GREEN BAY, WI — Carnivore Meat Co. has announced plans for a manufacturing expansion — its second in two years.
The raw pet food producer said it is “revamping production lines and making significant investments in new meat processing equipment including individual quick freeze (IQF) tunnels, blenders and conveying systems that will increase overall speed and capacity.”
No dollar figure for the investment was released.
The expansion will result in a 70% increase in the output of Carnivore Meat’s frozen and freeze-dried products. This comes on the heels of the multi-million-dollar expansion of the company’s freeze-drying facility in 2018.
“With the increasing demand for our products, which is expected to continue trending upward, our ability to more efficiently manufacture all of our products is paramount,” said Brian Lakari, vice president of operations. “With these changes, we will be prepared and well positioned to meet the rapidly growing demand.”
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Vital Essentials and Vital Cat, are the company’s two leading brands.
“It’s impossible to improve meat quality, we can only maintain it,” said Jason Goddard, director of quality. “The new equipment and line improvements give us even greater control in maintaining the quality and preserving the nutritional value of the food and treats we manufacture.”
Melissa Olson, vice president of sales and marketing, said, “These improvements, coupled with our sustainability initiatives, positions us to answer the demands of our newest generation of pet parents. Millennials are looking not only for high quality food for their pets, but premium products that will enhance the quality of their pets’ lives and their own family life. We sincerely believe Vital Essentials is that brand.”