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BRAZIL- Nestlé Purina Brazil, one of the top pet food players in the country, has opened a new wet pet food production facility in Florestal, Vargeão, scheduled to start operations in March 2024, according to a press release by the company. Official reports provide that the Brazilian pet food market is the second largest globally after the U.S., with more…
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SWITZERLAND- Nestle recently released its quarter one 2023 financial results, with Purina PetCare emerging as the largest contributor to its organic growth, owing to good momentum for science-based and premium brands Purina ONE, Purina Pro Plan, and Friskies. According to the results released on 25th April, Purina PetCare sales reached US$5,267 million in the first quarter, compared to US$4,629 million…
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USA- Nestlé Purina Petcare Company recently recalled their Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental (PPVD EL) prescription dry dog food, citing potentially elevated vitamin D levels. The recall has been going on for a month, and it relates to Purina’s Pro Plan Veterinary Diets EL Elemental dog food in eight-pound and 20-pound bags. Purina beseeched anyone who purchased the food…
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SWITZERLAND- Nestlé shared its plans to further growth for its Purina Petcare division though the company is doubtful of the profitability of the human-grade pet food industry. The swiss multinational company shared these plans during its presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) Conference on 24th February 2023. The Purina brand will invest approximately 3 billion CHF…
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