Mars Petcare is expanding its European production capacity with 2 new lines dedicated to Royal Canin wet food.

 

According to the company, these lines are expected to increase Mars' production capacity by 44,000 tons –roughly double the site's previous potential.

 

Already able to produce 50,000 tons, the facility could produce up to 600,000 boxes and 1 million pouches per day. The €120 million ($123.5M) expansion began in April 2022. The company's European Royal Canin products had previously been produced in Austria.

 

Mars' facilities are also undergoing longer-term changes. The company aims for its Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel facility to be carbon neutral by 2040.

 

Growth strategy

 

According to the company's press release, the products from the French facility are destined for European markets.

 

Mars recently invested millions in a similar expansion in Australia as part of its global production expansion. The country is also home to its first 100% renewable steam-based plant.

 

In 2024, the pet food manufacturer unveiled plans for a $1 billion (€897.1M) investment with the objective to double sales by 2030.

 

By: Dan O'Connor

 

Source: GlobalPETS


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