Red Collar Pet Foods ("Red Collar") announced Feb. 21 the acquisition of Hampshire Pet Products, LLC ("Hampshire Pet"). Based in Joplin, Missouri, the company is a leading provider of baked and cold formed pet products and co-manufacturer of several of the nation’s leading branded pet treats. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Hampshire Pet will join Red Collar, a leading manufacturer of premium and mainstream private label pet food and treat products. With the strategic addition of Hampshire Pet to its portfolio, Red Collar expands its capabilities in the premium and super premium baked and cold formed treats category. The increased production capabilities will make Red Collar one of the largest private label and contract manufacturers of dog and cat treats in North America.
