The pet food division accounted for 22% of Colgate-Palmolive’s total sales in the first quarter.

The new plant is the company’s first in North Carolina and 23rd in the United States. 

Purina has not built a facility from the “ground up” since 1975.

Funds will expand capacity by 25% for C&D Foods, a subsidiary of ABP Food Group.

Consumption trends look positive for the fresh pet food brand as it works to restore profitability and meet demand.

Pet industry sales continue to increase despite economic challenges, predicting profitability for years to come.

The pet food manufacturing business posted a net sales increase of 21.5% over the three-month period.

The company has established a new production line to support increasing demand in Mexico, Central America and Columbia.

The company has invested nearly $245.4 million in its pet food operations in the country.

The acquisition is expected to provide Post with an entry point into the private label and co-manufacturing segment of the industry.