NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2022 93 Mt Cook Alpine Salmon has announced that it will build New Zealand’s first sustainable, land-based salmon farm in Twizel region. A prototype for the salmon farm is in the early stages of development, with backing from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) fund. SFF Futures is committing $6.7 million over six years to the $16.7 million project, which was officially launched in Twizel. Mt Cook Alpine Salmon CEO, David Cole, said the company is delighted to be partnering with SFF Futures. “There are always risks associated with innovative projects like this and Government support helps cushion this risk and accelerate outcomes,” said Cole. “Despite the difficult market conditions over the last few years, our customers love the taste of our unique freshwater King Salmon and demand continues to exceed our supply. This co-funding enables us to expand our production capacity through a new way of farming that has the potential to be a game-changer for the company and the aquaculture sector in New Zealand.” Mt Cook Alpine Salmon to build innovative land-based salmon farm Purina leaders and community representatives gathered in Clinton, Iowa, on Oct. 5th to celebrate the completion of a $156 million expansion at the company's local factory. The project expands capacity and production capabilities for Purina's high-quality pet care brands and adds a technical training center. Purina's Clinton factory produces some of the company's most popular pet food and treat brands, and is a hub for innovative new products. The pet food production expansion includes new cooking and packaging lines that will be used to make a variety of pet food brands, including Purina ONE, Purina Pro Plan and Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. This expansion results from growing demand from pet owners for its nutritious, science-based dog and cat foods using high-quality and trusted ingredients. Purina also purchased a building adjacent to the factory that has been retrofitted for the packaging and storage of two unique Purina brands. In addition to investing in the growth of Purina's brands, Purina is also investing in the future of its employees. The new 3,800-square-foot technical training center in Clinton supports Purina's investment in digital tools and technology to enhance collaboration and innovation in manufacturing. The expansion results in 96 new positions at the factory, which now employs approximately 570 people. Purina employs approximately 1,370 people across Iowa. In addition to the factory in Clinton, Purina has operations in Fort Dodge and Davenport. Purina celebrates completion of $156 million factory expansion in Iowa
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