BATAVIA, OHIO (Aug. 31, 2026) – Community leaders, elected officials, and Nestlé Purina associates and leaders gathered today to celebrate the official grand opening of Purina's newest pet food manufacturing facility in Batavia, Ohio. The event marks a major milestone for the company and the culmination of years of planning, construction and workforce development to bring Purina's most advanced manufacturing facility to life.
Representing an investment of more than $550 million, the Batavia factory is Purina's first brand-new factory built from the ground up since 1975 and the largest investment Nestlé has made in a Purina manufacturing facility to date. The facility is already producing trusted Purina brands including Purina Pro Plan, Purina ONE and Dog Chow and currently employs more than 430 associates, with plans to grow to more than 500 team members when fully operational.
"Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Purina in Ohio," said Nina Leigh Krueger, president and CEO of Purina. "The Batavia factory reflects our long-term commitment to American manufacturing, innovation and the communities where we operate. By investing in state-of-the-art infrastructure and partnering with a skilled workforce and supportive community, we have built a facility that will help us serve pets and their owners for generations to come."
Located approximately 30 miles east of Cincinnati, the Batavia operation expands Purina's manufacturing footprint in Ohio and becomes the company's 24th factory in the United States. The 1.3 million-square-foot facility was designed to help meet ongoing consumer demand for high-quality, nutritious pet food while providing greater flexibility and efficiency across Purina's manufacturing network.
"Today is a great day for Clermont County as Nestlé Purina officially opens its new pet food factory in Ohio, bringing hundreds of new jobs to the region," said Governor DeWine. "Ohio is truly the heart of opportunity, and this investment will have long-lasting impacts on the local economy and the people who live here."
"Purina's investment is a tremendous milestone for Clermont County and a testament to the strength of our workforce, our business community and our shared commitment to growth," said Bonnie Batchler, president of the Clermont County Board of Commissioners. "This facility has already created hundreds of jobs and new opportunities for our residents, and Purina's ongoing investment in local organizations demonstrates the company's commitment to being a valued community partner. We are proud to welcome Purina to Clermont County and look forward to the positive impact this facility will have for generations to come."
Inspired by innovative Nestlé facilities around the world, the Batavia factory incorporates advanced food safety systems, digital manufacturing tools, robotics and automation to support efficient production while maintaining Purina's world-class quality standards. The facility's 10-plus-story design includes an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS), advanced digital manufacturing technology and a Manufacturing Experience Center that helps visitors, students and community leaders better understand modern manufacturing.
The facility will help feed approximately eight million pets annually and is designed to quickly adapt to changing consumer needs across Purina's portfolio of trusted brands.
"What makes Batavia special is the combination of cutting-edge technology and an exceptional team," said Mike Ferritto, Batavia factory manager. "This facility represents the very best of Purina's manufacturing expertise and our associates are bringing that vision to life every day. We're proud to produce high-quality products that pet owners trust while building a strong future right here in Clermont County."