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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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Sep 14, 2018Our hearts go out to the families and pets impacted by Hurricane Florence. To aid in the relief efforts, Purina is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org to support immediate rescue efforts, purchase... 
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Aug 15, 2018Partnership will protect and improve 1,600 acres of wetlands and grasslandsDucks Unlimited and Nestlé Purina PetCare Company have partnered to protect and improve 1,600 acres of wetland and grasslands across Iowa over the next three years through Ducks Unlimited's... 
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Aug 6, 2018Our hearts go out to the families and pets affected by the wildfires in California. To aid in the relief efforts, Purina is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org to support the people and pets who... 
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Jul 24, 2018Nestle Purina PetCare, Bayer Corporation, Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), Noah’s Animal House, Pet Partners and Urban Resource Institute rally around supporting abuse victims’ needs, including health and safety of their petsA group of nonprofit and for-profit organizations have joined forces to better protect domestic violence survivors by establishing, validating and promoting the criticality of protecting their... 
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Jul 11, 2018Just Right by Purina Dog Food Brand Shares New Survey Findings about the Relationship Between Dogs and their OwnersIt turns out dogs are more than just man and woman's best friend. They are also counselors, confidants, bunk mates, stress relievers, and overwhelmingly viewed as part of the family, according to... 
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Jun 25, 2018The Third Pet Care Innovation Prize is Open for Entries, Looking for Promising, Pet Loving Entrepreneurs in Search of Support from Pet Care Category LeaderFor the third time in as many years, the pet care leaders and pet lovers at Purina are looking to invest time, money and resources in innovative early stage companies with pet-related products and... 
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Jun 15, 2018For more than 90 years, Nestlé Purina has proudly supported veterans by partnering with organizations who assist them during their transition back into civilian life. On Thursday June 14, Purina... 
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May 30, 2018PALS Place will be the country's first domestic violence shelter designed with pet co-living in mind, providing 30 apartments where survivors and their pets can escape abuse and heal togetherUrban Resource Institute (URI), a leading provider of domestic violence shelters and services in New York City, and Purina, a producer of high-quality nutrition for pets for more than 90 years,... 
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May 25, 2018Using cutting-edge smart weather sensors, farmers can conserve up to 2.4 billion gallons of irrigation water over three yearsThe Nature Conservancy, in collaboration with Nestlé Purina and Cargill, is launching a three-year water project to improve the sustainability of the beef supply chain. This project is expected to reduce the environmental impact of row crop irrigation in Nebraska and provide a scalable irrigation solution for farmers across the U.S. 
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May 23, 2018Photo Exhibition Kicked-off Initiative to Support the Petfinder FoundationPurina ONE® announced today its continued partnership with Andy Cohen and his rescue dog, Wacha, to raise awareness for the brand's ONE Difference Campaign. The campaign celebrates how a single... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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,... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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. 
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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... 
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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? 
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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... 
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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. 
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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... 
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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... 
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Nov 8, 2017Five Pet-Centric Startups Receive Recognition and Funding from Pet Care Leaders at PurinaFive 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... 
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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.... 
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Nov 2, 2017The Personalized Dog Food Brand Shares Insights to Help Keep Dogs Healthy During the Coldest MonthsNo 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 –... 
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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. 
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Oct 12, 2017Better With Pets Hackathon Will Challenge Students and Professionals to Develop Technology for A More Pet-Friendly CommunityOctober 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... 
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Oct 11, 2017Free of grains and fillers, the new dry dog food recipe features real farm-raised chicken as the #1 ingredientAs 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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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Sep 20, 2017Lightweight litter delivers heavyweight performance with improved formula featuring TidyLock with Ammonia BlockerCat 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... 
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Sep 8, 2017Friskies Brings Together Some of America's Favorite Celebrity Cats to Share Fortunes from Psychic Kitty Madame Fortuna at Meet & Greet EventTrying 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... 
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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... 
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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 LineCats, 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... 
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Jun 29, 2017Advancing pet nutrition, making a big impact on pets, people and the planetNestlé Purina has released its 2016 Creating Shared Value report for the Americas, demonstrating how the company is making a positive impact for pets, people and the planet. 
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Jun 20, 2017New survey data indicates pet-friendly workplace benefits are viewed as top drivers for morale and retentionResearch has found that employees who bring their pets to work tend to have lower stress levels by the end of the day, and that their pet can help reduce blood pressure, decrease loneliness, help... 
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May 24, 2017Purina mobilizes 1,400 employees on "PetCare Pride Day" to make a big difference for pets and people in St. Louis areaDemonstrating an ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of pets and people, 1,400 Purina employees blanketed the greater St. Louis area on Tuesday during "PetCare Pride Day," the company's... 
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May 22, 2017Healthy Soil Practices Could Unlock Unprecedented Economic and Conservation BenefitsToday, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company announced its support for The Nature Conservancy's reThink Soil initiative, a national, collaborative effort to help farmers improve soil health on croplands... 
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May 11, 2017The Personalized Dog Food Brand Gets to the Bottom of the Connection Between BMs and Overall HealthPersonalized dog food brand Just Right® by Purina® is encouraging dog owners to take a closer look at their dog's poop in an effort to understand more about his overall health and potentially... 
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Apr 25, 2017Brand Partners with Andy Roddick and America's VetDogs to Launch "Call for Incredible" Campaign Highlighting Incredible Dog StoriesFor two decades, the Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge (IDC) has been giving competitive canine athletes a stage to demonstrate their amazing abilities in Olympic-style events around the... 
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Apr 20, 2017Initiative to support North Shore Animal League America's Educational Curriculum, Mutt-i-greesPurina ONE® celebrated its ONE Difference campaign today with the help of television personality Andy Cohen and his former shelter dog Wacha. The talk show host joined the brand and North Shore... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 
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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... 


































