The facility, located in Miami, Okla., will produce Purina’s lines of dog and cat treats.

During its CAGNY presentation, the company detailed its plans to maintain its foothold as a leader in pet care and nutrition.

The company was a recipient of Purina’s latest Pet Care Innovation Prize.

Nestlé’s pet care division was the largest contributor to organic growth in 2022, as reported in the company’s full-year 2022 earnings report.

Artie and Happy Bond, along with three other startups, will compete for the grand prize in March.

The grant will be used to renovate a sewer treatment facility in Eden, NC, where Purina operates a large manufacturing facility.

The company has implemented solutions from Blue Yonder and 3DVR Solutions.

The company plans to build a wet pet food manufacturing facility near its dry pet food facility in the region.

According to Insuranks, US pet owners feel they spent more on their pets in 2022 compared to previous years.

The company will add automated warehousing technology to its existing facility in Iowa.