Purina PetCare achieved double-digit growth in its global sales last year, according to 2021 full-year results from parent company Nestle.
Globally within pet care, sales grew by 12.7%, with 9.4% due to underlying growth and 3.4% due to price inflation. Worldwide sales of the company’s pet food brands reached 15.6bn Swiss Francs (£12.8bn).
In the company’s EMENA zone, comprising Europe, Middle East and North Africa, double-digit growth was led by premium brands Gourmet, Felix and Purina Pro Plan, as well as veterinary products. Growth was strong across all channels, the company reports, particularly in e-commerce and pet specialist stores. Sales across new platforms Tails.com, Lily’s Kitchen and Terra Canis combined increased by nearly 40%.
By trade channel, Nestle’s organic growth in retail sales was 6.4%, while e-commerce sales grew by 15.1%, reaching 14.3% of total group turnover. Across all products in the food and beverage group, sales were up by 7.5% annually.
