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Line 1: {{Short description\|Dog and cat feed manufacturer}} {{use dmy dates\|cs1-dates=ly\|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox company \| name = Royal Canin ~~= ROYAL CANIN~~SAS \| logo = Royal-Canin-Logo.svg \| image = Royal Canin Factory in Aimargues, France.jpg \| image_size = 250px \| image_caption = Royal Canin factory in Aimargues \| type = [[Subsidiary]] \| area_served = Worldwide \| key_people = [[Cécile Coutens]] <small>([[chief =executive officer\|CEO]])</small> \| industry = [[Pet food]] \| products = Dog food and cat food, animal health products, veterinary products \| parent = [[Mars, Incorporated]] \| foundation = {{start date and age\|1968}}<br />[[Gard, France]] \| location = [[Aimargues, Gard]], France \| company_slogan = \| website = {{~~url~~URL\|royalcanin.com}} }} '''Royal Canin''' ({{IPA\|fr\|ʁwajal kanɛ̃\|lang}}) is a French manufacturer and global supplier of cat and dog food. AThe company is a subsidiary of [[Mars, Incorporated]]~~, the company~~. ~~also~~It undertakes research into the ~~formulation and testing of breed and symptom~~ specific nutritional ~~requirements~~needs of dogs and cats. ItThe company was established by a French [[Veterinary surgery\|veterinary surgeon]] Jean Cathary, after he successfully treated a number of skin and coat conditions in pets by feeding them a cereal-based diet he prepared in his garage. He realized that nutrition was an important part of pets' health.<ref>{{Cite news \|title="Royal Canin", the manufacturer and distributor of dog and cat food from France \|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/pr/1717431/royal-canin-the-manufacturer-and-distributor-of-dog-and-cat-food-from-france \|website=Bangkok Post}}</ref> After importing an [[Food extrusion\|extruder]] from the USUnited States, a process used in this industry for the first time in 1956,<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|title=The History of Commercial Pet Food: A Great American Marketing Story \|url=https://www.thefarmersdog.com/digest/the-history-of-commercial-pet-food-a-great-american-marketing-story/ \|access-date=26 May 2023 \|website=The Farmer's Dog\|date=March 2017 }}</ref> the company was the first to manufacture dry pet food in France. Aimed primarily at breeders, production steadily increased and distribution extended further into the European market. ~~Sold~~ Royal Canin was sold to the Guyomarc'h Group in 1972, itand underwent a further period of expansion, especially in the area of research and development, before being purchased by the [[BNP Paribas\|Paribas Bank]] in 1990. The company was floated on the French stock exchange but removed later after it was sold to [[Mars, Incorporated]] in ~~2001~~2002.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mars Petcare's Manufacturing Facility Expansion, Arkansas \|url=https://www.foodprocessing-technology.com/projects/mars-petcares-manufacturing-facility-expansion-arkansas \|access-date=26 April 2023 \|website=Food Processing Technology}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=18 February 2002 \|title=Bruxelles autorise le rachat de Royal Canin par Mars \|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/2002/02/bruxelles-autorise-le-rachat-de-royal-canin-par-mars-685187 \|access-date=26 April 2023 \|website=Les Echos}}</ref> == History == The company was established by the French veterinary surgeon Jean Cathary in 1968. He had a veterinary practice in a village in the [[Gard]] region of France and was concerned many people's pets were being presented with a variety of health problems, especially skin and coat conditions. Convinced the cause was dietary, Cathary devised a cereal–based recipe, which he prepared in an oven in his garage.{{sfn\|Company Histories}}{{sfn\|Thoenig\|2006\|p=25}} === Early history === The diet successfully alleviated the problems pets were presented with, so in 1968, Cathary registered the food with the trademark “Royal Canin”. He closed his veterinary practice to concentrate on manufacturing and distributing the feed. An [[Food extrusion\|extruder]] was imported from the U.S. and Royal Canin became the first manufacturer of dry pet food in France and the first European company to use an extruder.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|2006\|p=25}} The target market was primarily breeders and [[German Shepherd]] associations; television advertising was used to promote the product, something which was not being undertaken by competitors.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|2006\|p=25}} The company was established by the French veterinary surgeon Jean Cathary in 1968.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=29 October 2019 \|title=Gard : Jean Cathary, le génie inventif du fondateur de Royal Canin \|url=https://www.midilibre.fr/2018/10/29/gard-jean-cathary-le-genie-inventif-du-fondateur-de-royal-canin,4748628.php \|access-date=29 March 2023 \|website=Midi Libre}}</ref> He had a veterinary practice in a village in the [[Gard]] region of France and was concerned many people's pets were being presented with a variety of health problems, especially skin and coat conditions. Convinced the cause was dietary, Cathary devised a cereal–based recipe, which he prepared in an oven in his garage.{{sfn\|Company Histories}}{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=25}} The diet successfully alleviated the problems pets were presented with, so in 1968, Cathary registered the food with the trademark "Royal Canin". He closed his veterinary practice to concentrate on manufacturing and distributing the feed. An [[Food extrusion\|extruder]] was imported from the U.S. and Royal Canin became the first manufacturer of dry pet food in France and the first European company to use an extruder.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=25}} The target market was primarily breeders and [[German Shepherd]] associations; television advertising was used to promote the product.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=25}} [[File:Historical photo of Jean Cathary pictured left in 1967.jpg\|left\|thumb\|French Veterinarian Jean Cathary (left) founded Royal Canin in 1968]] Production steadily increased and in 1970, the company was incorporated as "Royal Canin [[S.A. (corporation)\|S. A.]]"; a larger factory was opened in [[Aimargues]] and began distribution throughout Europe. Forty staff were employed in the annual production of five–thousand five hundred tons of feed. A subsidiary, Royal Canin Iberica, was established in Spain. In March 1972, Cathary sold the company to the Guyomarc'h Group,{{sfn\|Company Histories}}{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p = 26}}{{sfn\|Pierce\|Hoovers}} a much larger, family-run animal feed business founded by Jean Guyomarc’h in 1954, which specialised in livestock feed.{{sfn\|List of companies}}{{efn\|Guyomarc'h changed its name to Evialis at the beginning of 2001.}} The new ownership allowed the company to further undergo a period of expansion, especially in the area of research and development.