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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Mars Petcare Upgrades Kansas City, Missouri, Manufacturing Complex

08/01/2022
Pet food and products manufacturer Mars Petcare will enhance its manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Missouri. The $82 million project is expected to create 95 jobs.

The expansion will increase production capacity for GREENIES treats by more than 75 percent, or more than 940 million treats per year. Upgrades also include the addition of new processing and packaging machinery, as well as utilities and infrastructure. The facility currently employs more than 260 employees.

“As the bond between people and their pets has never been stronger, we’re dedicated to answering the ever-growing needs of pet parents and furthering our purpose: A Better World for Pets,” said Ikdeep Singh, Global President, Mars Pet Nutrition. “We’re proud to deepen our commitment to Kansas City and to our Associates who play a critical role in continuing to deliver product innovation to meet the new ways pet parents seek to bond with and feed their pets.”

Mars Petcare’s Kansas City facility is one of more than a dozen sites in the nation and has served as a fundamental hub for treat manufacturing since 2006.

“Kansas City’s strong workforce and pro-business climate have made it a vibrant and ideal location for manufacturers like Mars Petcare,” said Maggie Kost, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “This expansion is creating more quality jobs and demonstrates confidence in our state’s business advantages. We appreciate our partners’ work on this significant project that will strengthen the Kansas City region’s ability to prosper for years to come.”

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services, with $40 billion in annual sales in 2020. Mars was ranked as the sixth-largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes.

“We're thrilled to have Mars Petcare continue to expand in our community,” said Steven Anthony, Executive Director of Business Development for the Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City. “Their growth is indicative of the momentum we're seeing in new job creation and business attraction as a result of our business-friendly leadership and focus on making KCMO a great place to live and work.”

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