REIDSVILLE, N.C. - Farmina Pet Foods, a pet nutrition manufacturer, opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Reidsville, N.C., marking a 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 pet food made with European ingredients.The 150,000-square-...
REIDSVILLE, N.C. - Farmina Pet Foods, a pet nutrition manufacturer, opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Reidsville, N.C., marking a 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 pet food made with European ingredients.
The 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, located at 248 Sands Road, Reidsville, N.C., represents a $115 million investment and is expected to create 200 new jobs over the next five years, with 75 positions already filled, said Farmina. 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 opening of the facility on June 11.
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. 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."
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 said.
"As Italians, family is at the heart of everything we do – and that includes our pets," said 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."
The high-tech facility was years in the making and supported by a coalition including the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rockingham County, the City of Reidsville, Duke Energy and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC), with assistance from the state's Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG).