The company has recently launched two enzyme ingredients, which together offer manufacturing benefits and can improve savory flavors in pet food formulations.
EnviroFlight, a subsidiary of Darling Ingredients, will expand the facility by more than 173,000 square feet and add an estimated 40 jobs in Maysville.
Growth is attributed to double-digit sales increases for dog and cat food, 25% sales growth for wet pet food and 40% growth for pet treats over the quarter.
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.