Mars

The plant in Minden specializes in producing dry petfood under brands such as PEDIGREE®, CHAPPI® and PERFECT FIT®. On any given day, 21 trucks loaded with PEDIGREE® will leave the factory, each headed for one of 21 different countries in Europe.

Location

Minden is famous for the water crossing of the Midland Canal above the Weser River, and is located only 40 km from Bielefeld. The North Sea, Holland, Hamburg and Bremen are all easy to reach by car or train.

Attractions

Broad spaces, moors, rivers and the Teutoburg Forest – the countryside around Minden is more than picturesque. Many venture to nearby Bielefeld for its attractive culture and nightlife. The region also plays a significant role in the German economy as alone in Minden there are 4,700 businesses, and one of them is Mars.