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It’s Official: General Mills Completes $1.2B Acquisition of Tyson Foods’ Pet Treats Business

The business includes the Nudges, Top Chews and True Chews brands.

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3 years ago

July 7, 2021

PETS+ Staff

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills has completed its acquisition of Tyson Foods’ pet treats business for $1.2 billion in cash.

The business includes the Nudges, Top Chews and True Chews brands.

“This acquisition represents an important step as we reshape our portfolio for growth, in line with our Accelerate strategy,” said General Mills Chairman and CEO 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.”

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, IA.

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