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Simmons Animal Nutrition unveils new website

Simmons unveils new website

03.09.2022

The company redesigned its animal nutrition site to better reflect its commitment toward the animal and pet food industries.

Recapping new facility announcements and expansions in the final months of 2021

Pet industry continues groundbreaking growth

01.21.2022

By Jordan Tyler

A recap of new facility announcements, acquisitions and expansion plans announced by pet food manufacturers and suppliers in the second half of 2021.

Simmons Pet Food's new Dubuque cannery at sunset

Simmons Pet Food cuts the ribbon in Dubuque

07.21.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The leading co-manufacturer has officially opened its new pet food cannery in Iowa.

Simmons Foods continues investment in future talent

06.18.2021

By Jennifer Semple

The company has awarded $145,000 to the "Class of 2021" recipients of its M.H. "Bill" Simmons Memorial Scholarship program.

Simmons updates progress at new facility in Dubuque, Iowa

Simmons Pet Food facility in Dubuque on track to open in July

04.01.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The company has invested $80 million to prepare a state-of-the-art wet pet food cannery in Iowa.

Simmons to administer COVID-19 vaccines to employees

Simmons' Arkansas employees to recieve COVID-19 vaccines

03.11.2021

By Ryan McCarthy

The vaccines will be administered at drive-thru clinics and through the company's network of healthcare providers and on-site medical professionals.

Simmons Foods makes Forbes' 2021 list of America's Best Midsize Employers

Simmons named among Forbes’ 500 Best Midsize Employers in the US

03.02.2021

By Jordan Tyler

The poultry and pet food manufacturer was recognized for putting employee needs first throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simmons in talks to build wet pet food cannery in Dubuque

12.18.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The City of Dubuque, Iowa is finalizing a development agreement in which Simmons will purchase an existing facility and expand it for a total $80 million investment.

Simmons plans to close Pennsauken wet pet food facility

Updated: Simmons' Pennsauken closure to affect 176 employees

07.31.2020

By Jordan Tyler

The company first announced plans in November 2019 to transition production in Pennsauken to a high-speed line in Emporia, Kan. to optimize its operations.