Pedigree Petfoods facts for kids
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| Industry | Animal food manufacturing |
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| Founded | 1957 (as Chappy) Leicestershire, England, U.K. |
| Headquarters | , |
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Number of employees
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1,200 (estimated) |
| Parent | Mars, Incorporated |
Pedigree Petfoods makes food for pets, especially dogs. It is part of a larger American company called Mars, Incorporated. Pedigree has factories in England and offices in the United States.
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The Story of Pedigree Petfoods
The history of Pedigree Petfoods began in 1934. A company called Mars Limited bought another company in Manchester, England. This company made canned dog food from meat and called it "Chappie."
During the 1950s, new dog food brands like Pal and Lassie were also created.
Becoming Part of Mars Inc.
In 1968, Mars took over a company called Kal Kan Foods in Los Angeles, USA.
Later, in 1988, Kal Kan Foods changed the name of its dog food to Pedigree. This was the same name Mars used for its dog food in other parts of the world. The next year, Mars also changed the name of its cat food to Whiskas worldwide.
By 1998, Kal Kan was a very popular dog food brand. In the United States, its Pedigree Select brand became known as Cesar. This name was already used in Europe and Asia.
Helping Dogs: The Pedigree Foundation
In the United States, there is a special group called The Pedigree Foundation. This group helps dogs in shelters find new, loving homes.
The foundation started in 2008. It gives money to dog shelters and groups that rescue specific dog breeds. They also help dog lovers learn how to adopt, volunteer, or donate.
The Pedigree Foundation has raised millions of dollars to help dogs. They use this money for things like improving shelters or paying for veterinary care for the dogs.
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