Nestlé Mexico to invest US$455M to boost pet food production and manufacturing capacity

MEXICO – Nestlé Mexico will invest over US$455 million in the State of Mexico between 2025 and 2027, reinforcing its commitment to one of the company’s largest markets worldwide. 

The investment, announced at its Toluca facility, will support facility upgrades, the construction of a new distribution centre in Zumpango, and the expansion of production lines at the Cuautitlan plant, which produces Purina-branded pet food. 

The move comes as Nestlé positions Mexico as a strategic hub for both domestic sales and regional exports.

Of the total investment, US$275 million will be directed toward upgrading existing production facilities, while US$180 million is earmarked for the new distribution centre. 

Nestlé operates five factories across the State of Mexico, including three in Toluca, the Cuautitlan pet food plant, and a healthy snacks facility in Tultitlan. 

The investment is also part of a broader national plan, under which Nestlé intends to invest around US$2 billion in local agricultural sourcing through 2027.

Market outlook

The Cuautitlan facility plays a central role in the company’s pet care business, producing over 200,000 tons of pet food annually to meet rising demand. 

Mexico’s pet food market has been growing steadily, valued at approximately US$2.3 billion in 2025, with an expected annual growth rate of 6–7% through 2030. 

Rising pet ownership, greater consumer spending on companion animals, and increasing interest in premium and functional nutrition have all contributed to the sector’s expansion, making it a key focus for Nestlé’s investment.

Nestlé currently employs nearly 3,000 people across the State of Mexico. 

Fausto Costa, Executive President of Nestlé Mexico, said the investment reflects confidence in the local workforce and the region’s growth potential. 

“We continue to invest in innovation, sustainability, and initiatives that create shared value for communities, while strengthening our ability to meet the evolving needs of consumers and pets,” he said.

Sustainability is a central part of the expansion. All of Nestlé’s Mexican facilities run on renewable electricity and use biomass energy, while the company has globally reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 24.5% since 2018. 

The Ocotlan plant, the company’s first in Mexico, reuses more than 800,000 cubic meters of treated water annually and participates in projects such as Mi Comunidad Sostenible, focused on developing Mexico’s first Zero Waste Institute, and the Charco Bendito water restoration initiative in the Santiago River basin.

The investment underscores Nestlé’s strategy to strengthen Mexico’s role in pet nutrition and manufacturing, while supporting sustainability goals and local economic development. 

By expanding production capacity and modernising operations, Nestlé aims to ensure long-term growth in pet food, coffee, chocolate, and culinary products, reinforcing Mexico’s importance within the company’s global network.

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