Ralston Purina

Ralston Purina Company
IndustryFood, pet food, animal feeds
FoundedJanuary 8, 1894; 130 years ago (1894-01-08) (as Purina Mills)
FounderWilliam H. Danforth
DefunctDecember 12, 2001 (2001-12-12)
FateAcquired by Nestlé; merged into Nestlé's pet food business
SuccessorNestlé Purina PetCare
Headquarters,
ProductsDog food, cat food, animal health products, breakfast cereal, crisp bread

Ralston Purina Company was a St. Louis, Missouri,–based American conglomerate with substantial holdings in animal feed, food, pet food, consumer products, and entertainment. On December 12, 2001, it merged with Swiss food-giant Nestlé's Friskies division to form Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.[1]

  1. ^ "Purina: Nutritious Dog and Cat Food for Your Pet". www.purina.com.