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Royal Canin was founded in 1968 in France by a veterinarian who wanted to produce a science-based pet food. After much growth and a series of sales, Royal Canin was purchased by Mars, Incorporated in 2001. Their global headquarters is still in France and the food is sold around the world. In the United States their headquarter is in St. Charles, Missouri. They have manufacturing facilities in Missouri and South Dakota.
In the U.S., in addition to Giant, Royal Ahold owns Stop & Shop in New England, Carlisle, Pa.,-based Giant Food Stores and Martin's, and online grocer Peapod. In Europe, it owns Albert Heijn stores. Food Lion and Hannaford are Delhaize's best-known U.S. brands. It operates the Delhaize and Tempo chains overseas.