J. M. Smucker Company is adding 28,000 sq ft of new production space and renovating an additional 32,000 sq ft at its Kansas pet‑food facility, a total expansion of roughly 60,000 sq ft. The $20.5 million investment includes $17.8 million for real‑property capital and $2.7 million for equipment, and the company received a $383,000 incentive from the Joint Economic Development Organization of Topeka and Shawnee County.
The expansion is part of Smucker’s strategy to support its pet‑food segment, which generated a 27.6% profit margin in fiscal 2025 and $1.663 billion in net sales—down 13% YoY in Q4 FY25 and 8% YoY in Q1 FY26. By increasing capacity for Milk‑Bone and Meow Mix, the company aims to meet growing demand while securing a stronger supply‑chain position in the U.S. market.
This investment follows a $53 million renovation of the company’s Milk‑Bone plant in Buffalo, New York, underscoring Smucker’s long‑term commitment to the pet‑food business. The expansion is expected to improve operational efficiency, support the high‑margin segment, and reinforce the company’s cash‑flow profile as it pursues broader growth initiatives.
The move signals confidence in the pet‑food market’s resilience and the company’s ability to translate capacity gains into profitability, even amid recent sales declines. By investing in production capability, Smucker positions itself to capture future demand for its core brands while maintaining the financial strength needed for strategic growth.
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