Farmina Pet Foods opens $115M premium pet food manufacturing facility in North Carolina
Farmina Pet Foods has opened a premium pet food manufacturing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina. The company, which produces high-quality nutritional products for pets using European ingredients and food safety standards, invested $115 million into the 150,000-square-foot project, creating 200 new jobs over five years, with 75 already filled.
The facility is located at 248 Sands Road and will manufacture pet food tailored to North American consumers, delivering increased production capacity, shorter supply chains, and enhanced sustainability. Farmina will produce using its proprietary technology, upholding European nutritional and safety standards that exceed U.S. regulations. The project was supported by a coalition that includes the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rockingham County, the City of Reidsville, Duke Energy, and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, with funding assistance from the state’s Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG).
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Loris Rinaldi, CEO of Farmina Pet Foods North America, said, “As Italians, family is at the heart of everything we do – and that includes our pets. 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.”
Senator Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina Senate, added, “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.”
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