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Crete, Nebraska

Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo®, Nestlé Purina ONE®, Pro Plan®, Friskies®, and Nestlé Purina Veterinary Diets®. We also do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity, and maintaining zero waste for disposal. The factory is located just 25 miles from the city of Lincoln, which offers convenience and amenities to many of our associates who prefer larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives.

 

Factory Facts
1965 factory opening
530+ employees
863k sq. ft. factory space
38% factory population has tenure of 10+ years
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100,000 Quality Checks Across All of Our Factories in a Typical 24-Hour Production Cycle

99% of Our Pet Food Products Sold in the U.S. Are Made in Our U. S. Factories

Including Crete, NE

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More Than 80% of Electricity in Our Factories Comes From Renewable Sources

This includes solar, hydropower, wind and investments in renewable electricity. We plan to achieve 100% by 2025.

Hear What Our People Have to Say
Meet Andrew
Factory HR Manager

“I am proud to work for Nestlé Purina because the company has strong values, is an industry leader, and is committed to sustainability as well as a supportive and inclusive environment. Our culture focuses on associate development and continues to make a difference in the lives of pets and people each and every day.”

Brands Produced in Crete, NE
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