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin, Afflelou... Ces marques du quotidien dont les entreprises ont quitté la bourse \|url=https://www.tradingsat.com/actualites/dossier/royal-canin-afflelou-ces-marques-du-quotidien-dont-les-entreprises-ont-quitte-la-bourse-972301.html \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=BFM Bourse}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> A second factory was inaugurated in 1975 in Cambrai, France. The period under the ownership of Guyomarc'h saw a marked expansion of the company, particularly in the area of research and development. A dedicated research centre was opened in [[Saint-Nolff]], Brittany, during 1973. Over the ten years up to 1982 additional subsidiaries were also set up in other European countries. These included Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Germany and Denmark. Another factory was built in northern France to service sales in the countries of the north of Europe.{{sfn\|Pierce\|Hoovers}} From 1982 onwards, Royal Canin diversified its portfolio to products such as canned food and bird seed and saw its production quadruple to 200,000 tons in 10 years.<ref name=":0" /> The Guyomarc'h group of companies was purchased by the [[BNP Paribas\|Paribas Bank]] in 1990.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=27}} Royal Canin recorded a loss in 1993; the following year the Guyomarc'h group was divided into four separate businesses, one of which remained as Royal Canin. In 1994, a new CEO was appointed and focused on 3 pillars: dry food, health through nutrition and dog-handling expertise.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=26 November 2018 \|title=Royal Canin, 50 ans et toujours innovant \|url=https://www.capital.fr/votre-carriere/royal-canin-50-ans-et-toujours-innovant-1317304 \|access-date=29 March 2023 \|website=Capital}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=12 July 1994 \|title=Royal Canin a retrouvé la forme \|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/1994/07/royal-canin-a-retrouve-la-forme-886070 \|access-date=29 March 2023 \|website=Les Echos}}</ref> The bank wished to sell Royal Canin but its chairman managed to persuade it to list it on the Paris stock exchange instead, which took place in 1997.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=28}} Forty–three percent of the company was floated on the stock market and it raised the company's valuation to four and half billion [[French franc\|francs]]. The additional revenue raised provided the funding to buy Crown Pet Foods in 1999 and the James Wellbeloved brand in 2000.{{sfn\|Company Histories}}{{sfn\|This is Dorset\|2009}}{{sfn\|Crown Pet Foods}} In 1999, Guyomarc'h site was recognized and Royal Canin's activities became autonomous from the other activities of Guyomarc'h site.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=26 June 1999 \|title=Guyomarc'h : ses trois sociétés prennent leur autonomie \|url=https://www.letelegramme.fr/ar/viewarticle1024.php?aaaammjj=19990626&article=5901690&type=ar \|access-date=12 May 2023 \|website=Le Télégramme}}</ref> The bank sold its holding in the company to [[Mars, Incorporated]] in July 2001 for in excess of one and a half billion [[euro]]s. The majority of this payment, almost ninety–three percent, was for "goodwill". The [[European Commission]] only agreed to the takeover by Mars if Royal Canin disposed of some assets to Agrolimen, a Spanish company.{{sfn\|Pierce\|Hoovers}}{{sfn\|Just-food.com\|2002}} Royal Canin was removed from the stock exchange listing after the take over by Mars.{{sfn\|Meller\|2002}} === Recent history === [[BNP Paribas\|Paribas Paribas Bank]] sold its holding in the company to [[Mars, Incorporated]] in July 2002 for in excess of one and a half billion [[euro]]s. The majority of this payment, almost ninety–three percent, was for "goodwill". The [[European Commission]] only agreed to the takeover by Mars if Royal Canin disposed of some assets to Agrolimen, a Spanish company.{{sfn\|Pierce\|Hoovers}}{{sfn\|Just-food.com\|2002}} Royal Canin was removed from the stock exchange listing after the take over by Mars.{{sfn\|Meller\|2002}} In 2002, Mars acquired 40% of Royal Canin's stakes.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=23 July 2007 \|title=Кормовое предупреждение \|url=https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/786638 \|access-date=12 May 2023 \|website=Kommersant}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=27 June 2018 \|title=Royal Canin, la success story française du groupe Mars \|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/2018/06/royal-canin-la-sucess-story-francaise-du-groupe-mars-997526 \|access-date=12 May 2023 \|website=Les Echos}}</ref> In March 2004, Royal Canin acquired the US and Canadian veterinary-grade food brands IVD, Medi–Cal and Techni–Cal from Del Monte Foods for $82.5 million.{{sfn\|New York Times\|2004}} The company was one of the many brands affected by the [[2007 pet food recalls]]. As atof 30 April 2012, the FDA had reported no subsequent Class I, II, or III recalls by Royal Canin.{{sfn\|FDA\|2012}} In 2012, Royal Canin established a logistics platform in Verdun, France.<ref>{{Cite journal \|date=26 April 2012 \|title=Royal Canin s'implante à Verdun \|url=https://www.usinenouvelle.com/article/royal-canin-s-implante-a-verdun.N173492 \|access-date=20 April 2023 \|website=L'Usine Nouvelle \|last1=Nouvelle \|first1=L'Usine }}</ref> By 2008, as much as eighty percent of Royal Canin's one and a half billion euro revenue was generated from sales outside France. The number of staff employed worldwide was around four thousand five hundred.{{sfn\|Chamber of Commerce}} In 2018, Royal Canin celebrated its 50th anniversary.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=21 September 2018 \|title=Royal Canin marks a milestone \|url=https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/royal-canin-marks-a-milestone/ \|access-date=20 April 2023 \|website=Veterinary Practice News}}</ref> In 2021, Mars announced that it would invest 46 million euros in France, among which 22 million euros dedicated to its French and Global headquarters in Aimargues, France, where the historic plant, a pilot plant and an R&D center are located.<ref>{{Cite journal \|date=29 June 2021 \|title=Le spécialiste de la nutrition animale Royal Canin va engager 22 millions d'euros à Aimargues dans le Gard \|url=https://www.usinenouvelle.com/article/le-specialiste-de-la-nutrition-animale-royal-canin-va-engager-22-millions-d-euros-a-aimargues-dans-le-gard.N1114984 \|access-date=26 April 2023 \|website=L'Usine Nouvelle \|last1=Nouvelle \|first1=L'Usine }}</ref> == Products and services == [[File:Royal Canin cat food.jpg\|thumb\|Royal Canin cat food]] Royal Canin has about 260 different formulas. The food adapted to each animal,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=4 June 2011 \|title='For the Dogs' Has a Whole New Meaning \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/05/business/05pets.html \|access-date=12 April 2023 \|website=The New York Times}}</ref> physiology and sensitivities<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Changer l'alimentation de son chien trop souvent est mauvais pour son transit \|url=https://wamiz.com/chiens/conseil/changer-l-alimentation-de-son-chien-trop-souvent-est-mauvais-pour-son-transit-2651.html \|access-date=12 April 2023 \|website=Wamiz\|date=31 August 2012 }}</ref> and meets the needs of the dog <ref>{{Cite web \|date=22 November 2011 \|title=Can the Bulldog Be Saved? \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/27/magazine/can-the-bulldog-be-saved.html \|access-date=12 April 2023 \|website=The New York Times}}</ref> or cat, exactly according to the firm. The principle of Royal Canin is 'the health of animals through good nutrition'.