In this section of the Purina News Center, you'll find our news releases. The releases are listed in chronological order and are archived by year.
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ST. LOUIS, April 15, 2016 -- Nestlé Purina PetCare Company today announced that Chief Marketing Officer Nina Leigh Krueger has been promoted to President, Nestlé Purina, U.S., reporting to...
Nestlé Purina today announced that five of its factories in North America – spanning dog food, cat food and litter – have achieved zero waste to landfill status. This important milestone...
St. Louis – March 31, 2016 – Purina® Beyond® announced today it is teaming up with Amazon to release a new Amazon Dash Button for Beyond, allowing Amazon Prime members the ability to easily...
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat, and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce more than $220,000 has been donated by...
Puppy Chow and SoulPancake released the #PowerofPuppies online video today to showcase the uplifting, inspiring and naturally joyful reactions of people who receive an unexpected visit from...
Nestlé Purina today announced that in 2015 the company donated $31.5 million worth of pet food, pet supplies and monetary contributions to pet-related charities and other community organizations...
Nutrition isn't just important for your dog's body; it can also help support his brain. Scientists at Nestle Purina have been studying aging in pets for more than a decade and discovered that...
ST. LOUIS (March 9, 2016) – Do you know what is on Grumpy Cat’s mind? You might find the answer a bit curious. When it comes to flavor combinations, cats know what they like. That’s why...
ST. LOUIS (March 7, 2016) – Just in time for spring cleaning, Tidy Cats is giving cat owners a new LightWeight litter to knock out bad odors and weak clumps. New Tidy Cats® LightWeight 4-in-1...
For the 10th straight year, a Purina® Pro Plan®-fed dog has been named "Best in Show" at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show*. The streak continued as the 2016 winner, GCH Vjk-Myst Garbonita's...
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--i-5 Publishing, a leading media technology company, and Dogs in Review magazine, today announced that they will honor the top canines in the country at the 61st...
Purina® Beyond® announced today that their line of Purées has been awarded the 2016 Product of the Year in the Pet Food category, an award celebrating innovation and consumer confidence....
Being man's best friend is no longer the only role pets play in today's society. Turns out, they can be quite the ice breaker with more than 50 percent of people saying that they have found pets...
Purina® Pro Plan® has fueled the last nine Westminster Kennel Club Best In Show winners* and knows what it takes to make a champion – do you? On Monday, February 15 and Tuesday, February 16...
Nestlé Purina PetCare has earned the Work-Life 2016 Seal of Distinction.
For the third consecutive year in a row, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2016. Purina ranked 9th on...
Purina Dog Chow is announcing today a new creative campaign titled "I Make Dog Chow," which highlights the real people who take great pride and passion in going to work every day to make Dog Chow...
St. Louis, MO – Nov. 18, 2015 – Nestlé Purina PetCare Company was named one of America’s top corporations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality, after earning a perfect...
ST. LOUIS (November 17, 2015) – Holiday gift giving is not just for humans. Many cat owners are planning on purchasing a gift for their purring pals this year. This holiday season, Friskies®...
After setting out to shred perceptions of traditional cat food and the people who typically love cats, Purina Pro Plan is proud to announce the winners of its #MenAndCatsContest. To celebrate the...
PR Newswire, New York, NY, Nov. 9, 2015 This November, Purina wants to thank the four-legged friends who make our lives so special. From now through the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina is inviting...
From a child development expert whose pet-centric curriculum is helping rehabilitate troubled adolescents to the founder of New York City's first cat café, Purina's third Better With Pets Summit...
ST. LOUIS (October 29, 2015) — Nestlé Purina PetCare Company today announced that the premiere global manufacturer of pet products has raised more than $1.2 million for United Way of Greater...
Nestlé is the newest member of the How2Recycle Label Program. Selected Nestlé USA and Purina® brands will use the How2Recycle label to help communicate to the public how to recycle their packaging.
New York, NY – The Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC®) present Meet & Compete, featuring the 3rd Annual Masters Agility Championship at Westminster and AKC Meet the...
New York, NY – October 13, 2015 – Urban Resource Institute (URI) and Nestlé Purina PetCare (Purina) today hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Manhattan’s first-ever dog park in a...
