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Pet food manufacturers may be expanding their production capabilities to help meet growing consumer demand for their products, but they are also helping local communities by creating jobs and strengthening the economy.
âWe know that by making food for the two-thirds of U.S. households with pets, Americaâs pet food makers are also supporting the economy,â Mary Emma Young, senior director of communications and strategic planning for Pet Food Institute (PFI), told PPN. âThese companies support tens of thousands of jobs and stimulate additional economic activity across the supply chain. The added expansions, paired with increased focus on pets during the pandemic, will help strengthen the industryâs economic contributions and job creation.â
Stella & Chewyâs, a premium natural pet food company, is expanding its facility in Oak Creek, Wis., officials from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) said in statement. The $67.7 million project is expected to create 245 jobs over the next three years.
The WEDC is supporting the project by authorizing up to $2 million in state income tax credits over the next three years, officials said. The actual amount of tax credits Stella & Chewyâs will receive is contingent upon the number of jobs created, officials added.
âThis investment will enable Stella & Chewyâs to position itself for continued growth and success, and at the same time, create jobs in Milwaukee County,â said Missy Hughes, secretary and CEO of WEDC. âCompanies have a choice when deciding to expand, and the decision by Stella & Chewyâs to establish another facility in Oak Creek is a testament to Wisconsinâs strong business climate and dedicated workforce.â