Company Investments

Barentz enters into an agreement to acquire Pestell Nutrition, a prominent distributor in specialty ingredients for animal health, animal nutrition and petfood markets in Canada and the US.

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. announced that it will acquire four pig farms in Saskatchewan, Canada. The strategic acquisition enhances security of supply and offers another pillar in the company's dynamic growth plans for its pork business.

FrieslandCampina completed transfer of the Nutrifeed animal nutrition activities to Denkavit as of July 1st. The sale was already announced in May. Nutrifeed employees will join Denkavit.

Hill's Pet Nutrition plans to build new factory in Tonganoxie, Kansas to help meet growing demand for its pet food. Proposed investment in state-of-the-art facility will create 80 new jobs.

Arla Foods will build a state-of-the-art commercial dairy farm in Northern Nigeria to support local milk production.

Purina completes expansion project in Dunkirk, New York, increasing production for innovative new cat treat. $19 million investment supports launch of Fancy Feast Savory Cravings.

Banvit BRF, one of the leading brands in the poultry meat industry, announced that it will invest $ 46 million by 2023. The Company`s investments aim to increase its production capacity for chicken meat and ready-to-cook products.

FrieslandCampina and Denkavit enter into a long-term agreement on the supply of dairy by-streams to the animal nutrition industry.

Tyson Foods, Inc. announced that it has sold its successful pet treats business to General Mills, Inc. for approximately $1.2 billion. Transaction includes Nudges®, True Chews® and Top Chews® brands.

Trouw Nutrition announced a $12.1 million investment budget to expand its pilot facility in Highland, Illinois. The project is targeted to be completed by the end of 2021.