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 7, 2015 – Nestlé in the United States today released its second Creating Shared Value (CSV) report outlining the company’s accomplishments in nutrition, health and...
ST. LOUIS (Oct. 5, 2015) – Pet shelters across the U.S. are facing a perception problem. As a result of common misperceptions regarding the health, behavior and age of shelter animals, currently...
It's no secret that dog is man's best friend, but a recent survey of American dog owners by Beneful also revealed that for most dog owners, the bond with their four-legged buddy goes deeper than...
WASHINGTON, September 15, 2015 — Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture announced today that Nestlé Purina Petcare, a premiere manufacturer of pet products, has joined the...
WASHINGTON, DC (September 15, 2015) – An industry collaborative has announced new research aimed at recovering more packaging that is currently destined for landfill. The project, Materials...
Purina Pro Plan is shredding perceptions of both traditional cat food and who typically loves cats by launching the Purina Pro Plan #MenAndCatsContest to celebrate the new Savor Shredded Blend....
At Friskies®, cats are in charge and they are cooking up a one-of-a-kind experience at the Create & Taste Kitchen. Famous felines Grumpy Cat and Nala Cat will join notorious cat-lover WWE Diva...
Purina ONE® announced today a partnership with actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson to promote its ONE Difference campaign, which benefits the Petfinder Foundation and celebrates those dedicated to making...
ST.LOUIS (August 5, 2015) – Starring in a BuzzFeed video is a major life event, which calls for celebration with close friends. And when you’re a cat, your closest friends are, well, other...
Purina ONE is bringing the outside in with the first-ever indoor Cat Camp in the heart of New York City. At Purina ONE's Cat Camp, campers can experience what whole body health means for cats....
CRETE, NEB., July 24, 2015 – The dogs of Crete, Neb., have a new place to run and play, with the recent opening of Waggin’ Tail dog park, a partnership between Nestlé Purina’s Crete...
Purina ONE® has found the way to improve the active, energetic fun of summer camp; add cats. The first-ever Cat Camp will include camp-themed activities designed to bring cat lovers together to...
Today, Nestlé in the United States and Nestlé Purina PetCare Company launched Project Opportunity, a new career acceleration initiative to help people of all ages gain work experience and...
More than 17 years ago, Nestlé Purina started encouraging its associates to bring their pets to work and the program has provided many benefits for employees and their pets through the years....
ST. LOUIS (June 25, 2015) - Friskies is introducing Pull ‘n Play, the latest innovation in cat snacks with the first-ever tender, edible strings for cats. It’s the whole new way to treat...
ST. LOUIS, MO. (June 23, 2015) / PR Newswire / — This year, Beneful dog food is celebrating the fifth year of its Dream Dog Park program by supporting dog park projects across the U.S....
Purina today launched a new national campaign featuring the men and women who proudly make Beneful® Brand Dog Food, talking about why they feed it to their own dogs. Experience the interactive...
There are approximately 38 million senior dogs over age seven in the U.S.[1], but many dog owners may not be aware – or want to believe – that their furry-loved one is considered "senior" at...
Every cat has a tale, and for many their story includes a stay at an animal shelter. Each year, approximately 3.4 million U.S. cats are taken in by animal shelters, and unfortunately, only half of...
More than 1,300 Nestlé Purina associates used their hands, paint brushes, hammers and shovels to make a difference in the lives of the region’s pets, children, seniors and veterans. The...
Purina issued the following response to Blue Buffalo's admission in court yesterday that a "substantial" and "material" portion of Blue Buffalo pet food sold to consumers contained poultry...
For more than 10 years, Liz Taranda has volunteered thousands of hours toward helping cats at the Clifton Animal Shelter in N.J. feel comfortable while staying at the shelter and find forever...
ST. LOUIS (April 30, 2015) – Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is teaming up with celebrity power couple and pet lovers, pro football wide receiver, Eric Decker, and his wife country music...
Last week, Tidy Cats and Jenni Pulos of Bravo’s hit show Flipping Out gave one lucky Chicagoan an in-home makeover centered around her cat’s bathroom – the litter box. Lisa Totino won a...
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 15, 2015)– Nestlé Purina PetCare Company continues its long-standing support of canine health with a donation of over $229,000 to the AKC Canine Health Foundation...
