poultry fat and fish oil, both of which provide beneficial fats. Fish oil is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support healthy skin, a shiny coat, and overall cardiovascular and brain health.
The recipe is further enriched with hemp oil, another source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids that may help maintain healthy skin and coat condition.
For digestive support, the food contains chicory and psyllium. Chicory is a natural source of prebiotic fibre that may help support beneficial gut bacteria, while psyllium provides soluble fibre that can promote healthy digestion and regular bowel movements.
Unlike many grain-free dry foods, this recipe does not rely on potatoes or legumes as major carbohydrate sources. Instead, the ingredient list is relatively simple and meat-focused, though the manufacturer does not provide detailed information about the sourcing of its chicken or other primary ingredients.
With its high animal protein content, gentle processing method, and inclusion of ingredients that support skin, coat, and digestive health, Feringa Adult Cold-Pressed Chicken appears to be a good option for many healthy adult cats.
Feringa Adult Cold-Pressed Chicken is a complete maintenance food suitable for adult cats.
Calorie Content: 3,824 kcal/kg (metabolizable energy)
Ingredients
Dried Ground Chicken Meat (75%), Poultry Fat, Liver Meal, Fish Oil (4%), Ground Egg Shells, Psyllium, Dried Ground Herbs, Beet Pulp, Hemp Oil (2%), Dried Ground Chicory, Mussel Extract (Perna canaliculus).
Ingredients We Liked: Chicken, Poultry Fat, Fish Oil, Hemp Oil, Psyllium, Chicory
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: Beet Pulp (some owners prefer recipes without added plant fibre)
Common Allergens: Chicken and eggs may trigger allergies in some cats. Most cats do not react to fats because food allergens are proteins rather than fats.
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Pros
- High 75% chicken content
- Gentle cold-pressing process helps preserve nutrients
- Rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from fish oil and hemp oil
- Chicory and psyllium help support digestive health
- Grain-free and free from artificial colours, preservatives, and flavours
Cons
- Limited information about ingredient sourcing
- Cold-pressed kibble may not be as widely available as the brand’s traditional dry foods
- Contains beet pulp, an ingredient some cat owners prefer to avoid
#2 Feringa Classic Meat Menu Duck & Veal With Broccoli & Dandelion
Feringa Classic Meat Menu wet cat foods are available in a wide selection of recipes. Depending on the retailer, additional varieties may be available alongside the Classic Meat Menu line, including kitten recipes and Pure Meat Menu foods.
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Paige Tucker / Cats.com
Paige Tucker / Cats.com
We wanted to look at the Feringa Classic Meat Menu Duck & Veal with Broccoli & Dandelion wet cat food recipe since duck and veal are less common protein sources in cat food. This recipe has also received very positive customer feedback.
The Classic Meat Menu foods are made with at least two sources of animal protein, containing 70 percent meat or fish and nutritious offal. They are complete and balanced recipes for adult cats. Feringa makes these foods without grains, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
These recipes have a simple ingredient list. Along with the high meat content, they contain offal (internal organs such as heart, lung, gizzards, and throat) from the same animal sources. They also include small amounts of vegetables or herbs, depending on the recipe. The Duck & Veal recipe contains 2 percent broccoli and 0.1 percent dandelion.
The food also contains added vitamins, minerals, and taurine to help provide complete and balanced nutrition for adult cats.
Feringa Classic Meat Menu Duck & Veal with Broccoli & Dandelion wet cat food appears to be a good quality food based on its high meat content, simple ingredient list, and positive customer reviews.
Calorie Content: 119 kcal per 100 grams
Ingredients
48% Veal (Heart, Lung), 26.9% Stock, 20% Duck (Heart, Gizzards, Throat), 2% Broccoli, 1% Minerals, 0.1% Dandelion
Ingredients We Liked: Veal (Heart, Lung), Duck (Heart, Gizzards, Throat)
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: Broccoli
Common Allergens: Duck and veal can be potential allergens for some cats. While less common than chicken or beef allergies, some cats may still react to these proteins.
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Pros
- High meat content, including nutritious offal
- Contains multiple animal protein sources
- No artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Grain-free recipe with a simple ingredient list
- Wide variety of recipes available in the Classic Meat Menu line
Cons
- Feringa does not provide detailed information about the sourcing of ingredients
- Broccoli and other plant ingredients may not be necessary for obligate carnivores
#3 Feringa Pure Meat Menu Chicken With Pumpkin & Catnip Wet Cat Food
We mentioned earlier that we found quite a few negative reviews for Feringa Pure Meat Menu wet foods on the Zooplus.co.uk site. Not all of the reviews are bad. There are many very positive reviews for these foods online. This is Feringa’s most expensive food. The meat is human-grade. The recipes have a single source of protein. They contain 95 percent meat or fish protein so they are popular with people who have cats with allergies and food sensitivities.
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Paige Tucker / Cats.com
Paige Tucker / Cats.com
The Pure Meat Menu foods are also grain-free and gluten-free. They contain no added colors, flavors, preservatives, or other artificial additives.
According to Feringa, the food is based on a species-appropriate, natural diet for cats.
Along with the 95 percent chicken in this food (including heart, gizzards, liver, and skin), the food contains pumpkin. Many cat lovers know that pumpkin is a good source of soluble fiber. It improves digestion and helps avoid the formation of hairballs. It can help with both diarrhea and with constipation.
