NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE July 2025 21 Farmina Pet Foods, one of the global leaders in premium pet nutrition, officially opened its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina, marking a major milestone in the company's 50-year history. While new to U.S. manufacturing, Farmina has served North American pet owners for more than a decade, delivering premium pet food made with European ingredients, upheld by rigorous standards and cutting-edge technology. The 150,000-square-foot stateof-the-art manufacturing facility, located at 248 Sands Road, Reidsville, represents a $115 million investment and is expected to create 200 new jobs over the next five years, with 75 positions already filled. New roles include machine operators, veterinarians, chemical technicians, shipping clerks, maintenance technicians, managers, and supervisors. To celebrate Farmina's investment in the local and state economies, North Carolina State Senator Phil Berger, Assistant Commissioner for Consumer Protection, NC Department of Agriculture Chrissy Waggett, Chairman of the Rockingham County board of Commissioners Kevin Berger, and Mayor of Reidsville Donald Gorham, attended the official opening of the facility on June 11, 2025. Senator Phil Berger welcomed the expansion, stating, "Farmina's decision to establish its U.S. operations in North Carolina is a strong endorsement of our skilled workforce and our growing reputation as a business-friendly hub for modern, innovative manufacturing." He continued, "We're thrilled to welcome this world-class technology to our great state and proudly open our arms to Farmina as they join our business community." Read more>> Italian pet food company expands operations to US with new facility Photo: Farmina A front-runner in the production of sustainable chemicals of food waste, ChainCraft entered a long-term exclusive supply agreement for butyric acid to the animal nutrition sector with Innovad Group, one of the global leaders in animal health and nutrition solutions. Through this collaboration, ChainCraft will supply fatty acids of high purity to Innovad, enabling the production of low carbon advanced feed additives that support both animal intestinal health and environmental sustainability, according to the companies’ statement. This partnership not only promotes sustainability within the animal feed industry but also brings a unique synergy between two innovators. ChainCraft’s cutting-edge fermentation technology transforms organic residues into high-value short & medium chain fatty acids, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil and palm oil-based products. Innovad, headquartered in Belgium, specializes in natural, science-backed feed solutions that improve animal welfare and performance, while minimizing environmental impact. Innovad points to its portfolio as supporting farmers globally in lowering disease occurrence, mortality and feed requirement - all of which improves animal welfare and sustainability of their farm. By integrating ChainCraft’s bio-based fatty acids into its product portfolio, Innovad aims to enhance the health and nutrition of livestock while reducing dependency on non-renewable resources. Read more>> ChainCraft and Innovad partner for sustainable feed Photo: ChainCraft
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