GHENT, BELGIUM — International pet food manufacturer United Petfood announced June 6 that it has acquired a production facility in Indiana, marking its first plant in the United States.
Located in Mishawaka, Ind., the facility allows United Petfood to establish local production in the United States and represents a “major step” for the company in advancing its market presence.
“We are excited to take our first steps into the US market with the acquisition of the Mishawaka facility,” said Elodie Fleury, vice president of the Americas at United Petfood. “This acquisition allows us to better serve our American customers with locally produced, high-quality pet food. We see tremendous opportunities for growth and collaboration and are excited to potential for synergies between our operations on different continents.”
United Petfood purchased the facility from Wellness Pet Company.
“We are pleased that United Petfood will assume ownership of the Mishawaka facility,” said Reed Howlett, chief executive officer of Wellness Pet. “This will ensure a smooth transition for our team members who have been working at the facility and have been part of the Wellie family for many years. We are proud to have been a member of the Mishawaka community for nearly two decades.”
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