In 1995, Nestlé SA acquired Alpo Petfoods, Inc. from Grand Metropolitan. In January 2001, Nestlé SA announced the merger of Nestlé Friskies with Ralston Purina to form the Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.
In 1995, Nestlé SA acquired Alpo Petfoods, Inc., a company formerly owned by Grand Metropolitan. In January 2001, Nestlé SA merged its Friskies brand with Ralston Purina to form the Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.