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Previous division of Nestlé that produced pet food
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Friskies PetCare Company
IndustryPet food
PredecessorCarnation Company
Founded1985; 39 years ago (1985)
Defunct2001 (2001)
FateAcquired by Ralston Purina
SuccessorNestlé Purina PetCare
HeadquartersUnited States
ProductsFancy Feast, Friskies, Alpo, Mighty Dog
OwnerNestlé

Friskies PetCare Company was a division of Nestlé founded in 1985 that produced pet food. In 2001, it merged with Ralston Purina and became Nestlé Purina PetCare after Nestlé acquired all the outstanding shares of Ralston Purina.

Brands

  • Fancy Feast – gourmet cat food (introduced 1985)
  • Friskies – dry and wet cat food plus treats (introduced 1985)
  • Mighty Dog – dog food (introduced 1985)
  • Alpo – dog food (introduced 1994)

References

  1. (2000–06) "Friskies and PetFoodDirect.com Join Forces to Create First "Store Within A Store'," Market Wire. Retrieved from http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200006/ai_mark02011142 on 2007-03-20.
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