The company partnered with two global packaging innovators to develop the recycled materials packaging solution, which will be piloted across Europe into 2021.
The 1.2 million-square-foot facility is the second new US facility announced by Purina in 2020 and one of several recent capital investments made by Nestlé to bolster pet food operations.
The company partnered with Amcor to develop a 100% recyclable wet pet food pouch to withstand heating and sanitizing during processing and offer a sustainable option for pet owners.
The pet food manufacturer has expanded the availability of its LiveClear cat food formulas to brick-and-mortar retailers, veterinary clinics and e-commerce platforms across Canada.