Kibbles (other)
Kibbles may refer to: * dog food as in Kibbles 'n Bits * cat food * Kibble (other) Kibble may refer to: * Dry compound feed, especially when used as dog food or cat food * chalk and flint rubble, also known as kibble in East Devon, used to consolidate ground * a large Bucket (machine part), bucket, as used to raise ore from a min ...

Kibbles 'n Bits
Kibbles 'n Bits is a brand name for dog food that The J.M. Smucker Co. decided to include among the pet food brands sold to Post Holdings. On April 28, 2023, PH announced that it had completed the acquisition of Kibbles 'n Bits, which is now marketed by Post Consumer Brands. History The brand was originally created in 1981 as the first dual textured dog food, having soft chewy pieces as well as hard crunchy ones. It was developed by Quaker Oats as part of their Ken'l Ration brand. In 1983, more bits ingredients were added to the dog food and the brand was renamed "Kibbles 'n Bits 'n Bits 'n Bits." The addition of more bits and popular ads increased sales by double their estimates. In 1995, Kibbles 'n Bits was acquired by the H.J. Heinz Company, which in turn sold their pet food division to Del Monte Foods later on. The Lawrence, Kansas plant produces around 1.7 million pounds a day, 9.9 million pounds a week and around 497 million pounds of Kibbles 'n Bits dog food a year. The ...
[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]  

Cat Food
Cat food is food specifically formulated and designed for consumption by cats. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, cats in London were often fed horse meat sold by traders known as Cats’ Meat Men or Women, who traveled designated routes serving households. The idea of specialized cat food came later than dog food, as cats were believed to be self-sufficient hunters. French writers in the 1800s criticized this notion, arguing that well-fed cats were more effective hunters. By the late 19th century, commercial cat food emerged, with companies like Spratt producing ready-made products to replace boiled horse meat. Cats, as obligate carnivores, require animal protein for essential nutrients like taurine and arginine, which they cannot synthesize from plant-based sources. Modern cat food is available in various forms, including dry kibble, wet canned food, raw diets, and specialized formulations for different health conditions. Regulations, such as those set by the Associatio ...
[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]