DSM is building a pet-focused premix plant in Tonganoxie, Kansas,

DSM is building a pet-focused premix plantin Tonganoxie, Kansas, according to an announcement yesterday issued by thecompany and the KC Animal Health Corridor, a local development initiative.

The project is expected to break ground inJuly 2023 and the facility is scheduled to be fully operational by early 2025.

In DSM’s words, the “next-generation” plantwill “feature precision micro-batching capabilities, allowing for preciseautomated micro-addition of numerous ingredients to premixes in a fullytraceable manner. This will support the use of a broader range of DSM andthird-party ingredients, allowing the company to create more inclusive andunique premix offerings to meet the evolving needs of the pet food industry.”