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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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Aug 24, 2020Purina to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26 with "Pup-Up" video livestream featuring adoptable puppies from North Shore Animal League America and tips around puppy nutrition and behaviorA Purina survey, released today, found that while most puppy owners know dogs under a year old are considered puppies, the majority don't realize breed size determines how long their dog is...
Aug 19, 2020- Better Together Study from Purina and Mayo Clinic found people with fibromyalgia experienced a more positive emotional-physiologic state after single session with therapy dogNew research from Purina and Mayo Clinic brings a pet-centered treatment option to the forefront for patients with fibromyalgia, a chronic centralized pain sensitivity disorder characterized by...
Aug 5, 2020100 percent of Purina U.S. pet care factories and Headquarters now zero waste for disposalPurina's robust portfolio of pet care products for dogs and cats is now getting to pet food bowls and litter boxes in a more sustainable way. Known for trusted brands spanning dog food, cat food,...
Jul 28, 2020Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Nestlé Purina, the leading pet care company in the United States, will expand its operations in Cumberland County, hiring 94 employees...
Jul 28, 2020First-time pet parent, Charles Melton, and Purina ONE partner to encourage shelter adoptionsPurina ONE® is proud to join forces with actor Charles Melton as he shares insights about his recent life-changing pet adoption journey. The brand and Melton hope his story inspires others to...
May 14, 2020Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, the First and Only Allergen-Reducing Cat Food, Now Available to Help Nurture the Human-Cat BondFor the as many as 1 in 5 adults globally who are affected by cat allergen sensitivities, the daily effort to manage cat allergens and coexist with the cats they love can be a struggle. From...
May 11, 2020Emmy award-winning journalist and pet lover, Maria Menounos, teams up with Purina to welcome the four and two-legged stars to the small screen on Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and 7:00 p.m. CT/MTPurina, NBC and 'Better Together' podcast host, Maria Menounos, are giving pet lovers the perfect excuse to cuddle up on the couch for an evening of family-friendly entertainment on Sunday, May...
Apr 14, 2020Live-streamed event aims to raise funds and spirits during era of social distancingOver 80 animal shelters and rescue organizations across the United States have joined forces to create the National House Pawty, a livestreamed fundraiser set to take place on Facebook Saturday,...
Feb 28, 2020Philadelphia-Based Startup Wins Grand Prize in National Innovation CompetitionAfter pitching the startup to an audience of investors, retailers and the pet care leaders at Purina at Global Pet Expo, the pet industry's largest trade show, Because Animals emerged as the grand...
Feb 26, 2020Pro Plan LiveClear™ is shown to reduce allergens in cat hair and danderComing this April, Purina Pro Plan will introduce a revolutionary approach in the management of cat allergens: Purina Pro Plan LiveClear, the first and only cat food that reduces the allergens in...
Feb 21, 2020Pet care company to make $140 million investment in Clinton, create more than 60 new jobsToday Nestlé Purina announced the expansion of its Clinton, Iowa, factory. The expansion represents a $140 million investment that will allow Purina to meet a growing demand from pet owners for...
Feb 13, 2020The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that Purina has donated $124,953 to support canine health...
Feb 4, 2020Dog Lovers Put Their Skills to the Test by Predicting Westminster Winners in Game of "Barketology"This year's 144th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, taking place Feb. 9 to 11, marks the fifth year of the Purina Pro Plan $1 Million Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Bracket Challenge, in...
Jan 29, 2020Five Pet Care Startups Selected to Join Pet Industry Leaders for Boot Camp Accelerator and Behind the Scenes Access at PurinaPet health and wellness takes center stage for all five startups selected by Purina to be the 2020 class of its annual Pet Care Innovation Prize program. From trending pet food options and a new...
Jan 19, 2020Purina Supports Contest That Celebrates Bond Between Dogs and FarmersThe winner of the 2020 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award is Flint, an Australian shepherd owned by Utah Farm Bureau members Rhett and Beth Crandall. The American Farm Bureau Federation...
- Jan 14, 2020
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – January 14, 2020 – As a leading producer of quality pet food in Iowa, Nestlé Purina PetCare joined with conservation partner Ducks Unlimited in voicing support for Iowa...
Nov 18, 2019New factory in Hartwell, Georgia, represents $320 million investment, significant impact on local economy and capacity to meet growing demand for Purina pet foodsNestlé Purina PetCare Company today commemorated the opening of its 21st factory in the United States in Hartwell, Georgia, to unlock growth potential for the production of popular and trusted...
Nov 15, 2019Maria Menounos, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Host, partners with Purina to encourage pet owners to participate in the fifth annual #DogThanking movementAn ongoing family tradition and kick off to the holiday season, this year's 18th annual National Dog Show Presented by Purina® will feature more than 2,000 dogs representing nearly 200 breeds –...
- Nov 13, 2019Using the Truterra™ Insights Engine, farmers will be equipped to benchmark conservation practices, aim toward continuous improvement
Nestlé Purina PetCare today announced a new commitment to support environmental stewardship practices on 50,000 acres of farmland, driving sustainability in its grains supply chain to the scale...
Nov 12, 2019Fancy Feast Unveils 2019 Ornament with All Donations Going to Adopt-a-Pet.com'Tis the season for giving – and giving back – and our furry friends are no exception. Starting today, Fancy Feast invites cat lovers to make a meaningful difference for felines in need of...
- Oct 28, 2019Purina Beggin' Dog Treat Brand Launches Social Media Contest for a Chance to be featured in a Television Commercial
Beggin' Strips, the dog treats made with real meat as the #1 ingredient, today announced its Bonkers for Beggin' social media contest, designed to showcase the excitement dogs experience when they...
- Oct 2, 2019
Pet-focused startups from across the United States gathered at Purina's St. Louis headquarters this week for the inaugural Pet Care Innovation Summit powered by Purina. Entrepreneurs representing...
Oct 2, 2019Funding for Prairie Pothole Region to positively impact soil health and habitat, public access, and open spaces for people and bird dogsSt. Paul, Minn. – October 2, 2019 – Pheasants Forever, Inc. is pleased to announce a $1 million contribution from Purina, the leading pet care company in the U.S., for the organization’s...
Oct 1, 2019Purina Taps Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Pet Enthusiast, Maria Menounos, for Social Media Campaign to Raise Awareness of Resource Gap for Domestic Abuse SurvivorsOctober is national Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Purina and RedRover are asking fellow pet lovers to join the Purple Leash Project and help shine a light on an issue faced by far too...
Sep 12, 2019Domestic Violence Shelters in Leon County, FL; Bexar County, TX; Cass County, MO and St. Louis, MO will receive funding to help domestic abuse survivors with pets escape and heal togetherFour domestic violence shelters will soon have more resources to support abuse survivors and their pets, thanks to Purple Leash Project grants from pet care leader Purina and the nonprofit...