The company revealed several sustainability accomplishments in its latest environmental report.

The plant, a nearly $65 million investment, will process pulses such as local fava beans, into food and feed ingredients. 

The report highlights the retailer’s progress in supporting animal welfare, empowering its employees and prioritizing sustainability. 

The project will provide the company with renewable energy and steam for cooking pet food products.

The company’s Pet Power walkway will convert steps from consumers and their pets into renewable electricity. 

The latest innovations in baking equipment aim to help pet food and treat processors meet consumer demand, while also offering efficiency and sustainability benefits. 

The focus of the facility will be the development of plant-based, microbial and cell-based meats, dairy, seafood and egg products.

The pet food division reported the highest annual organic growth rate across the company.

The company reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 40%, achieved zero-waste, and made progress toward several other environmental and social goals.

This latest expansion represents a $10 million investment by the company.