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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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Mar 19, 2021RALEIGH, N.C. (March 19, 2021) – The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that Purina has donated...
Feb 24, 2021The Preserving Families COVID Relief Grant is helping HSMO place Purina pet food and other necessities in St. Louis food pantries as the pandemic continues to disrupt the communityThe Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO) received $21,500 from PetSmart Charities through its Preserving Families COVID Relief Grant to support St. Louis pet owners...
Feb 23, 2021Abdallah Elayan and his cat gamer Enzo named first official "Friskies Cat Fishing Champion"This past year, people have spent more time at home than ever before, and as cited by Forbes, gaming has been on the rise across the country. While humans have been honing their gaming skills,...
Feb 18, 2021Innovative Formula Wins in Cat Care Category as First-and-Only Food that Reduces the Major Allergen in Cat Hair and DanderToday, Pro Plan LiveClear announced its win as Product of the Year for 2021, receiving top honors in the cat care category. Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product...
Feb 9, 2021Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 Provides $2.5 Million for Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act Grant ProgramWASHINGTON (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2021 The PAWS Act Coalition, a group of non-profit and for-profit organizations, lauded the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. For the second...
Feb 9, 2021Annual Program Raises Over 3.7 Million Meals for Shelter Pets Most Impacted By COVID-19Seattle, Wash. (February 9, 2021) Greater Good Charities, a national nonprofit benefiting people, pets and the planet, raised over $186,000 in cash donations from pet lovers across the U.S. during...
Jan 27, 2021Five pet care startups awarded a total of $50,000 prize money and support from PurinaFive pet care startups from across the U.S. have been selected as the 2021 winners of the fifth annual Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina. From pet diagnostic health tools and sous-vide...
Jan 14, 2021Domestic Violence Shelters in Arizona, Missouri, Oklahoma, Iowa, Mississippi and Tennessee to receive funding for pet-friendly upgrades from the Purple Leash ProjectPurina and the nonprofit RedRover continue their commitment to domestic abuse survivors by awarding six more Purple Leash Project grants to domestic violence shelters across the country this...
Jan 11, 2021People’s Choice Pup also AnnouncedRecognizing that work on the family farm takes everyone pitching in and doing their part, including four-legged friends, Farm Bureau launched the Farm Dog of the Year contest three years ago. The...
Dec 8, 2020Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Nestlé Purina PetCare Company will invest $550 million to expand its Hartwell, Georgia, pet food manufacturing facility, creating up to 130 jobs in...
Dec 2, 2020Van Ness Shares Helpful Tips For Pets to De-Stress and Stay Active This Holiday SeasonThis holiday season, Purina has teamed up with pet parent and self-care guru – Jonathan Van Ness – to share how pet owners can create meaningful moments for their pets, whether it's giving...
Nov 23, 2020Pet care company gives financial boost and national spotlight to organizations serving pets and pet owners as survey shows many consumers plan to increase nonprofit donations in midst of pandemicWhile Thanksgiving traditions may look a bit different this year, the spirit of giving during the season is more important than ever with so many individuals and organizations struggling to make...
Nov 12, 2020Consumers can now scoop product and recycle bulky packaging through circular shopping partnerCat litter leader Purina Tidy Cats today announced the launch of its LightWeight Free & Clean cat litter available via Loop, a global shopping platform for foods and household goods aimed at...
Nov 2, 2020Nestlé Purina PetCare today announced that effective January 1, 2021, Joseph R. Sivewright will transition from his position as Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Purina PetCare for the Americas,...
Oct 29, 2020Dunkirk facility to achieve energy efficiency savings, reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 1,100 tonsDunkirk, N.Y. – Nestlé Purina’s recent energy efficiency investments and robust LED lighting technology upgrades at its Dunkirk manufacturing facility will increase productivity, create a...
Oct 26, 2020Planned $550 million investment to support long-term growth for trusted pet care brands, create jobsToday, Nestlé Purina PetCare announced a $550 million investment to build a new factory in Williamsburg Township, Ohio, to meet increasing demand for its high-quality, nutritious pet foods. The...
Oct 14, 2020Pet Care Leader Receives Corporate Conservation AwardMEMPHIS, Tenn. – Oct. 14, 2020 – Nestlé Purina, a global leader in pet care, was awarded the Ducks Unlimited Corporate Conservation Achievement Award at this year’s first-ever virtual Ducks...
Oct 14, 2020Fancy Feast Unveils First Advent Calendar for Cats and Their 2020 Holiday OrnamentToday, Fancy Feast, the most-popular gourmet wet cat food brand in the USA, is kicking off the season of Feastivities with the release of the first-of-its-kind Fancy Feast Advent Calendar and the...
Oct 5, 2020Journalist/talk show host Tamron Hall, Pretty Little Liars actress Lucy Hale join the Purple Leash Project to advocate for domestic abuse survivors with pets this OctoberAs domestic violence incidences rise during the pandemic, this October, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Purina and RedRover are continuing their work to help survivors escape abuse...
Sep 30, 2020Planned $450 million investment to support long-term growth for trusted pet care brands, create jobsToday, Nestlé Purina PetCare announced an estimated $450 million investment to open a new factory in Eden, North Carolina, to meet increasing demand for its high-quality, nutritious pet foods....
Sep 17, 2020Purina® Cat Chow® and Pet Partners team up to promote therapy cats and encourage the training and registration of therapy cat teamsPurina Cat Chow knows the power that special moments with your cat can provide, which is why the brand is on a mission to support the care and training of therapy cat teams. Purina Cat Chow is...
Sep 13, 2020The Covid-19 pandemic has brought many changes in 2020, but pet ownership and spending continue to grow. Pet adoptions and fostering are at a record high and pet owners have adapted new ways of...
Sep 3, 2020DES MOINES, Iowa – Sept. 3, 2020 – A successful water quality and wetland conservation project completed through a partnership between Ducks Unlimited and Nestlé Purina PetCare Company played...
Sep 1, 2020Radio and TV personality Bobby Bones and Dog Chow team-up again to highlight benefits of service dogs during National Service Dog Awareness MonthIn honor of National Service Dog Awareness Month, Purina Dog Chow is launching its third annual "Service Dog Salute" campaign. A service dog can be life-changing in helping veterans with PTSD and...
Aug 24, 2020ST. LOUIS, August 24, 2020 – More than 1.1 Million acres have been burned by the California wildfires over the past week, forcing tens of thousands of residents from their homes. To aid in the...