OBSERVER File Photo Nestle Purina PetCare Company in Dunkirk.

Nestlé Purina PetCare on Tuesday announced the completion of a $19 million expansion project in Dunkirk to increase production capacity for Fancy Feast Savory Cravings, a new cat treat innovation that keeps Purina on the cutting edge of form and function.

Leveraging a traditional bar design concept from Nestlé’s confectionary business, Purina’s new Fancy Feast Savory Cravings bars can be broken into smaller bites to extend treat time for cats.

“Expanding our treats production capacity in Dunkirk allows us to continue providing pet owners with breakthrough products and superior quality,” said Nolan Terry, Vice President of Manufacturing at Purina. “This latest innovation continues our legacy of delivering high-quality products pet lovers have come to trust for more than 90 years.”

The expansion features a new fully customized and automated production process for Purina Fancy Feast Savory Cravings, which are currently available in Beef, Salmon and Beef & Crab flavors at retailers nationwide. Fancy Feast Savory Cravings packaging is fully recyclable. The treat’s wrapper is recyclable at store drop off while the remaining components, including the carton and tray, are paper-based and can be recycled through existing community recycling programs.

Purina’s investment in Dunkirk operations is one of several active expansions at the company’s pet care facilities across the United States. In total, $2 billion is being committed to Purina’s U.S. pet care operations and the creation of more than 900 jobs by 2025.