The USA was the biggest player in animal and pet food market in 2017, accounting for one-fifth of animal and pet food market. And it is followed by China.
The top competitors in the market are Nestlé Purina, Mars Petcare Inc., Big Heart Pet brands , Blue Buffalo and Hill's Pet Nutirion. Nestlé Purina Pet care is a St. Louis, Missouri-based subsidiary of Nestlé. It produces and markets pet food, treats and litter. Some of its pet food brands include Purina Pro Plan, Purina Dog Chow, Purina ONE. The company was formed in 2001 by combining Ralston Purina, which was acquired by Nestlé for $10.3 billion, with Nestlé's Friskies Pet care Company. As consumers became willing to spend more money on their pets, the company grew. As of 2012, it was the second-largest pet food company globally and the largest in the United States.
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