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Questions about Nestlé Purina PetCare

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did William H. Danforth establish the business that became Nestlé Purina PetCare?

William H. Danforth established a small feed business in St. Louis, Missouri during 1893.

What year did Nestlé acquire Ralston Purina and what was the transaction value?

Nestlé acquired Ralston Purina for $10.3 billion in December 2001.

Which legal dispute occurred between Blue Buffalo and Nestlé Purina PetCare in May 2014?

Blue Buffalo filed a legal dispute against Nestlé Purina PetCare over advertising claims about meat byproducts.

How much money did Nestlé Purina PetCare invest to open a pet food factory in Mantua Italy during 2024?

The company invested €472 million to open a pet food factory in Mantua, Italy during 2024.

What percentage of total sales figures did dry dog food dry cat food and wet cat food make up by 2023?

By 2023 dry dog food dry cat food and wet cat food made up 80 percent of total sales figures.