General Mills announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tyson Foods pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash. The business, including the Nudges, Top Chews, and True Chews brands, is the leader in natural meat treats for pets.
“This acquisition represents an important step as we reshape our portfolio for growth, in line with our Accelerate strategy,” said the company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Harmening.
“This business is a wonderful complement to our BLUE pet food portfolio, and we see a long runway of strong, profitable growth ahead for our combined pet food business.”
General Mills acquiring a manufacturing facility
Tyson Foods’ pet treats portfolio generated more than $240 million in net sales in the 12 months ended April 3, 2021. As part of the acquisition, General Mills also acquired a manufacturing facility in Independence, Iowa.
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