VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — Food giant Nestlé announced May 26 it has acquired a minority stake in Drools Pet Food Private Limited, an Indian pet food brand. According to Nestlé, Drools will continue to remain operationally independent through the investment. 

Established in 2010, Drools is India’s first “home-grown” pet food brand, according to the brand. It currently serves as a key player in the Indian pet food market with a presence in more than 40,000 retail outlets and a growing international footprint with exports to 22 countries. 

Drools offers a variety of pet foods under its flagship brand Drools®, as well as other brands, including Pure Pet, Meat Up, Canine Creek and Kitty Yum. The formulas aim to provide pets with functional, health benefits. 

“Backed by science-based nutrition, strong retail and e-commerce reach, and robust manufacturing capabilities, we remain deeply committed to delivering quality pet nutrition with love and care,” Drools shared.

Nestlé’s investment is expected to build upon Drools’ momentum in the global pet food industry. In 2023, L Catterton invested $60 million in the brand, allowing Drools to strengthen its position as one of the largest domestic pet food companies in India. 

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