Mars plans $180 million pet food plant in Alatau

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Published 9 Nov 2026 · last updated 11 Nov 2026 · 20 Feb 2026

US-based Mars plans to build a pet food production plant in the new city of Alatau, Kazakhstan. The investment project, valued at approximately $180 million, was formalized through an agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan and Mars. The facility is intended to facilitate the deep processing of agricultural raw materials.

District: Growing (derived from the type of project)

Key facts

• Investment volume: approx. $180 million.
• Company: Mars (USA), planned by CEO Poul Weihrauch.
• Partner: Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan.
• Location: New city of Alatau, Kazakhstan.
• Purpose: Production of pet food and processing of agro-industrial raw materials.

All sources (3)

1. Mars to build $180‑million pet food plant in new city in KazakhstanKursiv Media · 20 Feb 2026 · EN
2. Mars company plans to build pet food production plant in Kazakhstan's Alatautrend.az · 20 Feb 2026 · EN
3. Токаев принял главного исполнительного директора компании Mars Пола Вайрауха24.kz (Telegram) · 20 Feb 2026 · RU