Nestlé Invests Over SFr157m to Expand Pet-Food Production at Purina Facility in Thailand
Nestlé is investing more than SFr157 million ($194.1 million) into its pet-food production facility in Rayong, Thailand, as part of efforts to meet growing demand for premium pet food across Asia and beyond. The investment will add two new production lines at the site, which already produces under brands like Purina One, Pro Plan, Felix, and Friskies. These new lines are expected to be operational by 2028. The expansion is driven by increasing pet ownership—particularly of cats—and a shift from home-cooked meals to commercial premium products in the region. Nestlé's CEO for Asia, Oceania, and Africa emphasized that pet food represents one of its most dynamic segments globally, contributing around 21% of group sales. In Q2 2026, the category delivered high-single-digit organic growth across these regions. This investment is part of a broader strategy to expand Nestlé's manufacturing footprint in Thailand and follows recent investments in facilities for Nescafé, infant formula, and coffee production.
