Nestlé Purina PetCare is the pet food division of Swiss based Nestlé, following a merger in 2002 between the Nestlé's Friskies PetCare Company and the American Ralston Purina Company.Purina traces its roots back to 1894, when founder William H. Danforth began producing feed for various farm animals under the name Purina Mills. Later, in 1902, he merged with health guru and visionary Webster Edgerly, founder of Ralstonism, who was at the time producing breakfast cereals, to form the "Ralston-Purina Company".

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The Facts about Melamine, Wheat Gluten and the Pet Food Recall according to Purina.

On March 30, 2007, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company announced it is voluntarily recalling all sizes and varieties of its ALPO® Prime Cuts in Gravy wet dog food with specific date codes. The Company is taking this voluntary action after learning that wheat gluten containing melamine, a substance not approved for use in food, was provided to Purina by..

The Toronto Star reports on the little-known business history of Menu Foods. Pet food in America is a $15.5 billion dollar a year industry, and Menu Foods has 90% of the $3.2 billion dollar wet food segment. The recalls have hit competitors, Del Monte and Nestle Purina. Small natural or organic companies will grow but can't handle the volume.

Lists the top five ingredients of 11 Major Dog Food Brands, including HealthyPetNet, Flint River, Wellness, Science Diet, Iams, Purina One, Purina Pro Plan, Natures Recipe, Nutro Natural, Beneful, Eukanuba. Added bonus: It lists the cost per serving. Watch for by-products, undigestible grains, or WHEAT.