ADM inaugurates Wet Pet Food Facility for Ganador and Minino Brands
ADM has inaugurated a new pet food plant in Yecapixtla, Morelos. This facility, featuring three production lines and an investment of $39 million dollars, is ADM's first in Mexico dedicated to wet food for dogs and cats.
Since 2008, the company has become one of the leading players in the domestic animal nutrition industry in Mexico through its brands Ganador®, Minino®, Top Choice®, and FullTrust®. Part of this consolidation is due to significant investments, in addition to opening this new line. ADM inaugurated a new production line in 2023 to expand pet food production in Guadalajara and a Macro Distribution Center in the State of Mexico.
In addition to this, the care of these animals has been increasing. In fact, the Pet Nutrition Insights Report developed by the company, revealed that 79% of consumers worldwide would be willing to spend more on preventive care and premium food for their pets. In this sense, ADM decided to expand its production facility in Mexico to meet the growing demand for food made with meat and other ingredients selected by animal nutrition experts, providing beloved pets with a balanced and varied diet.
The Morelos Plant stands out as one of the most modern facilities of the company in Mexico. Its automated processes contribute to promoting ergonomic work for employees, reducing energy consumption and efficiently using water.
The inauguration ceremony for the plant was led by Karim Castro, President of Animal and Pet Nutrition for Northern Latin America, and the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development, Julio Berdegué Sacristán.
"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. 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," said Castro.
Driving the development of the state of Morelos, in addition to the dry pet food plant and this new wet food plant, ADM has donated a Cold Room to the State Food Bank, strengthening the institution's facilities to serve the most vulnerable members of the community.