Brazil: Grupo New Pet to expand with new production facility

Brazilian pet food firm Grupo New Pet has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility in the state of Sao Paulo.

According to sources, the new 40,000 sq m plant will be dedicated to the production of dry dog and cat food and it is expected to triple the group’s production capacity, which currently stands at 25,000 tons per year.

The plant marks the beginning of a new phase of expansion for the company, as it seeks to expands its national presence and strengthen its position in the Brazilian pet industry.

Leonel Mazzini, founder and president of Grupo New Pet, said: “We are taking an important step in consolidating the Grupo New Pet as a national brand. The new plant in Sao Paulo reflects our commitment to innovation, sustainability and logistical efficiency, pillars that support the group’s growth and reinforce our purpose of offering high-performance nutrition with environmental responsibility”.

The company’s portfolio consists of brands such as Natural Dots, New Dots and Buzz. It also manufactures private label products for supermarket chains.

Construction of the new plant is expected to begin in March.

Source: Giro News