Mars Petcare has been in business for almost 75 years and currently owns three of the world's top five pet food brands. Mars Petcare is a growing segment of around 50 brands with approximately 75,000 Associates serving the nutrition and health needs of diverse pets such as dogs, cats, horses, fish, and birds in more than 55 countries, making it one of the world's top pet food businesses.

Mars Petcare has been named the world's leading pet food company since 2014. Its parent company, Mars Inc., is the seventh largest private company in the US, and together Mars rakes in annual sales exceeding a massive $33 billion.

It’s high number of sales isn’t surprising once you look at the brands Mars manufacturers, some of which are household pet food names. Altogether Mars Petcare owns 41 brands including $5 billion brands: Pedigree, Iams, Whiskas, Royal Canin and Banfield Pet Hospitals.

Other leading brands include: California Naturals, Catson, Cesar, Chappi, Dreamies, Eukanuba, Sheba and Temptations.

Founded: June 23, 1911

Headquarters: McLean, Virginia, United States

Website: https://www.mars.com/made-by-mars/petcare

Nestlé has a presence in the pet food sector through the Purina brand, which is driven by a desire to advance pet nutrition and perform industry-leading research on pet health. Purina produces a large range of dry and wet food for cats and dogs. By delivering 100% complete and balanced pet meals, the firm is devoted to enriching the lives of pets.

Nestlé Purina PetCare remains a strong dog food brand in the worldwide pet care sector, competing with Mars Petcare for first position. Nestlé has long been a market leader in the United States, with pet food plants on every continent and in 19 nations, making it not just one of the world's largest producers.

Alpo, Bakers, Chef Michael's Canine Creations, Dog Chow, Fancy Feast, Felix, Gourmet, Kit & Kaboodle, Purina, and Purina ONE are some of the well-known Nestlé Purina PetCare brands.

Founded: December 12, 2001

Headquarters: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Website: https://www.nestle.com/aboutus/overview/businesses/nestle-purina-petcare

Big Heart Pet Brands is an American firm that produces, distributes, and markets branded pet food and other items for the retail market in the United States. It has its headquarters at One Maritime Plaza in San Francisco.

Big Heart Pet Brands claims to be the market leader in dog treats in the United States, second in dry cat food, and with a significant presence in luxury pet food and pet snacks. Many of these pet treat names will be familiar to you and your dogs.

J.M. Smucker Co., a dog food business, bought Big Heart Pet Brands in 2015 and now owns them, making them a prominent participant in the pet food aisle of any U.S. grocery shop.

Meow Mix, Kibbles 'n Bits, Milk-Bone, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, Gravy Train, Natures Recipe, Canine Carry Outs, Milos Kitchen, Snausages, Meaty Bone, Jerky Treats, Pounce, and Alley Cat are just a few of the Big Heart Pet Brands.

Founded: 28 January 2014

Headquarters: One Maritime PlazaSan Francisco, U.S.

Website: https://www.jmsmucker.com/

In more than 80 countries throughout the world, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers over 300 products mostly through certified pet supply merchants and veterinarians. Hill's breakthrough Hill's Prescription Diet Metabolic weight reduction line was released in more than 50 countries in 2013, boosting the company's position in the pet manufacturing game significantly.

We have a mission at Hill's. Every day, we make a difference in the lives of millions of pet parents across the world by combining cutting-edge technology, superior nutrition, and the greatest and brightest people.

Dr. Morris was a compassionate veterinarian and the originator of Hill's Pet Nutrition. He was also a visionary for clinical nutrition. We're honored to continue his legacy of compassion and devotion to changing lives via the highest-quality pet nutrition available. In reality, our purpose is to "assist in the enrichment and extension of people's particular relationships with their dogs."

Hill's takes pride in having direct support from veterinarians all over the world, and is the market leader in vet-approved and marketed food brands. Hill's has a number of well-known brands, including Science Diet, Prescription Diet, Ideal Balance, and Healthy Advantage. They're frequently among the most veterinarian-recommended dog diets available.

Founded: 1907

Headquarters: Topeka, KS

Website: https://www.hillspet.com/

Diamond Pet Foods provides many private label goods in addition to its own brands. The family-owned and privately held business is headquartered in Missouri, with manufacturing facilities in South Carolina and California, as well as in France.

Diamond Pet Foods believes that every pet deserves the finest, and we understand that you demand the same from the food you feed them. We dedicate additional attention to supplying you with ingredients your dog or cat will appreciate – at a price and quality you can feel good about as a family-owned business. We only manufacture food we'd be happy to serve our own pets, and we'd want to share it with you.

Diamond, Diamond Naturals, Diamond Naturals Grain-Free, Nutra-Gold, Nutra-Gold Grain-Free, Nutra Nuggets Global, Nutra Nuggets US, Premium Edge, Professional, and Taste of the Wild are some of the brands available from Diamond Pet Foods.

Founded: 1970

Headquarters: Meta, Missouri, United States
Website: https://www.diamondpet.com/

Blue Buffalo is the leader in high quality, all-natural pet feed, founded in 2003 in Wilton, Connecticut. Strong advertising and marketing efforts, as well as a steady supply of new items, have helped the firm achieve double and triple-digit yearly growth over the last several years. Blue Buffalo is the only pet food company that advertises on television while simultaneously employing over 1,500 in-store product consultants who educate pet owners on the features and advantages of their products. The firm offers its goods through PetSmart, Petco, and Pet Supplies Plus, as well as over 10,000 neighborhood retailers around the country.

