NEWS 102 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2023 Sunshine Mills, one of the high-quality pet food and treat producers, announced the acquisition of the Joplin, Missouri pet treats manufacturing facility of Red Collar Pet Foods, a portfolio company of Arbor Investments. The addition of the Joplin facility brings immediate additional capacity for baked and cold-formed pet treats and strategic value to the company and its customer base. “It was immediately clear to me that the high-quality operations, strong customer relationships, and the highly experienced team in Joplin were the perfect fit to join the Sunshine Mills family,” said Alan Bostick, president and CEO of Sunshine Mills, Inc. “The Joplin addition further strengthens our tradition of proudly serving the world’s pets with a variety of foods and treats at affordable prices.” Nearly 130 associates working in the Joplin plant have deep expertise in manufacturing baked biscuits and cold-formed treats for dogs and cats. Located in a central U.S. location, Joplin allows for efficient distribution and nationwide coverage. The facility features over 200,000 square feet of production and warehouse space, sitting on 18 acres. “We are thrilled to see the knowledgeable and engaged team of associates at Joplin join the like-minded family at Sunshine Mills,” said Greg Wolking, president and CEO at Red Collar Pet Foods. “We now look forward to crossing paths with them as our industry colleagues while Red Collar continues to serve customers and key retailers.” Read more>> Sunshine Mills acquires Red Collar pet treats plant IFFO – The Marine Ingredients Organisation announced that the incoming President is Egil Magne Haugstad and the Vice President is Eduardo Goycoolea for 2024-2025. “IFFO Members are extremely important for producing marine ingredients, which are essential for the food industry and the well-being of an ever-growing global population. IFFO Members work in a responsible manner and continuously encourage further development in science-based projects such as the ongoing life cycle assessment analysis. I look forward to contributing to developing knowledge and competence within the marine ingredients sector. We will also explore how IFFO can keep developing its services and be an even better meeting place for our industry,” said Egil Magne Haugstad. Following his appointment as Vice President, Eduardo Goycoolea, who was one of the founders and first co-President of IFFO back in 2001 when it was created, stated: "I have worked closely with IFFO for many years and helped it become the reference point for the marine ingredients industry: IFFO’s events provide an unrivalled opportunity for the whole value chain to meet, while the organisation’s market and technical intelligence keeps developing. I am truly happy to continue supporting the organization and its Members”. Read more>> IFFO announces new president and vice president Egil Magne Haugstad Eduardo Goycoolea
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