The Swiss packaged food maker on Monday said it will sell pet care products in India, starting with premium packaged food for dogs. Mint had on 16 February 2017 reported Nestle’s plans to enter the pet care market in India. The Americas are the largest revenue contributor to Nestle’s pet care business, generating revenue of Swiss franc 8.5 billion in 2016. The size of the pet care market, including food and other pet products, in India stood at Rs1,712 crore in 2016. Mars Inc., Indian Broiler Group, Stylam Sydney, Cargill Inc and Himalaya Drug Co. are the key pet care product sellers in India.

Source: Mint January 29, 2018 18:00 UTC