Purina Friskies Paté canned cat food

Purina Friskies is a historic American brand specializing in pet nutrition, originally launched as a dry dog food in the 1930s before expanding into the wet cat food market for which it is most famous today. The brand emphasizes variety and palatability for domestic felines and has become one of the most recognizable pet food labels globally.

Today, Friskies is a cornerstone brand of the Nestlé Purina PetCare division. While it originated in the United States under the Carnation Company, its manufacturing footprint has expanded to multiple countries to serve international markets, though a significant portion of its North American supply remains produced in U.S.-based facilities. The ultimate ownership lies with Nestlé, a Swiss multinational that acquired Ralston Purina in 2001, merging it with their existing pet care business to form a market leader in the industry.