The new facility in Ciugud, Alba County, is set to be the largest pet food production plant in Romania and one of the biggest and most modern in Europe. With a built area of 65,000 sqm, the factory will be capable of producing enough food to feed over 11 million dogs and cats each year. Full production is scheduled to begin in H2 2026.

Theodora Popa-Liteanu, Vice President of Transavia, said: “This cutting-edge facility will have a lasting economic impact, reinforcing Romania's position as a global player and promoting Romanian-made pet food products that are nutritious, tasty, and sustainable.”

The facility is designed for high efficiency and a low environmental footprint, aligning with the company's Zero Waste Policy. It will be fully automated, digitized, and robotized, featuring energy recovery systems, an on-site wastewater treatment plant, and photovoltaic panels with a 12 MWp installed capacity to maximise renewable energy use.

Transavia projects that the new division will significantly contribute to raising its EBITDA from the current €100 million to approximately €250 million within 2–3 years of launching sales. 

The project aims to help rebalance Romania's agri-food trade deficit in the pet food sector, which was valued at over €1 billion in 2024.