Family-Owned Company Builds State-of-the-Art Facility to Serve Growing Demand Ahead of Centennial Celebration
November 17th, 2025 – Nacogdoches, TX – TFP Nutrition, a family-owned leader in pet food and animal nutrition, is proud to announce the construction of its newest manufacturing facility in Platteville, Colorado. Scheduled to open in January 2026, the advanced plant represents a major investment in the company’s long-term growth and its mission to serve retailers and consumers across the western United States.
The Platteville facility marks TFP Nutrition’s largest expansion outside Texas, featuring leading-edge automation, sustainability, and food-safety systems designed for dry kibble production. Equipped with advanced automation and cutting-edge food safety systems, the plant will specialize in producing dry kibble formulas for dogs and cats. Once operational, it is expected to create numerous local jobs and boost production capacity to meet growing customer demand.
“This investment represents more than just new capacity, it’s a continuation of TFP’s commitment to doing things the right way for our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve,” said Ben Wright, President and CEO of TFP Nutrition. “The Platteville facility is a strategic step forward that strengthens our ability to grow with our partners, innovate with confidence, and carry forward a 95-year legacy of quality and stewardship into our next century.”
“We are proud to join the Town of Platteville in welcoming TFP Nutrition as they establish their new manufacturing facility,” said Perry Buck, Chair of the Board of Weld County Commissioners. “Weld County has always been a place where agriculture, food processing, and manufacturing thrive. TFP’s decision to locate here reinforces the strength of our workforce and the values we share. We celebrate this significant investment and the creation of new job opportunities that represent stability for families, opportunities for young people to build a future close to home, and a stronger local economy that benefits everyone.”
Founded in 1930, TFP Nutrition is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Nacogdoches, Texas, producing premium nutrition products for livestock and companion animals. The company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2030, a testament to its enduring values, commitment to quality, and family-owned legacy.
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