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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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Apr 11, 2017E! News Co-Host and pet lover Maria Menounos encourages dog owners to join Purina's "Every Dog is a Star" movement benefiting Leader Dogs for the BlindIn celebration of the first ever "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 dog lovers across the...
Mar 30, 2017Renovations expected to be completed in 2017A $10,000 grant from the Nestle Purina PetCare Foundation is helping renovate the Crete Youth Cabin. The grant will be used by the Crete Youth Cabin Association to replace...
Mar 28, 2017The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce that...
Mar 21, 2017New Video Shows How Farmers in Indiana Are Working to Improve Water Quality From Indiana to the Gulf of MexicoMars Harlan’s farm is eight miles south of Terre Haute along the Wabash River. Farming is the only job he’s ever had, and over the years, he’s seen the Wabash flood many times, losing crops...
Mar 16, 2017St. Louis family attraction gives guests opportunity to help shelter pets by visiting exhibitThe first official day of spring and warmer weather is upon us. Nestlé Purina invites the whole family to plan a visit to Purina Farms for a fun and interactive experience getting up close and...
Mar 15, 2017Pet Experts Will Highlight Parallels in Aging between Humans and Pets and Benefits of Pet Ownership for Older AdultsThere are more than 80 million households in the U.S. with pets1, and Purina Pro Plan wants to empower these dog and cat owners to think differently about their pet's nutritional needs as they age...
Mar 8, 2017Brand Partners with Leading Pet Aging Expert Dr. Matt Kaeberlein to Educate Consumers on Maximizing "Healthspan" in PetsWhat would you do if you had one more healthy year with your cat? Purina Pro Plan, a leader in pet nutrition, wants to help pet owners find out. The brand has been researching aging in pets for...
Mar 2, 2017Donations touched shelter pets, survivors of domestic violence, and St. Louis Children's Hospital patients who can now be comforted by their pet during treatmentPurina today announced that in 2016 the company donated $31.2 million worth of pet food, pet supplies and monetary contributions to pet-related charities and other community organizations across...
Feb 21, 2017All Purina Factories to Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill Status by 2020Nestlé Purina's Oklahoma City facility is the company's seventh location to achieve this significant milestone that supports Nestlé’s global commitment to be landfill-free by 2020.
Feb 2, 2017Obe, founder of new smart pet bowl, wins first-ever Pet Care Innovation Prize powered by PurinaObe is the grand prize winner of the first-ever Pet Care Innovation Prize, a partnership between Nestlé Purina and two investment firms. Obe produces smart pet products that make the day-to-day care of pets effortless so more time can be spent with pets.
- Feb 1, 2017World’s largest food company reinforces commitment to operating at the forefront of changing consumer demands
Nestlé USA, a subsidiary of Nestlé S.A., announced that it will transition its corporate headquarters to Arlington County, Virginia starting later this year.
Jan 24, 2017Sponsorship Agreement Celebrates All DogsWith the 141st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show just weeks away, Purina and the Westminster Kennel Club begin a 10-year agreement making Purina Pro Plan the exclusive pet food sponsor of...
Jan 17, 2017Fans at Home Choose Their Top Dogs for a Chance to Win $1 MillionWhen it comes to filling out a winning bracket, what's your strategy? Do you study team history and statistics or are you a fan of the upset? Back by popular demand, the Purina Pro Plan $1 Million...
Jan 12, 2017New storefront helps students develop business skills, become more employable in the futureJunior Achievement's (JA) St. Louis BizTown is now "pet friendly" thanks to a new Purina storefront where students can learn what it's like to be a veterinarian, veterinary technician,...
Jan 10, 2017A $25,000 Purina Grant Goes Towards Dog Park UpgradesZanesville, OH – A $25,000 grant from the Nestlé Purina PetCare Foundation is giving local dog owners something to cheer about. The money will be used by the City of Zanesville and “Friends...
Dec 21, 2016Donation supports expansion of enrichment and training programs for shelter dogsSecond Chance Center for Animals is expanding its enrichment and training programs for shelter dogs with the opening of its Canine Sports Arena, made possible by a $25,000 donation from Nestlé...
- Dec 15, 2016
The AKC Canine Health Foundation will continue to invest in key canine health research initiatives thanks to a more than $35,000 donation from Purina® and thousands of pet owners across the nation.
- Dec 7, 2016
For the fourth consecutive year, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company has been honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, recognizing the 50 Best Places to Work in 2017. Nestlé Purina PetCare...
Nov 21, 2016NBC host and Olympian Johnny Weir and his dog Tema are back for the second year to encourage dog owners to join Purina's #DogThanking movementIn celebration of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina and the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina invites dog lovers across the world to share why they are thankful for their four-legged friends.
Nov 17, 2016#MetOnPetfinder 20th Anniversary Video Exceeds 1.9 Million Views;Petfinder, the nation's leading resource for pet adoption, will donate $250,000 to the Petfinder Foundation in celebration of its 20th anniversary.
Nov 14, 2016Blog is Available Exclusively on PawCulture.com Along with FREE Cat Clubhouse Membership for Special Deals from Purina and PetSmartPurina and PetSmart are launching Grumpy Cat's first-ever blog post, which will be housed exclusively on PawCulture.com. Visitors to the site will get a peek at Grumpy's top ten pet peeves and also have the opportunity to join the FREE, members-only Cat Clubhouse.
Nov 4, 2016NBC will present the 15th anniversary edition of its popular holiday special “The NATIONAL DOG SHOW Presented by Purina®" Thanksgiving Day (noon to 2 p.m. in all time zones), Nov. 24, 2016, following the telecast of NBC's "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade."
- Nov 3, 2016Company also asking consumers to vote for their favorite military pet charity - Dogs on Deployment or Pets for Vets - and Purina will donate a total of $100,000
Nestlé Purina is celebrating Veterans Day with three days of military-focused events for Purina associates, spotlighting job opportunities for Veterans across the U.S., and giving a total of $100,000 to split between consumers' favorite military pet charity based on online votes at PureLoveForPets.com*.
- Nov 3, 2016
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company ("Nestlé Purina") and Blue Buffalo Company, Ltd. ("Blue Buffalo") today announced that they have reached a mutually agreeable settlement of the lawsuits pending between them. The terms of the settlement are confidential.
- Oct 26, 2016First-ever contest, powered by Purina, to award a total of $60,000 to startups that are improving the lives of pets and pet owners
Creators of innovative products and services are being recognized as finalists in the first-ever Pet Care Innovation Prize, a partnership between Nestlé Purina and St. Louis-based investment firms Active Capital and Cultivation Capital
