We believe in you
Five Principles
Royal Canin is a proud member of Mars, Incorporated. Every Associate at Mars upholds foundational principles and beliefs about how we should treat each other, our clients, and the world around us. The Five Principles form the foundation of how we do business today and every day. At Mars, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
Quality: Quality begins with delivering our best to the people and pets we serve. It continues through all that we do.
Responsibility: We take responsibility without being asked. We support the responsibilities of others.
Mutuality: A mutual benefit is a shared benefit. Shared benefits will endure.
Efficiency: Our resources are precious. Being efficient helps us accomplish more and waste less.
Freedom: Freedom lets us shape our future. Performance allows us to remain free.
1968
Our passion for pet health through nutrition began with one man
Jean Cathary, a French vet practitioner who strongly believed that food could impact the health of animals, designs the "yellow soup" The ROYAL CANIN® brand is registered.
1974
International expansion
Our products are sold in eight countries in Europe.
1994
Pioneering cat nutrition
Launch of RCFI range, a triple revolution in cat food: premium, dry, specialized distribution.
2002
A new family: Mars
In 2002, Royal Canin proudly joins the MARS family of businesses, welcoming a complementary set of principles to the Royal Canin founding philosophies.
2014
Each dog is unique
Start of the individualization journey with the launch of GHA, a test that scans dogs' DNA, allowing veterinarians to create customized health plans that reflect each dog's individual genetic code.
2018
Opening of our 15th factory & extension of our Campus
Our Vision
Continuing beyond nutrition
More diagnostic tools and new distribution models to better serve the health of cats and dogs.