A company with a heritage stretching back nearly two centuries, Purina can trace its history through the long and notable traditions of three of the world's leading names in pet care; Spillers, Ralston Purina and Friskies.

1985: Nestlé acquires the Carnation Corporation including FRISKIES Pet Food

1990: Nestlé acquires ALPO Pet Food in the USA and integrates the company into Friskies

1998: Nestlé acquires Spillers Pet Food creating one of the world's largest pet care companies

2002: Nestlé makes its biggest acquisition in history when it merges with Ralston Purina and Nestlé Purina PetCare is created.

With over seventy per cent of New Zealand households owning pets, Nestlé Purina is servicing a growing market. Throughout the company's long history in the pet care business, it has built strong brands such as TUX, FRISKIES and FANCY FEAST. In 2002 the company acquired Ralston Purina, which saw the introduction of brands such as Purina ONE, BENEFUL and PRO PLAN.

For a more detailed timeline of events see www.purina.co.uk and www.purina.com.