About Mars Petcare
Mars Petcare is a global division of Mars, Incorporated focused on pet nutrition, veterinary health, and pet services. It owns and manufactures numerous well-known pet food and treat brands (including Pedigree, Whiskas, Royal Canin, Nutro, Eukanuba in some markets, Greenies, Cesar, Sheba, and Temptations) as well as veterinary clinic networks (such as Banfield, VCA, and AniCura). Mars Petcare emphasizes research-driven nutrition, operates multiple pet nutrition centers worldwide, and invests heavily in companion animal health, behavior, and sustainability initiatives.
Visit the official Mars Petcare site- Parent company
- Mars, Incorporated
- Founded
- 1935
- Headquarters
- Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ)
Manufacturing oversight
Mars Petcare operates large-scale manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America with formal quality and food safety systems modeled on human food standards. Facilities follow HACCP-based programs, Good Manufacturing Practices, and are routinely audited for compliance with local regulatory bodies (e.g., FDA and USDA in the U.S., FEDIAF-related standards in Europe). Mars maintains in‑house research and development centers, employs veterinarians and pet nutrition scientists, and conducts digestibility and palatability studies and AAFCO feeding trials for many of its complete-and-balanced diets.
Recall history
Compiled from public FDA and manufacturer notices across every brand Mars Petcare makes.
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FDA Recall: Mars Petcare US, Inc. Jul 2, 2026
Potential foreign plastic contamination
Common Questions
How many brands does Mars Petcare make?
Mars Petcare makes 8 brands in the KibbleLab database: Cesar, Crave, Eukanuba, Greenies, Nutro.
Where is Mars Petcare based?
Mars Petcare is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium (global Petcare division); McLean, Virginia, USA (Mars, Incorporated global HQ).
Who owns Mars Petcare?
Mars Petcare is owned by Mars, Incorporated.
When was Mars Petcare founded?
Mars Petcare was founded in 1935.
Has Mars Petcare had any recalls?
Yes. Mars Petcare has 1 recall on record in the KibbleLab database.
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