ST. LOUIS (April 9, 2015) – Build-A-Bear (NYSE: BBW), an interactive entertainment retailer of customized stuffed animals, has launched its newest product line — Promise Pets™...
Tails, prepare to wag. Nestle Purina PetCare Company and Ducks Unlimited (DU) today announced a new sponsorship agreement making Purina Pro Plan the official performance dog food of DU. The...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Friskies® makes cat dreams come true with the launch of Tasty Treasures® Accented With Real Bacon at the well-known Austin-based festival. The world-renowned,...
Purina® Pro Plan®, known for offering advanced nutrition for dogs and cats, is expanding beyond the food bowl and into the litter box with the introduction of Pro Plan® Renew™, a premium...
Every animal shelter has that volunteer – the one who cleans the visiting rooms, goes door-to-door collecting blankets from the community, fosters cats and kittens, and spends countless...
For the ninth straight year, the Best in Show winner at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a Purina Pro Plan fed dog. The streak continued with the 2015 winner "Ch Tashtins Lookin For...
Months of training and preparation will be on display once again as top dogs from across the nation return to New York City on February 16 and 17 for the 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Friskies® announced that it will air an ad during the Big Game, for the first time ever. As part of an ongoing partnership with BuzzFeed, the cat-food brand...
ORLANDO, FLA.—Nestlé Purina is renaming their therapeutic nutrition brand and launching a new “nutrition forward” mission to provide educational resources to veterinarians and...
Prescott, Ariz. (December 10, 2014) – Christmas came early for the dog-loving community of Prescott, Arizona, today as Beneful® unleashed the $500,000 Dream Dog Park renovation of Willow...
Nestle Purina PetCare Company has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2015 in the U.S. Nestle Purina ranked third on this year's list, up...
ST. LOUIS (November 21, 2013) – The company that invented cat litter more than 50 years ago, has reinvented cat litter just in time to lighten the burden of cat owners this holiday season....
ST. LOUIS (November 7, 2014) – Today, Friskies® released the latest Friskies 50 standings[1], the definitive guide to the 50 most influential cats on the Internet. With new feline phenoms...
Nestle Purina PetCare today announced that effective January 1, 2015, W. Patrick McGinnis will transition from his position as Chief Executive Officer, Nestle Purina PetCare for the Americas, and...
ST. LOUIS, (Oct. 28, 2014) – Nestlé Purina announced today a personalized approach to dog food with the recent launch of Just Right by Purina. This approach combines a dog owner’s...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grumpy Cat might have met her grumpiest match yet! “We hope everyone enjoys this unique stencil experience and we are anxious to see all the Grumpy Cat pumpkin...
Amid continued questions about the honesty of Blue Buffalo's advertising practices, Nestle Purina PetCare Company (Purina) last night filed an amended complaint in its false advertising lawsuit...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There are millions of Internet cat videos but the best of the best were celebrated last night at an awards gala to honor the finalists and officially announce the...
Some of the country's top dog handlers and trainers, as well as sporting dog journalists, recently were treated to tips on ways to enhance canine performance success by experts at the 2014 Purina...
ST. LOUIS (Aug.18, 2014) -- Nestlé Purina, a global leader in the pet care industry, announced today that company scientists have developed new food solutions for middle-aged pets to help sustain...
ST. LOUIS (August 11, 2014) – It’s time to determine which Internet cats have what it takes to earn one of “The Friskies” coveted catuettes. Today, Friskies® opens voting to the...
ST. LOUIS, MO (July 30, 2014) – Nestlé Purina® PetCare Company (Purina) is giving pet owners a new natural pet food option for their four-legged friends called Purina® Beyond®. Purina...
(ST. LOUIS) – July 23, 2014 – Every cat owner knows how difficult it can be to impress their furry feline. Taking on one of his toughest challenges, celebrity chef, restaurateur and...
ST. LOUIS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Today, Friskies® Grillers™, the official cat food of summer, is giving Americans and their feline friends the ultimate summer music experience. The Internet cat...
MANDY MOORE JOINS purina cat chow to support cat-focused shelters nationwide through renovations, NUTRiTION AND ADOPTION EFFORT WITH DONATION totaling up to $325,000 ST. LOUIS (July 10, 2014)...
