Mars Incorporated, a US global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food and other food products, has recently signed an agreement to set up a pet food plant in Tianjin.
Mars Inc. and the management committee of Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area signed an investment cooperation agreement on a pet food plant project last Friday.
Mars Inc., is best known for treats like M&M's and Snickers bars
The investment of the project is over US$100 million, with registered capital of US$40 million, according to the management committee.
Covering around 110,000 square meters, the project is expected to produce more than 250,000 tonnes of products every year.
Mars Inc. is a family-owned business that has been making diverse products and offering services for people and pets for over a century. The company owns many world-renowned brands such as Snickers, Dove and Royal Canin.