Friskies Cat Food

Friskies is one of the world's most recognizable cat food brands, with a history dating back to the 1930s when it was founded by the Carnation Company in the United States. Originally a dog food product, it successfully pivoted to cat nutrition in the 1950s. The brand is now a flagship of the Nestle Purina PetCare division, following a series of major corporate acquisitions over several decades.

While the brand originated in the USA, its manufacturing footprint is global to serve international markets. In North America, products are primarily manufactured in facilities in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota. Globally, the brand utilizes the extensive supply chain network of its parent company, Nestle, with production sites located across Europe, Asia, and Oceania depending on the specific product line and regional distribution needs. Ownership of the brand rests with the Swiss multinational Nestle S.A., which manages Friskies under its Purina subsidiary.