Key benefits
NextGen Tonganoxie
Pioneering the future of North American pet nutrition
The future of pet nutrition is here
The pet food industry is undergoing a transformation similar to the evolution seen in human nutrition: moving from basic sustenance to targeted, functional wellness. Pets are recognized as family members, and their nutrition is held to the same high standards. NextGen Tonganoxie embodies this shift, combining advanced automation, uncompromising safety, and precision formulation capabilities to meet demands of modern pet nutrition.
Next generation manufacturing excellence
dsm-firmenich's state-of-the-art, next generation pet-only premix facility in Tonganoxie, Kansas, represents over a decade of planning and the future of pet premix manufacturing. Strategically positioned in the United States' Animal Health Corridor, NextGen Tonganoxie places dsm-firmenich at the epicenter of North American pet nutrition.
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Zero-compromise safety through precision automation
NextGen Tonganoxie sets a new industry benchmark with 100% automated
micro-ingredient additions and fully traceable batch assembly that prevents
cross-contamination between production lines, delivering precision that surpasses manual processes. Our dedicated lines for high-risk ingredients provide additional safety assurance.
Unlocking advanced formulation possibilities
The modern pet food market demands flexibility—from essential daily meals to functional formulations on-par with human nutrition. NextGen Tonganoxie meets this full spectrum of demand with the expanded capability to blend dsm-firmenich's own specialty ingredients alongside complex third-party raw materials and other functional components, all in the name of supporting the health of pets all over the country.
Discover the NextGen Tonganoxie advantage
Discover how NextGen Tonganoxie is driving North American pet nutrition forward: uncompromising safety standards that protect brand integrity, formulation flexibility spanning essential to premium pet food, and technical partnership that evolves with your needs. Together with our Haag facility in Austria, this dual-site network sets a new global benchmark for pet food safety, quality, and innovation.
Sustainable formulations as standard
dsm-firmenich is committed to making pet food more sustainable. Our Tonganoxie facility is powered by 100% renewable electricity, reinforcing our ambition to reduce environmental impact across every stage of production. We support your sustainability goals through regular Life Cycle Assessment reviews, Environmental Product Declarations for key ingredients, custom CO₂ footprint reports, and innovative ingredients such as algal-based omega-3s.
Ready to elevate your pet food manufacturing? Let's discuss your formulation challenges
Our team is ready to explore how NextGen Tonganoxie's safety, flexibility, and technical expertise can support your specific pet food premix needs and help you meet evolving consumer expectations for functional nutrition backed by scientific rigor.