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=C'est aux Rues-des-Vignes que se trouve l'une des plus grandes unités de production de Royal Canin \|url=https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/1160977/article/2022-04-04/c-est-aux-rues-des-vignes-que-se-trouve-l-une-des-plus-grandes-unites-de \|access-date=12 April 2023 \|website=La Voix du Nord\|date=4 April 2022 }}</ref> === Food === In the UK, Royal Canin is a member of the Pet Food Manufacturers Association (PFMA).<ref>{{Cite web \|date=15 May 2022 \|title=PDSA Vet answers pet owners questions from the public \|url=https://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/20135098.pdsa-vet-answers-pet-owners-questions-public/ \|access-date=12 April 2023 \|website=The Mail}}</ref> The products are adapted for different digestive capacity and divergent growth periods.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Loving your pets through Royal Canin \|url=https://www.thenewstoday.info/2006/07/12/loving.your.pets.through.royal.canin.html \|access-date=12 April 2023 \|website=The News Today}}</ref> '''Dog products:''' Dry dog food and Pouch dog food, etc. '''Cat products:''' Sauce canned cat food, dry cat food, gravy canned food, etc. === Veterinary food === The company develops several different diet formulas, also for medical prevention and care <ref>{{Cite web \|title=La "pet food" ne connaît pas la crise \|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/societes/2012/05/18/20005-20120518ARTFIG00642-la-pet-food-ne-connait-pas-la-crise.php \|access-date=26 May 2023 \|website=Le Figaro\|date=18 May 2012 }}</ref> such as Renal Feline Special for feline urinary,<ref>{{Cite news \|title=Persian cat's genetics increases susceptibility to health issues \|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/persian-cats-genetics-increases-susceptibility-to-health-issues/2012/09/20/b6747b28-f602-11e1-8b93-c4f4ab1c8d13_story.html \|access-date=26 May 2023 \|newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref> tract health,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Cachorro 'tatuado' é atração em feira pet em SP \|url=https://g1.globo.com/Noticias/SaoPaulo/0%2C%2CMUL1238145-5605%2C00-CACHORRO%2BTATUADO%2BE%2BATRACAO%2BEM%2BFEIRA%2BPET%2BEM%2BSP.html \|access-date=26 May 2023 \|website=Globo}}</ref> suitable kibbles for dogs with allergies<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Quelle alimentation si mon chien est malade ? \|url=https://wamiz.com/chiens/conseil/alimentation-chien-malade-643.html \|access-date=26 May 2023 \|website=Wamiz\|date=18 May 2010 }}</ref> or digestive disorders.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Croquettes ou pâtée pour chat ? \|url=https://wamiz.com/chats/conseil/croquettes-ou-patees-pour-chat-1546.html \|access-date=26 May 2023 \|website=Wamiz\|date=9 June 2011 }}</ref> Some veterinary foods are available through prescription only, such as the Wet Diet brand.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Adecuada alimentación en mascotas prolonga y mejora su calidad de vida \|url=http://www.lasegunda.com/Noticias/Buena-Vida/2011/03/631339/Adecuada-alimentacion-en-mascotas-prolonga-y-mejora-su-calidad-de-vida \|access-date=31 May 2023 \|website=La Segunda}}</ref> In 2023, Royal Canin expands its line of hypoallergenic food<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin expands hypoallergenic food range \|url=https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/new-products/dogs/royal-canin-expands-hypoallergenic-food-range.html \|access-date=31 January 2024 \|website=PBW}}</ref> and launches Dental Care products, kibbles with a specific texture that help clean teeth.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin lança alimento com foco na saúde dental de gatos adultos \|url=https://caesegatos.com.br/royal-canin-lanca-alimento-com-foco-na-saude-dental-de-gatos-adultos/ \|access-date=31 January 2024 \|website=Cães e Gatos}}</ref> === Veterinary products === Pill Assist, a treat designed to help owners to give medication to their cats by masking tablets and capsules.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Un 77% de los propietarios reconoce que su gato le ha atacado cuando le daba la medicación \|website=Animalshealth \|url=https://www.animalshealth.es/profesionales/77-propietarios-reconoce-gato-atacado-daba-medicacion \|access-date=21 June 2023}}</ref> In some countries, Royal Canin has its own Veterinary Channel.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Giorgio Massoni nuovo Direttore Generale Royal Canin Italia \|url=https://www.businesspeople.it/People/People-moving/Giorgio-Massoni-nuovo-Direttore-Generale-Royal-Canin-Italia-14712/ \|access-date=21 June 2023 \|website=Business People}}</ref> === Publications === In collaboration with experts, Royal Canin led in the development of publications such as the Dog's Encyclopedia, Encyclopedia of Canine Clinical Nutrition,<ref>{{Cite book \|title=Encyclopedia of Canine Clinical Nutrition \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=7inJGAAACAAJ&q=Encyclopedia%2Bof%2BCanine%2BClinical%2BNutrition \|access-date=22 June 2023 \|via=Google Books \|last1=Pibot \|first1=Pascale \|year=2006}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book \|title=Encyclopedia of Canine Clinical Nutrition \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xhcFvgEACAAJ&q=Encyclopedia%2Bof%2BCanine%2BClinical%2BNutrition \|access-date=22 June 2023 \|via=Google Books \|last1=Biourge \|first1=Vincent \|last2=Elliott \|first2=Denise \|last3=Pibot \|first3=Pascale \|year=2012}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book \|title=The Royal Canin Cat Encyclopedia \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IhEUxwEACAAJ&q=royal%2Bcanin%2Bencyclopedia \|access-date=22 June 2023 \|via=Google Books\| year=2003}}</ref> the Royal Canin Cat Encyclopedia, and other books like Nutrition of the pets with the French Veterinary Academia.<ref>{{Cite book \|author=Royal Canin \|year=2003 \|title=Royal Canin scientific research: innovation in health nutrition. [Cats] \|place=St. Charles, MO \|publisher=Royal Canin \|oclc=58458849}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book \|author=Royal Canin \|year=2003 \|title=Royal Canin scientific research: innovation in health nutrition. [Dogs] \|place=St. Charles, MO \|publisher=Royal Canin \|oclc=58458826}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book \|title=Nutrition of the pets = Nutrition des carnivores domestiques \|oclc=500329122}}</ref> == Research == Royal Canin bases the production of its feeds on scientific research{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=24}} and set up its ~~initial~~first research centre ~~dedicated to this~~ in St-Nolff in 1973; a subsequent research centre was established in Missouri in the late 1980s, and ~~there is also~~ a research facility was also opened in Brazil. Products are tested non-invasively on a "[[focus group]]" of ~~eighty~~about ~~cats~~500 pets (dogs and ~~two~~cats) ~~hundred~~selected ~~fifty~~for ~~dogs~~the characteristics of their breeds.