Who owns Nutro?
Nutro is owned by Mars (the United States), which has owned the brand since 21 May 2007.[1] Nutro was founded in 1926 in the United States and was independent until 2007.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mars, Incorporated reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1926–2007)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, McLean, Virginia
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 1926
- Category
- Pet care › Pet food › Dog food
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Nutro
Nutro makes natural pet food sold through specialty retailers, founded in California in 1926. Mars acquired it in 2007, and it sits above Pedigree and below the veterinary lines in the company's pet food hierarchy. Mars is the largest pet food company in the world, and its brands are deliberately positioned at separate price tiers.
Ownership timeline of Nutro
Where Nutro sits in Mars
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Nutro?
The parent company of Nutro is Mars, a family-owned company headquartered in the United States.
Is Nutro American?
Yes. Nutro originated in the United States in 1926 and its owner, Mars, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has Mars owned Nutro?
Mars has owned Nutro since 21 May 2007.
Who owned Nutro before Mars?
Nutro was an independent company from its founding in 1926 until Mars acquired it in 2007.
Is Nutro still owned by Mars?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Nutro is still owned by Mars. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Mars, Incorporated — our brands — Mars, Incorporated, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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