ADM has officially opened its first wet pet food manufacturing facility in Mexico, located in Yecapixtla, Morelos. The new plant, which includes three production lines and represents a $39 million investment, will focus on producing wet food for the company’s Ganador and Minino brands.
ADM has steadily expanded its footprint in Mexico’s pet food market since 2008, becoming a major player through its Ganador, Minino, Top Choice, and FullTrust brands. Recent investments include a new production line at its Guadalajara plant in 2023 and the opening of a Macro Distribution Center in the State of Mexico.
“The pet nutrition sector is key due to the size of the market in Mexico. Estimations indicate that there are over 80 million companion animals, with dogs and cats being the most popular,” said Karim Castro, president of Animal and Pet Nutrition for Northern Latin America. “This expansion will allow us to meet the needs of our strategic partners and strengthen our position within the top two pet food manufacturers in the country.”
According to ADM’s Pet Nutrition Insights Report, 79% of global consumers are willing to spend more on preventive care and premium nutrition for their pets. The new wet food facility aims to meet this demand with recipes formulated by animal nutrition experts using high-quality meat and other carefully selected ingredients.
The Morelos facility is one of ADM’s most advanced in Mexico, featuring automation that reduces energy and water usage while improving ergonomics for workers. During the plant’s inauguration ceremony, ADM also highlighted its community efforts in the region, including a recent donation of a Cold Room to the State Food Bank to help improve food distribution infrastructure.
Adapted from a press release.
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