Sheba (cat food) facts for kids

Sheba is a brand of cat food that comes in cans or trays. It is made by a company called Mars, Incorporated, which is a very large company known for many different products. The name 'Sheba' comes from an Arabic word that means 'to become full' or 'satisfied'.

Sheba's Journey in the United States

Sheba cat food has had an interesting history in the United States, with changes in how it was sold and packaged.

A Brief Pause in Sales

In January 2011, the company that makes Sheba, Mars Petcare US, announced that they would stop selling Sheba cat food in the United States. This decision was made because of economic reasons. The company explained that even though many people liked Sheba's "Premium Cuts Dinners," it was too expensive to import and produce for the U.S. market at that time. They did not think enough new customers would buy it to make up for these high costs.

Sheba Returns to Stores

However, Sheba did not stay away for long! By July 2012, Sheba cat food was available again in the United States. When it returned, there was a change in its packaging. Instead of the plastic trays it used to come in, it was now sold in pull-tab cans, which are easier to open.

Introducing Perfect Portions

In mid-2014, Sheba changed its packaging again with the introduction of its "Perfect Portions" line. This new line brought back the plastic trays. Before, a single can of Sheba cat food contained two servings, but pet owners had to separate them by hand. The Perfect Portions line solved this by splitting the food into two separate serving trays. This made it much easier for people to give their cats the right amount of food without any extra work. The Perfect Portions line was priced a little higher than the regular canned Sheba food.