<ref>{{Cite Drweb \|title=Royal Canin, la success story française du groupe Mars \|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/2018/06/royal-canin-la-sucess-story-francaise-du-groupe-mars-997526 \|access-date=21 June 2023 \|website=Les Echos}}</ref> Daniel Cloche was one of the scientists who first ~~working~~worked at the company's French research facility and ~~he has been~~was described as "one of the pioneers in researching bone–related disorders and diseases among dogs". Research indicated bone problems in large dogs could be dietary, so different recipes were developed to specifically address this. In 1980, Royal Canin brought out a new feed called AGR, especially for puppies categorised as large breeds. At that time, the company also turned its attention towards producing cat foods to suit specific dietary requirements.{{sfn\|Company Histories}}{{sfn\|Pierce\|Hoovers}} Henri Lagarde was chairman of the company during the 1990s, and ~~was~~drove the ~~driving~~implementation ~~force behind implementing~~of three core policies. ~~These were that~~Firstly, the physiology and biology of pets should be studied to increase the company's knowledge base;. Secondly, all products had to address specific needs,; ~~which~~this was further endorsed by the Research and Development section having mandatory instructions that "no veterinarian or university should be able to refute any of Royal Canin's nutritional arguments"~~; and~~. ~~finally~~Finally, animals and their nutritional requirements were to be treated with "knowledge and respect" rather than being humanised.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=30}} The company theme became "knowledge and respect".{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=24}} === Veterinary and peer-reviewed journals === With the help of academics, the company also ~~produce~~produces [[encyclopedia]]s about dog and cat breeds, which have been translated into fifteen languages. There are also books on breeding, nutrition and publications aimed at breeders and veterinary surgeons. Royal Canin also published the scientific quarterly titled ''FOCUS'' which was circulated to ~~in excess of~~over seventy thousand veterinarians worldwide in eleven different languages. ''FOCUS'' is now called ''Veterinary Focus'' magazine. This is in addition to the ~~one thousand four hundred fifty~~1,450 veterinary literatures produced for the [[Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition]].{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=36}}<ref>{{~~sfn~~cite web\|~~IVIS~~title=Veterinary Focus\|publisher=International Veterinary Information Service\|url=http://www.ivis.org/journals/vetfocus/toc.asp\|access-date=10 August 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130807071442/http://www.ivis.org/journals/vetfocus/toc.asp\|archive-date=2013-08-07 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> === Studies === In 2012, Royal Canin conducted a study which found that the life expectancy of dogs and cats had increased over the last ten years, in part due to the progress in veterinary medicine and animal food.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2 November 2012 \|title=L'espérance de vie des chiens et chats augmente \|url=https://www.lefigaro.fr/assurance/2012/11/02/05005-20121102ARTFIG00468-l-esperance-de-vie-des-chiens-et-chats-augmente.php \|access-date=8 April 2023 \|website=Le Figaro}}</ref> == Recruitment of specialists and sponsorships == In 1994, Lagarde was determined the company should be seen as dealing with "specialists". He insisted that the word "traditional" must never be used and the word was removed from every document and company computer file being replaced by "specialist'" instead.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=30}} There are teams of trained veterinary technicians to help and advise breeders and other professionals. The company coined a new description for its teams of trained sales staff as "cynotechnicians", who were already well established and passionate about the canine world; some were show judges or had gained an international reputation for their breeding skills.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|pp=26–27}} The company also sponsors and participates in thousands of cat and dog shows each year.{{sfn\|Thoenig\|2006\|p=37}} The company withdrew from sponsoring the UK Contest of Champions event in 2009 but was quoted as stating it was increasing its sponsorship of dog shows.{{sfn\|Dog World\|2009}} In 2019, Royal Canin signed an agreement to partner with MAssey University Foundation by offering a scholarship in health nutrition for cats and dogs veterinary science.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin Health Nutrition for Cats and Dogs Veterinary Science Scholarship – 5th Year BVSc \|url=https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/scholarships-and-awards/royal-canin-health-nutrition-for-cats-and-dogs-veterinary-science-scholarship-5th-year-bvsc/ \|access-date=3 June 2023 \|website=Massey University of New Zealand}}</ref> In 2013, [[Four Paws]], an international animal welfare group, accused Royal Canin of sponsoring events that included illegal [[bear-baiting]] in Ukraine.{{sfn\|20min}} The company confirmed the allegations{{sfn\|Royal Canin\|UK}}{{sfn\|Royal Canin\|Germany}} and promised to take action to put an end to its sponsorship of such events.{{sfn\|Durward ''Pet food firm sponsored bear-baiting''\|2013}} Subsequently, the company made a commitment to support the rescue of bears used and began negotiations with the group to determine a detailed project plan.{{sfn\|Batt ''Royal Canin pledges help''\|2013}} === Sponsorships and partnership === ~~== Factories ==~~ [[File:Royal_Canin2.jpg\|thumbnail\|Royal Canin at the [[World Cat Federation]] Show [[Philippines]]]] Royal Canin's head office is in [[Aimargues]], southern France.{{sfn\|Bloomberg}}{{sfn\|Data Monitor\|2011\|p=16}} There are twelve production facilities worldwide,{{sfn\|Chamber of Commerce}} in addition to Aimargues including at [[Cambrai]] in northern France; [[Johannesburg, South Africa]]; [[Descalvado, Brazil]];{{sfn\|Bloomberg}} and [[González Catán]], near [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina.{{sfn\|Bloomberg}} The company sponsors and participates in thousands of cat and dog shows each year around the world, like local and regional Canine Club.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=IKCI holds quadruple dog shows \|website=The News Today \|url=http://www.thenewstoday.info/2007/03/15/ikci.holds.quadruple.dog.shows.html \|access-date=16 July 2023}}</ref>{{sfn\|Thoenig\|Waldman\|2006\|p=37}} The company withdrew from sponsoring the UK Contest of Champions event in 2009 but was quoted as stating it was increasing its sponsorship of dog shows.