Nestlé's  2008 annual report recorded 12% growth in its  PetCare  segment, according to the company.

Other report highlights include:

• The EBIT margin increased 20 basis points to 15.7% of sales
• The RIG held up, reflecting strength of brands such as Friskies, Beneful, DogChow, Gourmet and Fancy Feast
• Purina Beneful  (considered premium food) grew 38%