BHJ USA Inc. acquired Protein Inc., a supplier of fresh/chilled meat blends to the wet and dry petfood markets.

Protein Inc. will continue its current operations as a subsidiary of BHJ USA Inc., maintaining its current name and independent profile. Together, the two companies operate six processing plants in the US and employ about 200 employees.

“We are pleased to welcome the many new employees to our organization and look forward to building on their knowledge and experiences to further grow the BHJ activities in the coming years,” said Torben Matzen, president/CEO BHJ Meat and by-products.