Nestlé Purina pet food factory expansion unveiled

Nestlé has unveiled a $90 million expansion to its Blayney site in New South Wales, thereby expanding the wet cat food production capacity of the Purina PetCare brand.

The factory expansion is set to meet increased demand for cat food in Australia using high-speed manufacturing to produce brands such as Felix, Fancy Feast, Pro Plan and Purina One. The wet cat food production facility was opened in 2014 and its expansion announced in 2020.

“We are proud to produce quality Purina pet food for our much-loved furry friends across Australia and around the region, right here in Blayney,” said Nestlé Blayney Factory Manager Charlene De Wit.

“Our expanded facilities will allow us to scale up production of single-serve wet cat food by over 120% — as well as the dry cat and dog food we already produce.”

The facilities will utilise local ingredients, with over 85% of raw materials to be locally sourced, including meats and grains.

“We have an incredibly dedicated and highly skilled team here at Blayney. By bringing leading technology to our factory and continuing to use high-quality ingredients in our product, we are even more confident that we will continue to enrich the lives of pets and the people who love them for years to come,” De Wit said.

The factory employs over 300 people and has created 20 new jobs with the expansion.