Cargill has acquired two feed mills in the US from Compana Pet brands, strengthening production and distribution capabilities to grow with customers. These new acquisitions support Cargill’s ability to offer solutions for animal nutrition and health sectors in the US.
To grow with the ag retail and large ranching/farming segments in the western and central regions of the US, Cargill has announced the acquisition of two feed mills from Compana Pet Brands – one in Denver, Colorado and the other in Kansas City, Kansas, USA. With the addition of the two facilities, Cargill explains it is better positioned to expand the production and distribution capabilities of its Animal Nutrition and Health business in the US. The transaction finalized on Sept. 3, 2024. Terms were not disclosed.
“These two feed mills are a perfect fit for our Cargill Animal Nutrition and Health business in the US to better position us for long-term growth of our full portfolio and serve a range of customers, from the larger farmer/rancher to the local retailer who sells horse treats and pet food,” says Mariano Berdegue, Senior Vice President for Cargill’s Animal Nutrition & Health Americas business.
With the Denver mill acquisition, Cargill welcomes more than 35 employees. The mill has dedicated packing lines, which allows for growth with ag retail customers who serve the backyard/hobby farmer and pet owner segments. Cargill points out it will also be able to meet the needs of large farming and ranching operations in the region with the expanded capacity and some additional investments in the operation. The goal is to make this facility a modernized, flagship feed mill.
According to the announcement, the newly acquired Kansas City mill is located close to Cargill’s Kansas City feed facility and enables the company to continue to be a key supplier in the area and grow with customers in the region.
“This transaction is mutually beneficial as Cargill will continue to manufacture our product,” explains Greg Pearson, CEO of Compana Pet Brands. “We are excited to work together in the years ahead.”
Cargill points out that these new acquisitions expand its capabilities in feed production and distribution in the US, expanding the company’s ability to offer world-class products, services, and solutions in animal nutrition, performance, and health for dairy, livestock, and lifestyle/pet feed segments.
