Purina

In 1894, entrepreneur William H. Danforth founded “Purina Mills,” also known as Purina. Since then, it has grown to be the largest producer and distributor of animal nutrition in the United States.http://www.purinamills.com/OurHeritage.aspx

Renamed the Ralston Purina Company in 1902, the corporation paved the way for many everyday products from dog litter to the Energizer Bunny to Purina pet foods. It is the world's largest producer of pet food for cats and dogs.

Purina’s Research

Purina’s research facility is located in Gray Summit, Missouri. It is known as the LongView Animal Nutrition Center. At the facility, there is a full-time staff of animal nutritionists, veterinarians and general managers. As a team, they have a strong sense of responsibility for the health, growth and development of the animals for which they create their products. They maintain a firm commitment to ongoing research.http://www.purinamills.com/OurHeritage.aspx

About the Company

It is important for a company to have an identifiable “look,” and Purina chose the red and white checkerboard logo. This is called “branding.” Purina Mills employs about 2,500 people from all walks of life and all areas of the United States, all of whom work toward a common goal - creating customer satisfaction. "A true American spirit permeates the company, which has built itself on our country's rich heritage," says Purina's spokesperson. "Aspire nobly, adventure daringly and serve humbly" was the company credo established by William H. Danforth.http://www.purinamills.com/OurHeritage.aspx

• CATTLE
• DAIRY
• DEER/ELK
• FISH/AQUATICS
• GAME BIRD
• GAME FISH
• GOAT
• HORSE
• LABDIET
• MAZURI
• POULTRY
• RABBIT
• SHOW CHOW
• SWINE
• TESTDIET
• WILD BIRD

In 1894, Robinson-Danforth Commission Company was founded in St. Louis. In 1898, William H. Danforth assumed a leadership position and entered the cereal business with the endorsement of "Dr. Ralston." In 1902, Ralston adopted the famous Checkerboard logo. The name of the Company was changed to Ralston Purina Company to reflect more accurately the business where "Purity is Paramount The company produced such familiar products as Wheat Chex® and Rice Chex®. After decades of rapid growth and acquisitions, the Ralston Purina Company merged with Nestlé subsidiary. Nestlé Purina PetCare Company was created.http://www.purina.com/company/History.aspx