The food also contains seaweed meal and spirulina. Seaweed meal is also a source of fiber. It’s also a good source of many nutrients. And, it’s a source of prebiotics. Spirulina is a blue-green algae. It’s a source of copper, magnesium, and many other minerals and vitamins. It contains antioxidants that help cells fight prevent damage from free radicals.
Some customers have mentioned that the added taurine level in these foods is too low. Taurine is naturally found in meat and seaweed, such as we noted in this food. Since these foods are 95 percent meat, it’s possible that Feringa has reduced the added taurine because of the taurine that is already present in the meat ingredients, seaweed meal, and spirulina.
The ingredients of Feringa Pure Meat Menu Chicken with Pumpkin & Catnip wet cat food look good. They could be a good choice for cats with certain food sensitivities or allergies. If there are problems with the food, as some customers have stated, it may be due to something in the manufacturing or packaging.
Calorie Content: 95 kcal per 100 grams
Ingredients
95% Chicken (35% Meat, 20% Heart, Gizzards, Liver, Skin), 2.25% Pumpkin, Seaweed Meal, 0.5% Catnip, 0.14% Minerals, 0.1% Spirulina
Ingredients We Liked: 95% Chicken (35% Meat, 20% Heart, Gizzards, Liver, Skin), 2.25% Pumpkin, Seaweed Meal, 0.5% Catnip, 0.1% Spirulina
Ingredients We Didn’t Like: None
Common Allergens: Chicken can be an allergen for some cats. Some cats can become sick from catnip. It’s very rare but it is possible for some cats to be sensitive to it, especially if they over-indulge.
Guaranteed Analysis
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Pros
- Very high in human-grade meat (or fish)
- No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or other additives
- Grain-free and gluten-free
- Pumpkin is a good source of fiber
Cons
- More expensive than Feringa’s other foods
- Some customer complaints about the foods
- Feringa doesn’t provide information about the source of their ingredients
How Much Does Feringa Cat Food Cost?
Feringa wet cat foods are typically sold in packages of 6 on the Zooplus.co.uk site. We found the Feringa Pure Meat Menu foods, 6 cans, 200 grams each, for around £8.49.
The Feringa Classic Meat Menu wet cat foods (6 cans, 200 grams each) are currently selling for about £6.49 on the site.
There is some variation in price, depending on the recipe.
We found the Feringa dry cat food available in 3 400-gram packages for about £7.79. Two-kilogram bags are selling for £12.49.
Overall, Is Feringa Cat Food a Good Choice?
Based on the ingredients and other information about Feringa, we think their cat foods are good choices. That includes both the wet and dry foods. We’re not sure why there were problems with the Pure Meat Menu foods for some customers. We didn’t find anything odd in their recipes.
If you are interested in Feringa, we can recommend them, including the Pure Meat Menu foods. If you have any problems with their wet foods, please let us know. We would be interested in hearing about them.
Based on the ingredients and comments from people who have fed Feringa, we think the food is similar to Animonda and Smalls. One customer online compared it to Farmina.
Where Is Feringa Cat Food Sold?
Feringa is sold on Zooplus.co.uk and Bitiba.co.uk in Britain. We also found it from other online retailers in the UK such as PetsRaw.com, Alifant.co.uk, Amazon.co.uk, and on other sites.
I was considering this brand, so went looking for their website to find out what the consistency of their food is (picky cats). But, their website no longer functioning. Both the feringa site and Matina Gmbh come up with “account suspended”.
This seemed weird, so I then looked at google reviews for Matina Gmbh and there are a lot of folks reporting plastic in their foods recently. As well as a variety of other complaints, like bone splinters in dog food, no responses from the company when questioned, food which smells bad, a manufacturing plant with non-existing factory code, etc. Mostly for their dog food, but cat food as well.
On Trustpilot, there are reports of dogs dying from dogbones produced by them, containing salmonella infected chicken imported from China.
It believe this (has been?) a good company. Their brands are frequently recommended at least. I fed my own cats purizon kibble before I switched to purely wet food. And I still give them cosma snacks (well, I did until today).
The company seems too much of a risk now. I will no longer be feeding anything made in their factories.
Hello! Can someone please help me a little bit by taking a quick look over these two products and tell which one would be considered healthier? Feringa Turkey Cold-Pressed(https://www.zooplus.com/shop/cats/dry_cat_food/feringa/feringa_dry_coldpressed/1005777?activeVariant=1005777.3) and Carnilove Fresh Chicken & Rabbit(https://www.zooplus.com/shop/cats/dry_cat_food/carnilove/1949208?activeVariant=1949208.0). Feringa is cold pressed but the first ingredient is *dried* turkey while Carnilove has *fresh* chicken as first ingredient but it’s cooked. My untrained eye doesn’t see a significant difference in the quantity of additives where I would expect Feringa to have less of them due to being cold-pressed and resulting in a better retaining of nutrients. Thank you!
I am thinking about this food for my Nala ,I was only worrying about lover taurine level. Also shame that good good can be only buy online , I wish I could buy some good quality food online and at the shop
Hi Kate,
You can find more reviews here https://cats.com/cat-food-reviews that will help you chose the right food for your cat.
All 3 of our beasts eat Feringa, and I’ve never seen them more enthusiastic about food. We use the cold pressed variety for dry.