ST. LOUIS (July 8, 2014) – Today, Friskies®, a leader in Internet cat culture, launched the Friskies 50, the definitive guide of the 50 most influential cats on the Internet...
ST. LOUIS (June 27, 2014) – Today, Friskies® kicked off its search to find the next Internet cat superstar with the third annual “The Friskies” – the renowned awards for the best...
St. Louis, Mo. (June 16, 2014) – What’s so great about a cat? Is it her athleticism? Her independence? Her curiosity? Purina® Pro Plan® knows that every cat has a unique, inherent...
While dogs are considered man's best friend, a recent survey* revealed many owners may struggle with how to best care for their pudgy pooches. Since maintaining a healthy weight can add years to a...
Nestle Purina PetCare Company (Purina) today announced that it has filed a lawsuit in federal court in St. Louis against The Blue Buffalo Company Ltd., for false advertising, disparagement and...
Nestle Purina is teaming up with actress and pet lover Jordana Brewster, star of the Fast & Furious movie series and TNT's Dallas, to kick off the Paw It Forward movement today in honor of...
St. Louis, Mo. (April 21, 2014) – Purina ONE is building on the feline phenomenon already popular in Europe and Asia to open the first ever Cat Café in America. Patrons can sip...
ST. LOUIS (April 8, 2014) – As a cat owner, you know almost everything about your cat, from her favorite napping spot to playtime preferences. But her extra weight may not be so obvious....
ST. LOUIS-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Brace yourself; Grumpy Cat is entering the “terrible twos.” Friskies® Party Mix™ will be celebrating the second birthday of its “official spokescat,” by...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Friskies® and its “official spokescat,” Grumpy Cat introduced a bold new taste, Seafood Sensations with NEW Shrimp Flavor, at the well-known Austin-based...
What makes an ordinary parade extraordinary? Bacon! This was displayed on Sunday at the 21st annual Beggin'® Pet Parade when thousands of costumed pets and their owners gathered in the streets of...
For the eighth year in a row, Purina Pro Plan is the dog food of choice for the Best in Show winner at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. "Afterall Painting the Sky," or Sky for short, a Wire...
Dogs are natural athletes with the ability to rival some of the world's top performing humans. For example, world-champion sprinter Usain Bolt, often referred to as the "World's Fastest Man,"...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the first time ever, Friskies® gathered top Internet cat sensations Colonel Meow, Nala Cat, Hamilton the Hipster Cat, Oskar the Blind Cat, and Grumpy Cat,...
Nestle Purina PetCare Company has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, recognizing the 50 Best Places to Work in 2014. Purina ranked 10th on this year's list. The Employees'...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What would your cat do for a taste of wet cat food? Today, Friskies® launches its “If You Feed Me” campaign to support the position that all cats deserve a taste...
(ST. LOUIS) – November 5, 2013 – The holiday season is a time of tradition, gift giving and indulgence! As families and friends come together, Fancy Feast® is ensuring cats are...
LOS ANGELES, October 29, 2013 – Heroes often come in all shapes and sizes. The pet lovers at Purina ONE and GOOD (good.is) know the profound difference that a furry friend can make in a...
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The biggest night of the year for Internet cat videos had a little bit of everything – Catuette trophies, cash prizes, a live text vote and lots of laughs, even...
Hamlet, the loveable Beggin'® mascot, isn't the only one longing for Beggin' on Facebook – one million other bacon and dog treat lovers are too! After just two and a half years on Facebook,...
NEW YORK — September 13, 2013 — From colorful and retro feline patterns to the classic cat-eye, the cat is today’s fashion muse. To celebrate cat-inspired fashion, Fancy Feast®...
Nestle Purina PetCare Company (NPPC) is voluntarily recalling a limited number of 3.5-pound bags of its Purina ONE beyOnd Our White Meat Chicken & Whole Barley Recipe Adult Dry Dog Food from a...
ST. LOUIS (August 7, 2013) – Now you have a whole new reason to spend time watching cat videos. It’s up to you and cat lovers nationwide to vote for your favorite cat videos to determine...
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2013 -- The key to helping shelter pets find homes isn't about pity--it's about changing perceptions. Purina ONE® and GOOD have teamed up to launch the Purina Picturing Pets...