Purina pet food sales at 7.6 bn dollars

In the first six months of this year, Nestlé Purina PetCare products followed the sales trend of many other pet foods during the pandemic. The pet food sales contributed the most to Nestlé's growth. The pet food segment sales in the first half of the year reached 7.6 bn dollars (6.981 bn francs), compared to 7.13 bn dollars (6.554 bn francs) during the same period in 2019.
France, Germany, the UK and Spain, Purina's four largest markets in western Europe, grew at double-digit rates with market share gains. In particular, the brands Felix, Purina One, Tails.com and Lily's Kitchen reported strong growth supported by e-commerce in Europe. In Asia, Purina PetCare saw continued double-digit growth, driven by Proplan, Purina One and Felix. In North America, pet food sales remained a stand-out among other sectors.