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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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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...
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...
Sep 10, 2019Fancy Feast Donates over $500,000 Worth of Fancy Feast APPETIZERS to Shelters Across the CountryFancy Feast hosted a Garden Party for adoptable cats at the spcaLA to celebrate the donation of over $500,000 worth of Fancy Feast APPETIZERS to shelters across the country, giving adoptable cats...
Sep 5, 2019Media Personality Bobby Bones and Purina Dog Chow Team Up to Help Veterans with PTSD in Second Annual "Service Dog Salute" CampaignSeptember marks National Service Dog Awareness Month and the start of Purina Dog Chow's second annual "Service Dog Salute" campaign to pay tribute to our veterans and the loyal dogs that serve...
Aug 14, 2019Purina & AKC Canine Health Foundation Partner to Benefit Dogs EverywhereThe loving nature of dogs combined with their tail-wagging friendliness have earned them an endeared reputation as our best friend. Research scientists and veterinarians shared insights about how...
Jul 23, 2019Purina ONE® and Andy Cohen Team Up to Bring Awareness of Senior Dog CareMost dog owners are unaware that at age seven their dog is considered a senior. That fact tends to creep up on dog owners, but it is important information to know. As dogs age, their needs change,...
Jun 25, 2019New Purina® DentaLife® ActivFresh™ Chews Have Proprietary Active Ingredient Blend of Honey and Natural Spirulina to Battle Bad Breath at the SourceDental care for dogs is important, but frequently overlooked by dog owners. One of the few outward signs of dental problems lurking just below the surface is bad breath. To combat the issue, Purina®
Jun 17, 2019A Feline-Friendly Breakthrough for Neutralizing Fel d1, the Major Cat AllergenFor the first time in history, Purina scientists demonstrate a proactive way to significantly reduce the active levels of the major cat allergen, Fel d1, at its source in cats' saliva. As many as...
Jun 4, 2019Several states across the Midwest have experienced devastating tornados and record flooding over the past two weeks. To aid in the relief, Purina® is donating $25,000 to GreaterGood.org, and the...
May 22, 2019New Beyond Regions Line Brings New MSC Blue Fish Label Options to the Pet Food AisleSt. Louis – May 22, 2019 – Beyond is proud to announce the successful completion of the Marine Stewardship Council’s Chain of Custody Group Certification, a first within the Purina-branded...
May 22, 2019Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements has introduced Calming Care, a new management option for owners whose dogs experience anxious behaviors. Calming Care is a probiotic supplement that contains...
May 2, 2019CAN Summit Includes Top Feline Practitioners & Nutrition ExpertsST. LOUIS, Mo., May 2, 2019 … The intriguing nature of cats transcends their independent spirit. Scientists presenting the latest discoveries about these enigmatic companion animals have drawn a...
Apr 15, 2019Emmy award-winning journalist and pet lover, Maria Menounos, teams up with Purina to encourage dog owners to partake in #EveryDogIsAStar campaign for a chance to be featured on NBCTo celebrate the third annual "Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina," Purina is inviting pet lovers across the country to showcase their dog's star-studded personalities through the...
Apr 11, 2019Bringing dogs everywhere a hearty treat inspired by The Pioneer Woman's simple, home-style recipesPurina® and Ree Drummond have teamed up to create The Pioneer Woman™ Dog Treats line. Launching exclusively at Walmart and Sam's, the new treats line is inspired by the home-style recipes Ree...
Apr 1, 2019Our hearts go out to the people and pets being impacted by the record flooding in the Midwest. To aid in the relief, Purina is donating $10,000 to the Red Cross Midwest flood relief efforts. Red...
Mar 21, 2019Chicago-Based Startup GuardianVets Wins Grand Prize in National Innovation CompetitionFive pet-focused startups took the stage at the pet industry's largest trade show, Global Pet Expo, pitching their businesses to an audience of investors, retailers and the pet care leaders at...