Nutreco’s animal nutrition division Trouw Nutrition has signed an agreement to acquire the Brazilian animal nutrition company serving the regional market in northern Brazil.
With operations in 35 countries and sales in 80 countries, Trouw Nutrition began operating in Brazil in 2002. Nutreco has previously acquired several important Brazilian companies, such as Bellman Nutrição Animal, specialized in feed for cattle, which have been integrated into Trouw Nutrition’s operations.
In Brazil, Trouw Nutrition develops, manufactures and markets nutritional solutions for different animal businesses, such as beef and dairy livestock, poultry, swine and pets. The company has three factories, strategically located in the states of São Paulo (southeast) and Mato Grosso (midwest).
Nutreco will buy the the company from an affiliate of investment firm H.I.G. Capital.