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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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Mar 21, 2019Charitable contributions in 2018 aided domestic violence survivors and their pets, provided relief to victims of natural disasters and matched service dogs with veteransNestlé Purina PetCare Company continued its commitment to supporting individuals, communities and our planet in 2018 through providing more than $31 million in funding, Purina pet food and Tidy...
Feb 21, 2019St. Louis-based pet care company's $115 million investment in Bloomfield to fuel job growthToday Nestlé Purina announced the expansion of its Bloomfield factory in Southeast Missouri where Tidy Cats brand cat litter is made. The expansion represents a $115 million investment that will...
Feb 13, 2019King wins "Best In Show" becoming the 12th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Champion in 13 Years to be fueled by Purina Pro PlanGCHB CH Kingarthur Van Foliny Home also known as King for short, a Wire Fox Terrier handled by Gabriel Rangel received top honors at last night's 143rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at...
Feb 12, 2019RALEIGH, N.C. (February 12, 2019) – The American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure canine disease, announces that...
Feb 12, 2019RedRover + Purina Purple Leash Project will Offer More than $500,000 in Grants to Keep Pets and People Safely Together While Escaping Domestic AbuseThe bond between pets and their owners is unbreakable, but the lack of pet-friendly housing options for domestic violence victims often leaves them with a heartbreaking decision – endure abuse...
Feb 7, 2019New Purina Survey Shows That Some Pet Owners Would Rather Spend the Holiday with Their Pet Than Their Significant Other and Treat Them to Their Favorite FoodValentine's Day may be best known as a holiday for sweethearts, but for many pet owners, it's also a day to say "I love you" to the furry friends that make their lives better every day. In fact, a...
Jan 30, 2019Finalists for Third Pet Care Innovation Prize Showcase Breadth of Booming Pet IndustryFrom ingredient innovations to streamlining veterinary care, the finalists for the 2018/2019 Pet Care Innovation Prize, powered by Purina, are taking innovative approaches to give pets and pet...
Jan 15, 2019Fans Can Choose Their Top Dogs in Game of "Barketology" for a Chance to Win $1 MillionTwo nights, seven groups, more than 2,800 dogs and one big prize. The 143rd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is coming, and for the fourth consecutive year, the Purina Pro Plan $1 Million...
Jan 13, 2019NEW ORLEANS, January 13, 2019 – Woody, an Australian shepherd owned by Texas Farm Bureau members Joe and Mary Sheeran, is the winner of the 2019 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year award. The...
Dec 20, 2018PAWS Act Provision in Recently Passed Farm Bill Establishes Grants to Make Domestic Violence Shelters and Services Pet FriendlyToday's signing into law of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) marks an important milestone in efforts made by Purina and others to reshape the way domestic violence victims and...
Dec 11, 2018La Russa Recognized by Purina with 2018 Better with Pets AwardTony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) announced today it will build on the support of U.S. military veterans and shelter-to-service animals through its Pets and Vets program thanks to a...
Nov 13, 2018Our hearts go out to the families and pets in California who are being impacted by the wildfires. To aid in the relief, Purina is donating an additional $10,000 to GreaterGood.org to support...
Nov 12, 2018Purina partners with Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Host Maria Menounos to encourage pet owners to support fourth annual #DogThanking movementIn celebration of the National Dog Show Presented by Purina® and in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, Purina will recognize the four-legged friends who make our lives special, especially...
Oct 23, 2018Our hearts go out to the families and pets in the southeast who have been impacted by Hurricane Michael. To aid in the relief, Purina is sending more than 25,000 pounds of pet food and cat litter...
Sep 17, 2018New resource will enhance veterinary knowledge and understanding of critical role nutrition plays in overall pet healthPurina, a global leader in pet care, announced the launch of the new Purina Institute, the global voice of Purina’s science representing its more than 500...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
- 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 Leader
For 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...
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...
- 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 together
Urban 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,...
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.
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...
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 Expo
Five 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...