<ref>{{cite web\|title=New sponsor needed for Contest of Champions\|publisher=Dog World\|date=2009-01-10\|url=http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.php/52690/News/40-contest-of-champions\|access-date=5 August 2013\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150610230716/http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.php/52690/News/40-contest-of-champions\|archive-date=2015-06-10 \|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2010, Royal Canin financed the Subculture Animal Friends association, animal rights activists linked to punk band Subculture which fight animal cruelty.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Campaigners unleash cartoon dog Floyd on schoolchildren \|url=https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/campaigners-unleash-cartoon-dog-floyd-on-schoolchildren.312170 \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=Times of Malta}}</ref> In 2011, Royal Canin partnered with Groupe Gascogne, its provider, to replant trees.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Plus de 15 000 arbres pour " reconstruire " la forêt à Garein dans les Landes \|url=https://aqui.fr/article/plus-de-15-000-arbres-pour-reconstruire-la-foret-a-garein-dans-les-landes/ \|access-date=31 January 2024 \|website=Aqui}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ensemble, ils replantent la forêt de Garein (40) \|url=https://www.sudouest.fr/landes/garein/ensemble-ils-replantent-la-foret-de-garein-40-9768119.php \|access-date=31 January 2024 \|website=Sud Ouest}}</ref> In 2017, Royal Canin collaborated with an association which promotes the integration of people with disabilities through sport in the context of Para Skiing Championships in Spain.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Irene Villa participará en el Campeonato de España de Esquí para Discapacitados \|url=https://elpais.com/deportes/2007/02/28/actualidad/1172650922_850215.html \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=El País}}</ref> In 2013, [[Four Paws]], an international animal welfare group, accused Royal Canin of sponsoring events that included illegal [[bear-baiting]] in Ukraine.<ref>{{cite web\|title=A pet food company sponsors bear baiting\|date=23 July 2013 \|website=20min.ch \|url=http://www.20min.ch/ausland/news/story/Haustierfutter-Firma-sponsert-Baerenkaempfe-20107237\|access-date=29 July 2013}}</ref> The company confirmed the allegations<ref>{{cite web\|title=Illegale Bärenkämpfe in der Ukraine - was ist hier passiert und was hat ROYAL CANIN damit zu tun? (Aktualisierte Stellungnahme) \|date=26 July 2013 \|trans-title=Illegal bear fights in Ukraine - what happened here and what does ROYAL CANIN have to do with it? (Updated Statement) \|language=de\|url=http://www.royal-canin.de/ueber-royal-canin/stellungnahme-baerenkaempfe/ \|publisher=Royal Canin (Germany)\|access-date=29 July 2013\|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2013-07-29\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729163708/http://www.royal-canin.de/ueber-royal-canin/stellungnahme-baerenkaempfe/}}</ref> and promised to take action to put an end to its sponsorship of such events.{{sfn\|Durward\|2013}} Subsequently, the company made a commitment to support the rescue of bears used and began negotiations with the group to determine a detailed project plan.{{sfn\|Batt\|2013}}<ref>{{cite web \|title=Updated Statement \|date=31 July 2013 \|publisher=Royal Canin (UK) \|url=http://news.royalcanin.co.uk/statement/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2013-08-02\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130802120337/http://news.royalcanin.co.uk/statement/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Royal Canin pledges Four Paws full support in rescuing baiting bears \|publisher=Four Paws \|date=31 July 2013 \|url=http://www.four-paws.org.ua/ukraine/en/news-press/press-releases/royal-canin-pledges-four-paws-full-support-in-rescuing-baiting-bears-2/ \|access-date=8 August 2013 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140402174748/http://www.four-paws.org.ua/ukraine/en/news-press/press-releases/royal-canin-pledges-four-paws-full-support-in-rescuing-baiting-bears-2/ \|archive-date=2014-04-02}}</ref> In July, the company announced that it would fund the constructions of a rescue facility for bears. In 2022, in the field of healthcare, Royal Canin partnered with PDSA, a UK-veterinary charity, to tackle obesity among pets.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=PDSA and Royal Canin partner to tackle pet obesity \|url=https://www.petgazette.biz/201562-pdsa-and-royal-canin-partner-to-tackle-pet-obesity/ \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=Pet Gazette}}</ref> The same year, Royal Canin and RACE Foundation renewed their collaboration on the theme of the well-being and safety of animals during travel.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Diez claves para viajar con mascotas de forma segura en verano \|url=https://www.interempresas.net/Mascotas/Articulos/394740-Diez-claves-para-viajar-con-mascotas-de-forma-segura-en-verano.html \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Interempresas}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=10 claves para viajar seguros con mascotas en el coche \|url=https://www.20minutos.es/motor/movilidad/10-claves-para-viajr-seguros-con-mascotas-en-el-coche-5031342/ \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=20minutos}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=El atropello de mascotas registra casi mil accidentes de tráfico con víctimas en los últimos 5 años \|url=https://www.diarioveterinario.com/t/3855315/atropello-mascotas-registra-casi-mil-accidentes-trafico-victimas-ultimos-5-anos \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Diario Veterinario}}</ref> In 2023, at an event dedicated to feilne medicine in Brazil,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Cat In Rio contará com participação da Royal Canin \|url=https://caesegatos.com.br/cat-in-rio-contara-com-participacao-da-royal-canin/ \|access-date=22 December 2023 \|website=Cães e Gatos}}</ref> Royal Canin sponsors the Cat Friendly Programme, a project run by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Les cliniques invitées à rejoindre le "Cat friendly programme" \|url=https://www.lepointveterinaire.fr/actualites/actualites-professionnelles/les-cliniques-invitees-a-rejoindre-le-cat-friendly-programme.html \|access-date=22 December 2023 \|website=Le Point Vétérinaire}}</ref> In August 2023, Royal Canin made a cooperation protocol with AKUT Search and Rescue Association to meet the needs of AKUT's search dogs, including nutrition.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=AKUT ve Royal Canin’den arama köpekleri için iş birliği \|url=https://www.dha.com.tr/kurumsal/akut-ve-royal-caninden-arama-kopekleri-icin-is-birligi-2290008 \|access-date=19 December 2023 \|website=DHA}}</ref> == Factories and logistics == Royal Canin's head office is in [[Aimargues]], southern France.