NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE December 2022 85 The Andersons, Inc., a diversified company rooted in agriculture, announced that it has purchased Bridge Agri Partners that specializes in providing ingredients to the pet food industry. "We are excited to expand our pet food ingredient portfolio and our physical presence in the central northern region of the U.S. and Canada," said Bill Krueger, president, The Andersons Trade and Processing. "As a trusted partner in the pet food ingredient industry for many years, we are eager to offer greater options to our customers." This acquisition further supports The Andersons strategy to expand in its core grain and fertilizer businesses, including premium products focused on food and feed, and the company's vision to become the most nimble and innovative North American ag supply chain company. "Having worked with The Andersons for many years, I look forward to being part of the larger organization," said Darwin Rusu, president, Bridge Agri Partners. "This team of skilled and experienced employees, which is among the best in the industry, has been critical to our success. Combining the market knowledge and supply chain expertise of our two companies will enhance the value we provide to current and new customers. I look forward to an exciting future with The Andersons." Read more>> The Andersons purchases Bridge Agri Partners After announcing collaborative plans in March 2022 to build a new feed mill in Hamlin, Iowa, AMVC and Landus announced that construction is underway at the Hamlin Feed Mill site. In last weeks, the concrete structures, including a day bin, loadout area, and milling towers, were poured using a slipform process. The 145-foot mill took eight consecutive days to construct, rising approximately 20 feet each day, and a crew of 200 people worked 12-hour shifts, 24 hours a day. The roof is expected to be poured throughout the winter. Once complete, the project will enter the next construction phase, adding milling and mixing equipment and warehouse space. The project first broke ground in August and is expected to be fully operational in the summer of 2024. The feed mill will produce up to 400,000 tons of swine feed per year, generating demand for roughly 8.5 million bushels of corn and 48,000 tons of soybean meal annually. Read more>> Belgium-based United Petfood, an exclusive private label producer of pet food and snacks, announced the acquisition of thepet food production facilities of Cargill in Krzepice, Poland and Karcag, Hungary. The two sites are specialised in the production of dry pet food for cats and dogs. Cargill retains ownership of its pet food brands and will continue to provide a portfolio of its branded products. According to Cargill, “United Petfood, which has extensive operational experience in the production of pet food, combined with its commitment and investment in people, is well suited to the future that this business requires”. With the additional production plants in Poland and Hungary, United Petfood Group operates now out of 21 pet food facilities situated in 9 different European countries. The takeover is in line with the strategy of United Petfood to reinforce and grow the business. Read more>> AMVC, Landus share progress on Hamlin feed mill project United Petfood Group acquires two Cargill facilities
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