We're sorry to share that Friskies 7 has been discontinued. While we appreciate your loyalty over the years, this was a difficult decision. We'd be happy to talk through current products that may be appropriate for your cat's needs, so please send us a Direct Message. Click to see full answer. Also asked, is Friskies going out of business?
Are Friskies being discontinued?
Launched on January 7, both petitions at Change.org are currently drawing support from cat lovers in and outside the U.S.. On Purina’s website, a simple notice about the discontinuance of Friskies cat food and treats stated: “That thing you’re looking for? It’s been discontinued.
Is Friskies cat food still on sale?
The cat food is still available for sale in 5.5 oz. cans. Has Friskies Ever Been Recalled? Yes, there was a Friskies cat food recall a few years ago.
Are Friskies 13 oz cans still available?
If you go to Purina's (makers of Friskies) web site, there are no 13 oz cans displayed at all. So, they must have discontinued them. I did see they are still available on Amazon.com - probably until they run out of their stock.
Is Friskies owned by Nestle?
In 1992, the Friskies pet food division was established as a Nestlé SA subsidiary called Friskies Petcare Company Inc., with headquarters in Glendale, California. In late 1994, it was announced that Alpo would soon be folded into Friskies Petcare, and for a time there was even a “Friskies Alpo” cat food.
Is Friskies cat food being discontinued?
We're sorry to share that our 13-ounce Purina Friskies brand cat food cans have been discontinued. This was a difficult decision that was made in an effort to focus on expanding our Friskies varieties in 2020. We are still manufacturing these flavors in our 5.5-ounce can size ...”
Is there a shortage on Friskies cat food?
Is There A Friskies Wet Food Shortage? Yes, both Friskies dry and wet cat food products are in short supply, due to the global supply chain woes. All pet products are hard to find, which can make it challenging for pet owners to feed their pets their favorite foods.
Why is Friskies cat food out of stock everywhere?
Canned cat food — from well-known brands like Fancy Feast, Friskies and 9 Lives — is the most elusive. Several factors are responsible, including pandemic-related manufacturing delays, bad weather, and an uptick in pet ownership and pampering.
Did Friskies get recalled?
The company maintains that there has been no 2020 recall of Friskies cat food.
What is wrong with Friskies cat food?
Friskies isn't one of the best cat food brands out there. They are known for using low-quality ingredients, like corn and rice. The first ingredient in their food usually isn't meat, and when it is, it is a low-quality meat cut, like meat by-products.
Why is Purina One out of stock?
As many of you have probably already noticed, the recent COVID pandemic has led to a pet food shortage that could last until 2022. Shortages in raw ingredients, packaging materials, and problems with shipping across the US means that pet food companies are struggling to keep up with the increased demand from 2020.
Why is there a shortage of pet food?
Even when the food is sourced in the US, there is still a shortfall. Often the meat in pet food comes from human food off-cuts, and as meat supplies have dwindled due to shortages caused by the pandemic these by-products have become harder to find.
Why is there a food shortage?
Wheat prices have soared in recent months, driven by the war in Ukraine and a crippling heat wave in India. Fears of a global food crisis are growing due to the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation.
Is Purina going out of business?
The Purina Store will close on December 1, 2021. Purina Store inventory will be available for order on a first-come, first-served basis until December 1, 2021. You will still be able to find your favorite Purina products at online and in-store retailers.
What cat food is killing cats?
More than 300 cats have died from feline pancytopenia in the UK, a condition which causes the number of blood cells to fall rapidly. Concerns that the disease may have been caused by pet food prompted the recall of brands of hypoallergenic dry cat food produced by Fold Hill Foods.
Why is there a cat food shortage?
Jonathan Phares, an Iowa State University supply chain professor, says COVID-related supply chain issues are primarily to blame. Specifically, there's a shortage of the meat used in many cat food brands. In addition, cat adoptions have increased since the pandemic.
Does Friskies cat food come from China?
Where is Friskies wet cat food produced - and do any ingredients come from China? Friskies is made in the United States and will source their high-quality ingredients within the United States, depending on availability.
Is there a nationwide shortage of cat food?
The reports of a canned cat food shortage aren't new and pet owners have been complaining about it for months. As with other food product shortages, the global supply chain woes are at play in the canned cat food shortage as well.
Purina makes Friskies wet cat food
Friskies wet cat food is made by Purina, which is owned by Nestle, the Switzerland-based global food and beverage company. In October 2021, while announcing the sales data for the first nine months of 2021, Nestle said that Purina PetCare sales showed strong momentum during the period and that sales were up in double digits.
Purina said that some products are in short supply
If you try looking for Friskies wet cat food on Purina’s website, the company has a message. It says, “Due to unprecedented levels of demand as a consequence of the COVID-19 outbreak, retailers in some locations may be struggling to meet normal levels of supply and delivery.”
Purina wet cat food is available on Amazon
While the availability of Purina wet cat food at retail stores looks limited, it's available on Amazon. However, the delivery times for some of the flavors are longer than usual.
Cat lovers flooding the petition site
Unhappy about the decision, cat lovers flooded the petition site with their concerns and opinions, hoping the giant pet food company would listen.
Affects cat rescuers, adds packaging waste
Debra Smith, who launched the other petition, said Purina’s decision to end its 13-ounce cat food line is “a devastating blow to many cat owners and especially to people who are in rescue, rescuers that supply fosters with this food and especially colony caretakers.”
