Responsible Sourcing

Responsible Sourcing is important to ensure we use high quality ingredients in our products and also the health of the environment.

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We can trace every single ingredient back to our trusted suppliers. Our experts don’t just monitor our ingredients once they arrive at our factories—they evaluate quality from the source.

 
Where do we get our ingredients?

Quality ingredients come from quality sources. We source the majority of our nutritious ingredients right here in Australia from our trusted suppliers.


One hundred percent of our beef, chicken, salmon, kangaroo, wheat and oats is sourced right here in Australia and used in our Blayney factory in NSW for our locally produced goods.


Disclaimer: Based on sourcing data as of September 17, 2020

Quality Assurance

Before working with a supplier, our technical team conducts rigorous sampling to ensure the ingredient meets our
Purina standards. View our standards here.


Suppliers must adhere to our stringent criteria, so it’s not easy to become a Purina supplier. Initial assessments can
take 12 months or longer to complete, depending on the number of facilities.

 
 
 

The Purina Steps to Finding a New Supplier

Identify
Identify suppliers to source our quality ingredients. We look for suppliers whose values align with ours before we even do an on-site visit.
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Audit
We audit the supplier’s facility. If a supplier has multiple facilities, we inspect and approve each location separately. 
Study
Study the integrity of ingredients through regulatory, food safety and toxicology reviews.
Test
We practice responsible production of our accessories and make sure we reuse and recover any excess materials, so nothing is ever wasted.
Monitor
Conduct ongoing monitoring and assessments at set frequencies based on the specific ingredient supplied.
We consider several criteria when evaluating a new supplier.  

Our Suppliers Must

  • Comply with local laws and regulations
  • Practice ethical and responsible employment, including safety, health and workplace environment standards
  • Do their due diligence in responsibly caring for the environment
  • Have overall ethics that align with Purina’s values
 

How We are Minimizing Environmental Impact

Because ingredients make up the biggest percentage of our carbon footprint, Purina is committed to minimizing our global environmental impact through the following commitments:

  • 2025 we’ll reduce our carbon emission by 20%
  • 2025 move to 100% renewable electricity in our factory in Blayney, NSW
  • 2025 all packaging is to recyclable
  • 2030 move to a 50% reduction in carbon emissions
  • 2050 have net zero emissions

For any questions about our responsible sourcing commitments, please contact our Purina PetCare Advice Team.