{{sfn\|Bloomberg}}{{sfn\|Data Monitor\|2011\|p=16}} There are sixteen production facilities worldwide,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=C'est aux Rues-des-Vignes que se trouve l'une des plus grandes unités de production de Royal Canin \|url=https://www.lavoixdunord.fr/1160977/article/2022-04-04/c-est-aux-rues-des-vignes-que-se-trouve-l-une-des-plus-grandes-unites-de \|access-date=3 June 2023 \|website=La Voix du Nord}}</ref><ref name=":2" /> in addition to Aimargues including at [[Cambrai]] in northern France; [[Johannesburg, South Africa]]; [[Descalvado, Brazil]];{{sfn\|Bloomberg}} and [[González Catán]], near [[Buenos Aires]], Argentina.{{sfn\|Bloomberg}} The plant located in [[Rolla, Missouri]], produces only dry pet feeds.{{sfn\|All About Feed\|2013}} Royal Canin was fined for "violating the Clean Water Act" in 2005 at this site.{{sfn\|Data Monitor\|2011\|p=12}} Line 64 ⟶ 123: The Polish government announced construction was to start in February 2006 on a fifty million euro factory in [[Niepołomice, Poland]], which would provide employment for in excess of one hundred fifty staff. At the time of the announcement, it was described as "the ninth and most modern of all of those which belong to the company"; this was because of the laboratory that was to be included in the design.{{sfn\|PALiLZ\|2005}}{{sfn\|PMR\|2006}} The company's first UK facility, at [[Castle Cary]], near [[Bristol]], opened in December 2007, two years later than expected. Annual production was expected to be two thousand tons, employing eighty staff. Although objections were raised by some local residents, others welcomed the facility.~~{{sfn\|Baillie\|2008}}~~{{sfn\|All About Feed\|2007}} The [[Environment Agency]] received complaints of an "unbearable smell" after production started. The company installed carbon filters and a new condenser at a cost of a million pounds in attempts to address the problem.{{sfn\|Peek\|2009}}{{sfn\|BBC\|2008}} In 2008, the company invested seventy–three million dollars in the construction of a factory at [[Guelph, Ontario]], Canada.{{sfn\|Royal Canin\|Canada}}{{sfn\|All About Feed\|2008}} A factory at [[North Sioux City, South Dakota]], USA, was originally purchased by Mars in 2007 and worked under the Mars Petcare brand. This was then re-branded to Royal Canin in 2011, where it manufactures ~~both~~ wet ~~and dry~~ pet food. {{sfn\|All About Feed\|2013}} Royal Canin's twelfth production facility was fully built at the end of 2009 and is located in [[Shanghai, China]].{{sfn\|Bencer\|2010}} ~~2016 saw the addition of [[Fremont, Nebraska]] and in 2017 [[Lebanon, Tennessee]].~~ A new plant has been opened in 2017 in South Korea in [[Gimje, North Jeolla Province]].<ref>{{~~Citation~~Cite web ~~needed~~\|title=로얄캐닌 50주년에 문을 연 아시아태평양 로얄캐닌 생산허브 '김제공장' \|url=https://www.dailyvet.co.kr/news/industry/100216 \|access-date=~~April~~3 ~~2021~~June 2023 \|website=Dailyvet}}</ref> In 2021, the company announced that it would invest $185 million for its facility in North Sioux City in South Dakota.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin Expands North Sioux City, South Dakota, Facility \|url=https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsitems/2-16-2022/royal-canin-north-sioux-city-south-dakota.shtml \|access-date=16 July 2023 \|website=Area Development}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=PROGRESS: Royal Canin to double size of North Sioux City plant, add 149 new jobs \|url=https://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/progress-royal-canin-to-double-size-of-north-sioux-city-plant-add-149-new-jobs/article_9d1d0af5-7e12-5e2f-9ac9-b34775cc6213.html \|access-date=16 July 2023 \|website=Sioux City Journal}}</ref> The project aimed at creating 149 new full-time jobs.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin Invests $185M in New Production Lines \|url=https://www.powderbulksolids.com/food-beverage/royal-canin-invests-185m-new-production-lines \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=Powder & Bulk Solids}}</ref> The same year Royal Canin announced an investment of $200 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Tennessee.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin plans $200 million investment to grow operations in Tennessee \|url=https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/14565-royal-canin-plans-200-million-investment-to-grow-operations-in-tennessee \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Pet Food Processing}}</ref> The expansion began in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin To Invest $200M In Tennessee Expansion \|url=https://businessfacilities.com/royal-canin-to-invest-200m-in-tennessee-expansion/ \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Business Facilities}}</ref> == Corporate information == === Governance === Since July 2022, Cécile Coutens has been the new president. She succeeds Loïc Moutault.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=30 June 2022 \|title=Royal Canin appoints first female president \|url=https://www.petbusinessworld.co.uk/people/royal-canin-appoints-first-female-president.html \|access-date=29 March 2023 \|website=Pet Business World}}</ref> She is the first woman at the head of Royal Canin.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=29 June 2022 \|title=Cécile Coutens nommée PDG de Royal Canin \|url=https://www.lesechos.fr/pme-regions/occitanie/cecile-coutens-nommee-pdg-de-royal-canin-1582545 \|access-date=29 March 2023 \|website=Les Echos}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=27 June 2022 \|title=Une nouvelle PDG à la tête de Royal Canin à Aimargues \|url=https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/economie-social/une-nouvelle-pdg-a-la-tete-de-royal-canin-a-aimargues-1656334336 \|access-date=29 March 2023 \|website=France Bleu}}</ref> ==== List of chief executive officers ==== * 1972-1994: René Gillain<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2018-11-26 \|title=Royal Canin, 50 ans et toujours innovant \|url=https://www.capital.fr/votre-carriere/royal-canin-50-ans-et-toujours-innovant-1317304 \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=Capital.fr \|language=fr}}</ref> * 1994-2004: Henri Lagarde * 2004-2007: Alain Guillemin * 2007-2014: Jean-Christophe Flatin<ref>{{Cite magazine \|last=Lavabre \|first=Sylvie \|date=2014-08-29 \|title=Le Français Jean-Christophe Flatin nommé Président de Mars Chocolat Monde \|url=https://www.lsa-conso.fr/le-francais-jean-christophe-flatin-nomme-president-de-mars-chocolat-monde,183065 \|magazine=LSA \|language=fr}}</ref> * 2014-2022: Loïc Moutault<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-27 \|title=Une nouvelle PDG à la tête de Royal Canin à Aimargues \|url=https://www.francebleu.fr/infos/economie-social/une-nouvelle-pdg-a-la-tete-de-royal-canin-a-aimargues-1656334336 \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=ici, par France Bleu et France 3 \|language=fr}}</ref> * 2022–present: Cécile Coutens<ref name=conso>{{Cite magazine \|last=Yvernault \|first=Véronique \|date=2022-06-28 \|title=Royal Canin nomme Cécile Coutens au poste de PDG \|url=https://www.lsa-conso.fr/royal-canin-nomme-cecile-coutens-au-poste-de-pdg,415021 \|magazine=LSA \|language=fr}}</ref> === Royal Canin Foundation === Founded in 2020,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Fundación