Whiskas 1+ Dry Cat Food

Whiskas is a globally recognized pet care brand with a history dating back to 1936. It was originally founded in the United States as the Stirling Packing Company, later known as Kal Kan. In 1958, the Whiskas name was first introduced in the United Kingdom as a dedicated line for cats, eventually becoming the primary global identity for the brand. Today, the brand is a cornerstone of the Mars Petcare portfolio.

Manufacturing for Whiskas takes place in numerous facilities worldwide to serve regional markets. In Europe, major production hubs include the United Kingdom (specifically Melton Mowbray for wet food and previously Peterborough for dry food), France, and the Netherlands. Dry kibble products like the one shown are often produced in large-scale facilities such as those in Verden, Germany, or various sites across the UK and Poland, depending on the specific regional distribution. The product pictured specifically mentions being 'Not for EU', which often indicates it was manufactured in a facility (such as those in the UK or other non-EU locations) for export to specific international markets.

Ownership of the brand rests with Mars, Incorporated, an American multinational and one of the world's largest privately held companies. Mars acquired the original Kal Kan business in 1968 and has since integrated it into its Mars Petcare division, which is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. The brand remains under the management of the Mars family, continuing its legacy as a leader in feline nutrition through research conducted at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute.