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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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May 21, 2018Pet food production to start-up in mid-2019, creating 240+ total jobs by 2023Nestlé Purina commemorated the opening of its newest distribution center in Hartwell, Georgia, during a ceremony May 19. The site is also the future home of the company's 21st manufacturing...
May 10, 2018Sales of Urban Underdog American Lager trigger donations to help provide local pet-adoption subsidies though Purina's #ConsiderAShelterPet Summer campaignThe dog (and cat) days of summer just got a lot cooler for local beer lovers and area shelter pets, thanks to Purina and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company (UCBC). The two pet-loving companies are...
Apr 19, 2018Pet Care Company Makes Significant Reductions in Water Usage, Greenhouse Gas Emissions and WasteEarth Day challenges individuals and organizations in the U.S. and around the world to think about what they can do to protect and improve the planet. Nestlé Purina, a leader in pet care, is...
Apr 4, 2018Charitable contributions touch shelter pets, victims of natural disaster, domestic violenceWith 2017 being among the most active hurricane seasons in history, countless people and pets were affected by natural disasters last year. Animals can be especially vulnerable during hurricanes,...
Mar 29, 2018Maria Menounos, pet lover and TV host encourages pet owners to join Purina's "Every Dog is a Star" movement celebrating how pets make our lives richer, healthier and happier.In celebration of the second annual "Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina," a show that will combine the stars of Hollywood with the stars of the dog world, Purina invites pet lovers across...
Mar 21, 2018Barkly Pets Receives Additional Funding and Immediate Industry Exposure at Global Pet ExpoFive pet-focused startups pitched their businesses in Orlando to win the 2017/2018 Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by Purina, and Washington D.C. startup Barkly Pets earned the honor just hours...
Mar 19, 2018New Funding from Nestlé Purina PetCare Will Mobilize People, Partners, Dollars, and Data for Conservation ProgressMother Nature’s ability to clean water in the Wabash River is getting a boost. Thanks to funding from Nestlé Purina PetCare Company, The Nature Conservancy is working with farmers in southwestern Indiana to improve water quality within this river system.
Feb 14, 2018Flynn Wins "Best in Show" at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog ShowFor the 11th time in 12 years, the "Best in Show" winning dog at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a Pro Plan-fed dog*. Last night, GCH Belle Creek's All I Care About Is Love, or Flynn, for...
Jan 18, 2018Fans at Home Are Invited to Put Their Bracket Skills to the Test for a Chance to Win $1 Million and Other PrizesDo you have what it takes to complete a perfect bracket and win big?
Jan 18, 2018ST. LOUIS, Jan. 18, 2018 -- Silgan Containers’ expansion into the Leigh Valley will help Nestlé Purina meet its increasing demand for wet pet foods. A manufacturer of steel and aluminum...
Dec 11, 2017The Employees’ Choice Awards program, now in its 10th year, relies solely on the input of employees, who elect to provide feedback on their jobs, work environments and companies via Glassdoor.
- Nov 20, 2017Andy Cohen, host & executive producer of "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," and his dog, Wacha, team up to encourage pet owners to join Purina's #DogThanking movement.
Millions of people and pets were affected by hurricanes which struck Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico earlier this year. To help raise funds to support hurricane victims and their pets, and to help...
Nov 9, 2017Nestlé USA and Nestlé Purina PetCare received scores of 95% and 100% respectivelyNestlé USA and Nestlé Purina PetCare received scores of 95% and 100% respectively on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and...
- Nov 8, 2017Five Pet-Centric Startups Receive Recognition and Funding from Pet Care Leaders at Purina
Five pet-focused startups have each won $10,000 and are competing to win the 2017/2018 Pet Care Innovation Prize grand prize. The finalists include a pet life management app, a microbiome-based...
Nov 8, 2017To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge (IDC), Purina Pro Plan hosted an exhibition event on the historic USS Midway Museum in San Diego on Tuesday, Nov....
- Nov 2, 2017The Personalized Dog Food Brand Shares Insights to Help Keep Dogs Healthy During the Coldest Months
No sooner than the smell of pumpkin-spiced everything begins to waft through the air, it seems the frigid bite of winter sends temperatures plummeting. While these chillier temps make everyone –...
Oct 24, 2017Purina’s $2-million commitment supports working ricelands, water and wetland wildlifeThis commitment is part of Purina’s long-term sustainability strategy to add value to the agricultural supply chain and ensure food for people and high-quality ingredients for pets are available well into the future.
- Oct 12, 2017Better With Pets Hackathon Will Challenge Students and Professionals to Develop Technology for A More Pet-Friendly Community
October 9, 2017 - ST. LOUIS - With the support of local organizations and pet-loving businesses, Purina is hosting the first-ever Better with Pets Hackathon event challenging college students and...
- Oct 11, 2017Free of grains and fillers, the new dry dog food recipe features real farm-raised chicken as the #1 ingredient
As dog owners across the country express growing interest in grain free food choices for their four-legged friends, Beneful has created a new line of Grain Free dry dog food. The tasty new recipe...
Oct 2, 2017NEW SURVEY CONFIRMS CAPITOL HILL IS A VERY PET-FRIENDLY WORKPLACEWashington, D.C. (October 2, 2017) –Members of Congress have been bringing pets to work since the nation’s founding. A new survey confirms that Capitol Hill remains a very pet-friendly...
Sep 27, 2017Pet care company to invest $320 million in new Hartwell manufacturing facility and distribution centerGeorgia Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. will create as many as 240 new jobs and invest $320 million in a manufacturing facility and distribution center in...
- Sep 20, 2017Lightweight litter delivers heavyweight performance with improved formula featuring TidyLock with Ammonia Blocker
Cat owners suffering from Stank Face, the universal facial expression of disgust caused by putrid-smelling litter boxes, can find the remedy for their litter box burdens with the latest...
- Sep 8, 2017Friskies Brings Together Some of America's Favorite Celebrity Cats to Share Fortunes from Psychic Kitty Madame Fortuna at Meet & Greet Event
Trying to read the mind of a finicky cat is frustrating, especially when it comes to food preferences. To help consumers save time and money on purchasing quality products cats want, Purina and...
Aug 31, 2017Debut of Urban Underdog American Lager eight-packs at local retailers ties into Purina's "Consider A Shelter Pet" philanthropic effortShelter pets across the metropolitan St. Louis area have a new, unexpected hero – Urban Underdog – thanks to a collaboration between two local pet-loving businesses. Purina is teaming up with...
- Aug 1, 2017Grumpy Cat "Motivates" Kroger Stock Car Driver A.J. Allmendinger's Furry Friend, Mr. Tickles, on his Quest to "Lap It Up" with NEW Friskies® Gravy Line
Cats, start your engines. Kitties can now enjoy their favorite gravy year-round with Friskies' new line of gravy products available at Kroger stores nationwide. Experience the interactive...