The new plant in Delano, Minn. features two extrusion lines, six packaging lines, on-site warehousing and room for future capacity expansions.

Farmina Pet Food USA will create 129 jobs in Reidsville with the creation of its new $28.5 million headquarters in North America.

The premium pet treat company will invest $18 million to expand its manufacturing, research and development and food safety capabilities.

The global CPG company will invest in regenerative agriculture, sustainable ingredient sourcing, reforestation, and several other initiatives to offset its carbon footprint.

The latest in the company’s streak of capital investments in pet food manufacturing capabilities across the United States.

Recapping several new facilities, technical centers and innovation hubs that were announced or opened in 2020 to drive animal nutrition research forward.

The two companies have partnered to tap further into the growing market for insect proteins in animal food as a sustainable and environmentally friendly option.

The company’s Kitchens 2.0 came online in late October, just one facet of a slew of upcoming capacity expansions expected to drive the company forward.

The ingredient, NexPro®, is derived from co-products of the ethanol production process and will compete with corn gluten meal, fishmeal, soy and corn protein concentrates as a new high-protein, plant-based ingredient for pet food and feed production.