Nestle Purina PetCare plans to expand its pet food manufacturing facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin, USA, reported the Daily Jefferson County Union. The proposed US$100 million expansion to Purina’s pet food facility would add 5,000 square feet or more of new facility space. Purina projects that the expansion will need at least 75 new full-time employees with average starting wages of US$25 per hour or more.
The pet food facility expansion and new equipment are expected to increase the company’s manufacturing capacity and accommodate new production lines. Output volume may increase by 30% or more.
The town’s council will vote on a resolution to support the planned expansion on July 19. The resolution would also grant various incentives to Purina.
Nestle Purina PetCare background
Nestlé Purina PetCare remains a top player in the global pet care industry, according to Petfood Industry’s Top Company’s Current Data. The company reported strong organic growth in its pet care products in 2020, led by its premium brands Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Felix. Annual revenue in 2021 reached US$16.5 billion for Nestle Purina PetCare.
Long a leader in the U.S. market, Nestlé Purina also operates pet food factories in 19 countries. Nestlé Purina claims three headquarters globally: St. Louis, Missouri, USA, for its North American and Latin American operations; Lausanne, Switzerland, in Europe; and Sydney, Australia, covering Asia, Oceania and Africa. Its parent company, Nestlé's world headquarters, is in Vevey, Switzerland.
