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Mars, the USA-based multinational food and pet care manufacturer, is proposing to close its pet food production facility in Minden, Germany, as part of a strategic review of its operations.
The proposal affects approximately 110 employees at the Minden site, which manufactures dry pet food brands including Pedigree, Crave, and Perfect Fit for more than 20 countries. Production is expected to end by late 2026, with volumes transferred to other European Union facilities.
This restructuring follows previous announcements regarding Mars’s broader €1 billion ($1.18 billion) investment in modernising its European footprint. The investment program includes facility upgrades in France, Poland, and Spain.
Simultaneously, the company confirmed it will permanently shut its pet nutrition facility in Henderson, USA, by mid-June 2026. This decision, affecting 150 staff, follows a fatal explosion in February after which the plant was deemed beyond safe repair.
A spokesperson for Mars Pet Nutrition stated the move is “part of regular reviews of our business operations and structure to meet the needs of our customers and consumers”.
Source: Just Food / International Pet Food / Yahoo Finance / Feed Business MEA
