Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.purina.com

When kitty meows for his chow, Nestlé Purina PetCare listens. The firm, a subsidiary of Swiss food giant Nestlé S.A., is the world's largest pet food producer. Its portfolio of some 30 brands includes Alpo, Beneful, Cat Chow, Dog Chow, Fancy Feast, Friskies, Mighty Dog, Pro Plan, and Purina ONE. It also makes cat and dog litter products under the Tidy Cats, Yesterday's News, and secondnature names. Purina products are sold internationally by mass merchandisers, supermarkets, pet supply stores, and online retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, PetSmart, Hy-Vee, and Amazon.com. Besides pet supplies, the firm offers health insurance for dogs and cats through its PurinaCare Insurance Services subsidiary.

Officers:
President and CEO: W. Patrick (Pat) McGinnis
CFO: Rock Foster
VP Dog Food Marketing: Steve Crimmins

Competitors:
Del Monte Foods
Mars, Incorporated
Procter & Gamble

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