Royal Canin y Dogpoint colaboran para que niños con TEA accedan a perros de asistencia \|url=https://www.animalshealth.es/empresas/fundacion-royal-canin-y-dogpoint-colaboran-ninos-tea-accedan-perros-asistencia \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Animal's Health}}</ref> the Royal Canin Foundation aims to reinforce the positive role that domestic animals play in the health and well-being of people,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Día Mundial del Perro: celébralo apoyando a una buena causa \|url=https://www.diezminutos.es/estilo-de-vida/a40675716/dia-mundial-del-perro-royal-canin-tea-dogpoint/ \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Diez Minutos}}</ref> with topics such as COVID-19 detection, cancer detection, puppy education and children with [[Autism spectrum\|autism spectrum disorders]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Ogrody Sensoryczne w Dzwonowie. Nowatorska dogoterapia z dziećmi z zaburzeniami autyzmu \|url=https://gs24.pl/ogrody-sensoryczne-w-dzwonowie-nowatorska-dogoterapia-z-dziecmi-z-zaburzeniami-autyzmu/ar/c1-16637281 \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=gs24.pl}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Esenciales los binomios humano-animal para desastres como los sismos \|url=http://www.periodismoyambiente.com.mx/2022/09/16/esenciales-los-binomios-humano-animal-para-desastres-como-los-sismos/ \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Periodismo y Ambiente}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Binomios de rescate, trascendentales para los mexicanos \|url=https://imagencdmx.com.mx/2022/09/14/binomios-de-rescate-trascendentales-para-los-mexicanos/ \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Imagen CDMX}}</ref> For example, the foundation partners with Dogpoint in Spain to facilitate access to assistance dogs for children with ASD.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=La Fundación Royal Canin se alía con Dogpoint para facilitar el acceso a perros de asistencia a niños con TEA \|url=https://www.diariosigloxxi.com/texto-ep/mostrar/20220722095348/fundacion-royal-canin-alia-dogpoint-facilitar-acceso-perros-asistencia-ninos-tea \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=Diario Siglo XXI}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=La Fundación Royal Canin se alía con Dogpoint para facilitar el acceso a perros de asistencia a niños con TEA \|url=https://sticknoticias.com/la-fundacion-royal-canin-se-alia-con-dogpoint-para-facilitar-el-acceso-a-perros-de-asistencia-a-ninos-con-tea/ \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=StickNoticias}}</ref> In France, the foundation supports the France Victimes project and has signed an agreement to finance the deployment of three new local assistance dogs per year by 2025.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Gard. Rancho : un chien d'assistance judiciaire pour le tribunal de Nîmes \|url=https://actu.fr/occitanie/nimes_30189/gard-rancho-un-chien-d-assistance-judiciaire-pour-le-tribunal-de-nimes_50912693.html \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=Actu}}</ref> In Mexico, the Foundation uses a brigade of assistant dogs called BREC K-9 to help with natural catastrophes such as earthquakes.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Esenciales los binomios humano-animal para desastres como los sismos \|url=http://www.periodismoyambiente.com.mx/2022/09/16/esenciales-los-binomios-humano-animal-para-desastres-como-los-sismos/ \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Periodismo y Ambiente}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Binomios de rescate, trascendentales para los mexicanos \|url=https://imagencdmx.com.mx/2022/09/14/binomios-de-rescate-trascendentales-para-los-mexicanos/ \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=ImagenCdMx}}</ref> === ESG === In October 2021, the Royal Canin brand announced its commitment to become carbon neutral certified by 2025<ref>{{Cite web \|title=M&Ms iconic characters are getting an 'inclusive' new look, but beyond the candy-coated makeover, the company is ramping up sustainability goals to include more diverse suppliers and farmers. \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/mars-incs-new-sustainability-goals-include-its-entire-business-model-2021-10?r=US&IR=T \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin aims for carbon neutrality by 2025 \|url=https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/15148-royal-canin-aims-for-carbon-neutrality-by-2025 \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Pet Food Processing}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Carbon-Neutral Product Labels Are Proliferating. Will They Pay Off? \|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/carbon-neutral-product-labels-are-proliferating-will-they-pay-off-11640170803 \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=The Wall Street Journal}}</ref> and adhere to the PAS 2060 standard for carbon neutrality.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin aims to be carbon neutral by 2025 \|url=https://www.petgazette.biz/201042-royal-canin-aims-to-be-carbon-neutral-by-2025/ \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Pet Gazette}}</ref> The brand claimed to have begun moving toward carbon neutrality in 2022, by having its first product range carbon-neutral certified.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin Carbon Neutral by 2025? \|url=https://globalpetindustry.com/article/royal-canin-carbon-neutral-2025 \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=Global Pet Industry}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin To Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2025 \|url=https://www.esmmagazine.com/a-brands/royal-canin-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality-by-2025-148932 \|access-date=19 August 2023 \|website=European Supermarket Magazine}}</ref> The Royal Canin brand announced that it would carry out the following actions: transitioning to renewable electricity, procuring sustainable ingredients, reducing waste and boosting circularity and implementing climate-smart business transformation.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin to achieve carbon neutral footprint \|url=https://www.petworldwide.net/content-1/news/2021/10/07/royal-canin-to-achieve-carbon-neutral-footprint.html \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Pet Worldwide}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Carbon neutrality goal set by pet food giant \|url=https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/carbon-neutrality-goal-set-by-pet-food-giant/ \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Veterinary Practice News}}</ref> For any residual emissions that Royal Canin cannot completely remove or reduce, the brand will invest in high-quality, removal-based certified carbon credits.<ref name=":3" /> Royal Canin declares qualifying the carbon footprint of 100% of its raw materials.