Tyson sells pet treat brands to General Mills for US$1.2B
By Tim Wall
May 14, 2021
Tyson Foods, Inc. is selling its pet treats business to General Mills, Inc. for approximately US$1.2 billion.

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Mass premiumization of pet food reached a new level as the ultimate in big box stores, Walmart introduced a line of premium pet foods, PRO+, to the retailers’ Pure...
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