Raw vs fresh: Is this brand's 'Michelin Dog Star' food worth the hype?

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Quill, H. (2026, October 23). Raw vs fresh: Is this brand's 'Michelin Dog Star' food worth the hype? Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/shopping/esbest/home-garden/pets/butternut-box-cooked-dog-food-b1302109.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-23 · by Heidi Quill

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A journalist from The Standard reviews Butternut Box's dog food, which is gently cooked at 90 degrees before freezing. Among surveyed customers who previously fed raw food, 95% reported satisfaction after switching to Butternut Box, while 90% found it easier and safer to prepare than raw food. The article highlights the brand’s personalized meal options and emphasizes its popularity among pet owners and veterinarians for promoting healthier eating habits in dogs.
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Butternut Box, a pet food brand, has gained significant popularity among dog owners who have switched from raw feeding. According to customer surveys, 95% of former raw feeders are happy with their switch to Butternut Box, and 90% find it easier and safer to prepare than raw food. Additionally, 74% of respondents stated they would not revert to raw feeding. The company's gently cooked, fresh dog food is sold in frozen portions and has been growing in popularity since around 2022.

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2 of 18 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Heidi Quill
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Narrative

Among surveyed customers who previously fed raw food, 95 per cent said they were happy they had switched to Butternut Box, 90 per cent of former raw feeders said Butternut Box was easier and safer to prepare, and 74 per cent of surveyed former raw feeders said they would not go back to raw food.
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2026-10-23 · Evening Standard
Raw vs fresh: Is this brand's 'Michelin Dog Star' food worth the hype? · assertive framing

Claims (18 extracted, 2 hedged)

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. asserted
journalism → support → readers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. uncertain
we → purchase → commission
As I sit on the sofa next to the perfect angel that is my snoozing cat, I think just how true it is that our pets deserve the absolute world. asserted
pets → sit → world
Innocent, adorable and utterly destructive, I want the best for my little guy at every turn – and yes, that includes spending far too much time and energy researching what could be best for his coat, stomach and gut. uncertain
what → want → coat
And your dog deserves the same. asserted
dog → deserve → same
Luckily for you, though, there’s no research necessary any more – Butternut Box is the answer. asserted
Box → ’ → you
Adored by a certain white cockapoo I know named Gnocco, Butternut Box has been on my radar since around 2022, and it seems that the gently cooked, fresh food is going from strength to strength. asserted
food → adore → strength
Butternut Box is gently cooked at 90 degrees before being frozen; it is certainly not raw. asserted
it → cook → degrees
Raw and fresh are, however, often lumped together because both can use recognisable ingredients and require different storage from conventional shelf-stable dog food – but the preparation method sets them apart. asserted
method → lump → them
While, yes, raw food has reported some benefits for our four-pawed friends, Butternut Box has done the research. asserted
Box → report → research
Among surveyed customers who previously fed raw food, 95 per cent said they were happy they had switched to Butternut Box, 90 per cent of former raw feeders said Butternut Box was easier and safer to prepare, and 74 per cent of surveyed former raw feeders said they would not go back to raw food. asserted
they → survey → food
The stats speak for themselves here – but if you needed further convincing to make the switch, we reviewed Butternut Box at The Standard last year, and it trumped all other dog food brands. asserted
it → speak → brands
“This is our top choice for the lucky pups who get to try these delicious doggy dishes,” Shani Cohen said. asserted
Cohen → get → dishes
“Hand-prepared with fresh human ingredients and immediately frozen to lock in the goodness, Butternut Box has got all the dog community talking... asserted
community → prepare → goodness
All recipes are grain-free, and there are low-fat options if your pooch is carrying a bit too much timber.” asserted
pooch → be → timber
Here’s everything you need to know. asserted
you → ’ → ?
Trusted by vets to keep our beloved pets safe, this is the food that promotes wagging tails and happier stomachs. asserted
that → trust → tails
Easier, safer and cheaper than raw food options, 59 per cent of sampled shoppers even reported increased mealtime excitement after switching to Butternut Box – and there’s nothing quite like making our little fluffy friends happier, right? asserted
friends → sample → Box
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