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October 9, 2012
Happy pets, happy owners

Nestle Purina PetCare Company is touting its newest pet food brand, Be Happy, as a brand that “celebrate[s] our pets as our happiness heroes.”

ST. LOUIS — Nestle Purina PetCare Company is touting its newest pet food brand, Be Happy, as a brand that “celebrate[s] our pets as our happiness heroes.” In just three months, the brand’s Facebook page has grown to more than 100,000 fans. Be Happy is available in two varieties for cats — Deep Sea Duos Crunchies with Ocean Fish and Salmon Flavors, and Poultry Pair-adise Crunchies with Chicken and Turkey Flavors — and two varieties for dogs — beef and chicken.

May 4, 2012
Kmart sells prescription pet medications

Kmart is introducing prescription pet medications at its stores, the mass merchandise retail chain said Friday.

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart is introducing prescription pet medications at its stores, the mass merchandise retail chain said Friday.

The company said the new program was designed to make it easier for customers to get branded and generic pet drugs and more convenient to shop for the whole family. More than 60% of American households own a pet, and families spent more than $50 billion on their pets in 2011, according to the American Pet Products Association.

November 11, 2011
Pet food expert named Post Holdings COO

Ralcorp Holdings announced that Terence Block will serve as president and COO of Post Holdings, effective Jan. 1, 2012.

ST. LOUIS — Ralcorp Holdings announced that Terence Block will serve as president and COO of Post Holdings, effective Jan. 1, 2012. Block also will join the board of directors of Post Holdings following completion of the separation of the Ralcorp and Post cereal business.

April 25, 2011
ReportersNotebook — General Merchandise, 5/2/11

SUPPLIER NEWS — Purina One has introduced a new line of pet food for dogs and cats that boasts meat as the No. 1 ingredient. Purina One Beyond is crafted without wheat or corn, added fillers or artificial preservatives. The line includes two adult dog recipes: chicken and whole oat meal, and lamb and whole barley. The line also features two adult cat recipes: salmon and whole brown rice, and chicken and whole oat meal. Purina One Beyond dog recipes are available in 3-lb., 15-lb. and 26-lb. packages. Purina One Beyond cat recipes are available in a 1-lb.

April 8, 2011
Purina One goes 'beyond' pet food offerings

Purina One has introduced a new line of pet food for dogs and cats that boasts meat as the No. 1 ingredient.

ST. LOUIS — Purina One has introduced a new line of pet food for dogs and cats that boasts meat as the No. 1 ingredient.

October 10, 2010
REPORTERS Notebook

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September 12, 2010
Nestle's Purina PetCare portfolio expands

VMG Partners has sold dog treats maker Waggin' Train to Nestle's Purina PetCare....

NEW YORK VMG Partners has sold dog treats maker Waggin' Train to Nestle's Purina PetCare.

The Waggin’ Train snacks business will be a subsidiary of Nestle Purina PetCare in the United States. Financial terms were not disclosed, although some reports have claimed the deal is priced at about $450 million. Waggin’ Train had sales of around $200 million for the 12 months ended in June.

 

August 12, 2010
Purina reaches pet lovers with new Facebook application

Purina has launched a Facebook application for pet lovers....