Nestlé has been strongly involved with the care of dogs and cats ever since it acquired the Friskies business in 1985.
The acquisition of the Ralston Purina Company, in December 2001, put the Nestlé Purina PetCare Company at the top of the international petcare industry.
Nestlé Purina PetCare's research facilities, which are based at the Purina Pet Institute in St Louis USA, provide ongoing research and development related to the specific nutritional needs of dogs and cats. This commitment to new knowledge has helped to establish Nestlé Purina PetCare as a world expert in its field.
In New Zealand, Nestlé Purina PetCare is the clear market leader in dry food for dogs and cats. External assessment of our products confirms that Nestlé Purina pet foods are at the leading edge of excellent animal nutrition.