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Envases de papel, sobres reciclados o nutrientes sostenibles aterrizan en el mundo de los animales de compañía \|url=https://www.abc.es/sociedad/mascotas/abci-envases-papel-sobres-reciclados-o-nutrientes-sostenibles-aterrizan-mundo-animales-compania-202206300247_noticia.html \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=ABC.es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=El Día Mundial del Medio Ambiente cumple 50 años: La contribución del sector veterinario \|url=https://www.animalshealth.es/profesionales/dia-mundial-medio-ambiente-cumple-50-anos-contribucion-sector-veterinario \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Animal's Health}}</ref> Around 2020, Royal Canin's factories already used 72% of renewable electricity for its factories around the world<ref>{{Cite web \|title=로얄캐닌, 연세대학교 상남경영원 ‘펫 비즈니스 최고위 과정’ 특강 마쳐 \|url=https://biz.chosun.com/distribution/food/2022/11/29/CROQCVZD7VGCXAYKMVCMK36NNY/ \|access-date=27 August 2023 \|website=Chosunbiz}}</ref> powered by systems that had been built in the past 20 years. === Events === Royal Canin organizes events related to the pet and industry, such as the Vet Symposium,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Vets invited to Royal Canin's 2022 Vet Symposium \|url=https://www.vetsurgeon.org/b/veterinary-news/posts/vets-invited-to-royal-canin-s-2022-vet-symposium \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=VetSurgeon}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin is offering its Vet Symposium content for free on demand \|url=https://www.petfoodprocessing.net/articles/15183-royal-canin-is-offering-its-vet-symposium-content-for-free-on-demand \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Pet Food Processing}}</ref> aimed at veterinarians and also veterinary nurses,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin to dedicate symposium to VNs for first time \|url=https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/royal-canin-to-dedicate-symposium-to-vns-for-first-time/ \|access-date=19 December 2023 \|website=Vet Times}}</ref> and the PRO Experts Forum, aimed at breeders.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Royal Canin Pro experts forum: breeding and pet ownership \|url=https://petnews.com.au/royal-canin-pro-experts-forum-responsible-breeding-and-pet-ownership/ \|access-date=8 August 2023 \|website=Pet News}}</ref> In December 2023, Royal Canin inaugurated the first edition of its international photography competition, Royal Canin Photography Award (RCPA).<ref>{{Cite web \|title=AIMARGUES Royal Canin dévoile les lauréats des " Photography Award " \|url=https://www.objectifgard.com/gard/aimargues-royal-canin-devoile-les-laureats-des-photography-award-120148.php \|access-date=31 January 2024 \|website=Objectif Gard}}</ref> The competition is an attempt to celebrate the uniqueness of cats and dogs and their diversity through arts.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=La griffe d'excellence de Marie Hervé et Elsa Martinez au Royal Canin photography award à Aimargues \|url=https://www.midilibre.fr/2023/12/11/la-griffe-dexcellence-de-marie-herve-et-elsa-martinez-au-royal-canin-photography-award-a-aimargues-11635213.php \|access-date=31 January 2024 \|website=Midi Libre}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Exposition à New-York et 10000 € pour le vainqueur du concours photos organisé par Royal Canin \|url=https://www.lereveildumidi.fr/culture-et-terroir/culture/exposition-%C3%A0-new-york-et-10000-%E2%82%AC-pour-le-vainqueur-du-concours-photos-organis%C3%A9-par-royal-canin \|access-date=31 January 2024 \|website=Le Réveil du Midi}}</ref> == In popular culture == A Royal Canin advertisement from the 1980s featured a running [[German Shepherd]] in slow motion, set to the instrumental theme "Chi Mai" composed by [[Ennio Morricone]].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Guillaume \|first=Ondine \|date=2021-12-27 \|title=Top 5 des publicités des années 80/90 indissociables de la musique classique \|url=https://www.radioclassique.fr/classique/top-5-des-publicites-des-annees-80-90-indissociables-de-la-musique-classique/ \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=Radio Classique \|language=fr-FR}}</ref><ref name=conso/> [[Alain Chabat]] parodied this advertisement by including a slow-motion chase scene (with "Chi Mai" as the background music) between [[Idéfix]] and a legionary in the 2002 film ''[[Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra]]''.<ref name="lanouvellerepu">{{cite web \|title=Cyril Casmèze va réveiller l’animal qui est en vous \|url=https://www.lanouvellerepublique.fr/niort/cyril-casmeze-va-reveiller-l-animal-qui-est-en-vous \|access-date=16 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2021-06-30 \|title=Royal Canin va investir 46 millions d’euros en France, dont la moitié dans le Gard \|url=https://objectif-languedoc-roussillon.latribune.fr/entreprises/2021-06-30/royal-canin-va-investir-46-millions-d-euros-en-france-dont-la-moitie-dans-le-gard-888015.html \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=La Tribune \|language=fr}}</ref> == Controversies == In 2013, following a controversy sparked by the support of dog and bear fights by its Ukrainian subsidiary, the company announced its commitment to assisting in the protection of bears in [[Ukraine]].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Combats chiens-ours : Royal Canin prend ses responsabilités \|website=Fondation 30 Millions d'Amis \|url=https://www.30millionsdamis.fr/actualites/article/6419-combats-chiens-ours-royal-canin-prend-ses-responsabilites/ \|date=2013-08-01 \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2013-07-31 \|title=Royal Canin va financer un projet de défense des ours en Ukraine \|url=https://www.20minutes.fr/planete/1194513-20130731-20130731-royal-canin-va-financer-projet-defense-ours-ukraine \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=www.20minutes.fr \|language=fr}}</ref> In 2017, the brand was mentioned in a report by [[France 5]], "What Kind of Kibble for Our Pets?" and in the book "Ce Poison Nommé Croquette" by Jérémy Anso, criticizing the quality of products from [[Hill's Pet Nutrition]] and Royal Canin, among others.<ref>{{Citation \|title=Quelles croquettes pour nos bêtes ? Quelles croquettes pour nos bêtes ? \|date=2019-10-06 \|url=https://www.france.tv/documentaires/science-sante/280341-quelles-croquettes-pour-nos-betes.html \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|language=fr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Thức ăn cho chó \|url=https://dogily.vn/thuc-an-cho-cho/ \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|website=dogily.vn \|language=vi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=2017-10-22 \|title=Polémique sur les croquettes : les grandes marques contre attaque en interne {{!}} Dur à Avaler \|url=https://www.dur-a-avaler.com/polemique-sur-les-croquettes-les-grandes-marques-contre-attaque-en-interne/ \|access-date=2023-08-16 \|language=fr-FR}}</ref> ==Notes== Line 82 ⟶ 178: '''Bibliography''' {{Refbegin}} {{cite web\|last=Baillie\|first=Stuart\|date=2008-05-06\|title=The hidden jewel in Royal Canin's crown\|url=http://www.dogworld.co.uk/product.php/Features/23-baillie\|publisher=[[Dog World 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