Adapted from a press release:
International pet food producer United Petfood signed a letter of intent for the acquisition of another pet food producer, Jonker Petfood in Waalwijk, the Netherlands.
The takeover of this Belgian family business’ 14th production facility is part of its planned growth strategy. It includes the acquisition of a third plant in the Netherlands that will further strengthen United Petfood’s position in the Dutch market.
Jonker Petfood is a family business with many years of experience in the production of dry food for dogs and cats. The site has modern lines for all production stages and was expanded with additional warehouse and office space in 2011.
The intended acquisition still needs to be approved by the European Competition Authority. United Petfood and Jonker Petfood aim to conclude the deal in early June 2020.
"Our network of production sites offers flexibility and brings our production closer to our customers. ‘United’ remains our guiding principle in everything we do," the management of United Petfood said in a press release.
Other recent acquisitions by United Petfood
United Petfood acquired IAMS Netherlands pet food facility
April 13, 2020 - The site currently manufactures the IAMS and EUKANUBA brands and will continue to do so. United Petfood merely is taking over the plant.
United Petfood acquires Italian private label Effeffe
Jan. 10, 2020 - Effeffe produces private label pet food in a facility located in Pieve Porto Morone.
United Petfood acquires Dutch pet treat producer
April 15, 2018 - United Petfood, a Belgium-based producer of pet food, has acquired the Dutch pet treat company Animal Lovers.
Belgian United Petfood buys Spanish pet food Bynsa Group
July 9, 2018 - The combined group will generate a turnover of 275 million euros with industrial activities in five European countries (Spain, Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Poland).
Nordic Petfood joins United Petfood
August 9, 2018 - Nordic Petfood, the largest Romanian petfood producer, joined United Petfood, a European group active in the production of dry pet food, biscuits and snacks for retailers and brand owners.
United Petfood revenue and background
United Petfood Producers had an annual revenue of US$350,000 in 2018, according to Petfood Industry’s Top Pet Food Companies Current Data. United Petfood specializes in extruded dry dog and cat food under private label. The Belgian family business sells in more than 30 countries, including Kuwait, Russia, Suriname and Cameroon. In 2018, United Petfood Producers opened a new factory in Biskupice, Poland. The company also acquired a production site in Coevorden, the Netherlands; a new factory in Zaragoza, Spain; and a new factory in Buftea, Romania.