Blue Buffalo claims to be the fastest-growing major pet food manufacturer in the United States, and to be the market leader in the Wholesome Natural sector. Currently, they control around 6% of the pet food industry in the United States.

BLUE, Basics, Wilderness, Freedom, Life Protection Formula, Naturally Fresh, and LifeSource Bits are among the Blue Buffalo brands covered.

Founded: 2003
Headquarters: Wilton, CT
Website: https://bluebuffalo.com/

Spectrum Brands Holdings is a home-essentials corporation on a goal to improve home life. Through our trusted brands, we focus on bringing innovative goods and solutions to consumers for use in and around the home. Residential locksets, residential builders' hardware, plumbing, shaving and grooming items, personal care products, small domestic appliances, specialty pet supplies, lawn and garden and home pest control products, and personal insect repellents are just a few of the things we provide.

After acquiring Proctor & Gamble's European branch, which includes the trademarks Iams and Eukanuba, Spectrum Brands exploded forward in 2015. Salix Animal Health, a global leader in dog treats and nibbles, particularly rawhide, was also bought.

Over a dozen pet care brands are under the company's management, with a global reach. Spectrum saw a 25% increase in revenues in 2015, approaching $1 billion, thanks to the purchase of Proctor & Gamble and Salix Animal Health. Dingo, Wild Harvest, One Earth, Ecotrition, Healthy Hide, Digest-eeze, 8 in 1, Birdola, Pro-Sense, and Kookamunga are just a few of the Spectrum brands.

Founded: 2015

Headquarters: Madison, Wisconsin, United States

Website: https://www.spectrumbrands.com/

Wellness Natural Pet Food, Holistic Select Natural Pet Food, Eagle Pack Natural Pet Food, and Old Mother Hubbard Natural Dog Snacks were bought by Berwind Corporation and combined to establish WellPet LLC. WellPet is based in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, just outside of Boston. 'Your pet's welfare is at the core of all we do, which is why we do everything it takes to develop the best natural products for the pets who rely on us,' says WellPet's current motto.

WellPet is the result of the merger of two natural pet food specialty companies. In January 2016, the firm expanded again with the acquisition of Sojo's, a US-based manufacturer of raw pet food and gourmet treats. Sojos became well-known in the rapidly expanding field of raw nutrition for pets, notably freeze-dried raw pet food.

In January 2009, WellPet was founded by the combination of two old-guard pet food companies: Old Mother Hubbard (which dates back to 1926 in Gloucester, Massachusetts) and Eagle Pack Pet Foods (which dates back to 1970). Both firms were pioneers in the field of natural and holistic pet food.

Sojos, Wellness Natural Pet Food, Holistic Select, Old Mother Hubbard Natural Dog Snacks, and Eagle Pack Natural Pet Food are all part of the WellPet family.

Founded: 1997

Headquarters: Tewksbury, Massachusetts, United States

Website: https://www.wellpet.com/

Sunshine Mills, Inc. has been feeding the world's pets with a comprehensive choice of USA produced pet meals, soft treats, and biscuits at the appropriate price for more than 50 years. We own and run many factories across the United States, ensuring that the quality of our goods is maintained from beginning to end. To guarantee that each batch we create is excellent in every aspect, each plant is SQF Level 3 certified for food safety. If you have a private label program, we can provide a comprehensive range of products from Ultra Premium to Value, including dry kibble, soft/dry kibble, soft and chewy snacks, dehydrated treats, and oven baked biscuits.

Hunter's Special, Sportsman's Pride, Triumph, Hi-Tor, Evolve, Lassie, Nurture Farms, Triumph, Sportsman's Pride, Hunter's Special, Buttons and Bows, Hi-Tor Veterinary Select, Veterinary Select, Sunshine Pet Treats are all Sunshine Mills brands.

Founded: 1949

Headquarters: Red Bay, AL

Website: https://www.sunshinemills.com/

Merrick Pet Care was one of the fastest-growing natural and organic specialty pet food manufacturers in the business. It offers a wide range of dry and wet feeds, as well as treats, made entirely of components found in the United States.

This passion for pets motivates their staff to carry on the tradition of producing the highest-quality and safest dog and cat food and treats. They are driven by a desire to be the best. They go to great measures to create the greatest food possible for their dogs, food that they deserve. That's why, in addition to their iconic Merrick brand, they've expanded their family of brands to include Castor & Pollux, Zuke's, and Whole Earth Farms.

The goods are offered at independent pet specialty stores, Petco, and select internet merchants around the country. Backcountry, Backcountry Raw, Before Grain, Classic, Good Buddy, Grain Free, Lil' Plates, Limited Ingredient Diet, Natural Ultramix, Organix, Purrfect Bistro, Treats, and Whole Earth Farms are just a few of Merrick's brands.

Founded: 1988

Headquarters: Amarillo, Texas

Website: https://www.merrickpetcare.com/