UK: Nestle invests in Purina pet food plant

FMCG giant Nestle has recently announced that the company is investing £150 million ($199 million) to upgrade its Nestle Purina pet food factory in Wisbech, UK.

In a press release, the company said it had been investing in its Purina factories worldwide in response to rising pet food sales , noting the category accounted for 20% of the company’s total sales in 2023, up from just 12% a decade ago.

The investment will be used to install new technology and machinery on existing lines, improving facilities for the factory’s 600 employees, and also to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. Investment in skills is also said to be included in the program.

The facility produces goods under well-known brands such as Feliz, Gourmet and Winalot. The improvements are expected to be finalised by early 2025.

Source: Nestle