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Pandemic pet surge sends Nestlé sales soaring Purina Petcare division drives sales growth last year up more than a tenth from 2019 levels 18 February 2021 • 11:38am Nestlé posted its fastest sales growth in five years as it was fuelled by demand for pet food and vitamin supplements in lockdown. The world’s largest food company continued to outshine its rivals by notching up organic sales growth of 3.6pc in 2020 - the highest level since 2015. Its Purina Petcare division was the biggest driver of growth, with sales up 10.2pc compared with 2019. The health science arm also buoyed its performance with sales up 12.2pc on strong demand for its vitamin and mineral supplements ranges. ....