Cosechas Argentinas, an agribusiness company founded in 1979, is building a new pet food manufacturing facility with a production capacity of 6 metric tons per hour, expected to begin operations in late 2026 or early 2027, and leveraging its established agricultural infrastructure for competitive ingredient sourcing and cost advantages.
- New facility location: San Andrés de Giles, Buenos Aires province, Argentina
- Production capacity: 6 metric tons per hour with extrusion, drying, grinding and coating technologies
- Launch timeline: Operations expected to begin late 2026 or early 2027
- Distribution strategy: Starting with agricultural retailers, then expanding to veterinary clinics, pet shops and supermarkets
- Competitive advantage: Established agricultural infrastructure supporting ingredient sourcing and supply reliability
Cosechas Argentinas, an agribusiness company established in 1979, is preparing to enter the dry pet food market with a new manufacturing facility in San Andrés de Giles, Buenos Aires province. The investment marks a new chapter for a company traditionally involved in grain storage, agricultural inputs, soybean processing and livestock feed manufacturing.
Its new production line will have an initial capacity of 6 metric tons per hour, incorporating extrusion, drying, grinding and coating technologies. Operations are expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027.
Cosechas Argentinas enters the industry with an important advantage: an established agricultural infrastructure that could support ingredient sourcing, supply reliability and competitive production costs. The company plans to begin selling through agricultural supply retailers, locally known as forrajerías, before expanding into veterinary clinics, pet shops and supermarkets. The facility will also offer contract manufacturing services.
Does Argentina need another pet food producer?
Argentina already has a well-developed pet food manufacturing industry, supported by established domestic producers, multinational companies, modern processing facilities and a strong agricultural supply chain. The country is hardly facing a shortage of industrial expertise or access to raw materials.
Nevertheless, new investment is welcome, particularly as the market gradually recovers from recent economic pressures.
Pet food consumption has shown resilience, supported by widespread pet ownership and growing demand for higher-quality nutrition. Moderating inflation and the prospect of more favorable relative prices could also create better conditions for manufacturers and consumers, although purchasing power remains a constraint.
Stimulating competition
For Cosechas Argentinas, this environment offers an opportunity to enter an established but evolving market, combining its agricultural experience with new manufacturing capabilities.
Its arrival will not fundamentally change Argentina’s industrial landscape overnight. However, additional investment can stimulate competition, introduce new products and strengthen the country's production base.
In a market with considerable industrial experience and renewed growth prospects, the entry of another manufacturer is not necessarily a response to insufficient capacity. It is also a sign that companies continue to see opportunities worth investing in.
