Nestlé Purina to Invest €560 Million in New Italian Pet Food Manufacturing Hub
Nestlé Purina will invest approximately €560 million in northern Italy to build a new pet food manufacturing plant and logistics hub, reinforcing its European production network as demand for premium pet nutrition continues to expand.
Nestlé has announced an investment of approximately €560 million in Italy for the construction of a new integrated Purina production facility and logistics centre in Mantua, representing one of the company's largest recent industrial investments in Europe.
The project includes a new wet pet food manufacturing plant alongside a logistics platform serving multiple Nestlé brands, with the objective of improving supply-chain efficiency while supporting future growth in the rapidly expanding pet care sector.
Expanding Europe's pet food capacity
Nestlé said the investment reflects the increasing importance of the pet nutrition business within its global portfolio. Rising pet ownership and consumer demand for premium products continue to drive investment across manufacturing, innovation and distribution.
The integrated facility is expected to improve logistics, reduce transportation requirements and strengthen supply-chain sustainability throughout Europe.
Implications beyond Europe
The investment highlights Europe's continued role as a manufacturing base for multinational food companies while reinforcing Italy's position within Nestlé's industrial network.
For Latin America, the project underscores the growing global demand for premium pet nutrition, a segment where European companies continue to expand production capacity and technological capabilities.
