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Farmina Opens First U.S. Manufacturing Facility

The 150,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Reidsville, N.C., represents a $115 million investment.

Loris Rinaldi, CEO Farmina Pet Foods North America (left) and Angelo Russo, CEO Farmina Pet Foods at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Loris Rinaldi, CEO Farmina Pet Foods North America (left) and Angelo Russo, CEO Farmina Pet Foods at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Image courtesy of Farmina Pet Foods

Farmina Pet Foods, a provider of pet nutrition, officially opened its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in Reidsville, N.C.

The 150,000-sq-ft state-of-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.

The company's investment in North Carolina is expected to contribute millions of dollars to the state's economy. Farmina's decision to manufacture in the U.S. allows the company to localize production, serving the growing North American market faster and more sustainably, the company says.

The company adds that this expansion brings in new manufacturing technology, quality of ingredients, and European food safety and nutrition standards that adhere to and far exceed U.S. regulations. Through the production output of this new facility, Farmina sets a new standard of pet care for consumers across North America.

"As Italians, family is at the heart of everything we doand that includes our pets," says Loris Rinaldi, CEO of Farmina Pet Foods North America. "This belief drives us to create the highest quality nutrition for our four-legged family members. With our new Reidsville facility, we're proud to bring European standards, premium ingredients, and personalized support to pet parents across the U.S."

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