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| Industry | Food, pet food, animal feeds |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 8, 1894 (as Purina Mills) |
| Founder | William H. Danforth |
| Defunct | December 12, 2001 |
| Fate | Acquired by Nestlé; merged into Nestlé's pet food business |
| Successor | Nestlé Purina PetCare |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Dog 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]
- ^ "Purina: Nutritious Dog and Cat Food for Your Pet". www.purina.com.