Welsh pet food firm in takeover by United
CAMBRIAN Pet Foods has been acquired by the an international pet food producer.
The Belgium-based United Petfood has taken over the Welsh firm, which employs 130 people across three production plants in Llangadog, Pencader and Longridge.
United Petfood says the move strengthens its position as fullservice private label pet food producer and will give customers access to a complete range of inhouse made products. The cost of the acquisition is undisclosed as part of the terms of the deal.
The family-owned Cambrian Pet Foods was founded in 1982 and is specialised in the private label production of dry pet food and wet pet food in both trays and cans.
A spokesperson for Cambrian said: “The company is well invested in, was and is extremely resilient and a truly a one of a kind – this was recognised.
“The United takeover will set free the significant still untapped latent potential that still lies within Cambrian.”
United Petfood only entered the wet pet food market segment two years ago with the opening of a single serve wet pet food plant for pouches in Radom, Poland. Through the acquisition of Cambrian the company will now have a second wet pet food factory in Llangadog.
With the three additional production plants, United Petfood Group now operates out of 17 pet food facilities situated in eight different European countries. The takeover is in line with the strategy of United Petfood to reinforce and grow the business. The company says the UK factories will bring additional experience, capacity and technological possibilities to the group.
A statement from United Petfood’s board of directors said: “The acquisition of Cambrian Pet Foods allows us to extend our product range and be a one-stop solution for our customers.
“Rather than being merely a production partner, we want to guide our customers and work together to achieve success in their market by sharing our knowledge and creating highquality products.”
Cambrian Pet Foods’ Board of Directors added: “We are appreciative the support provided by all who have been with us during our journey. Cambrian Pet Foods Limited is a one of a kind in its field, and represents the creative work of a lifetime. We cannot think of a better, more capable, safer and more potent home than within the United Pet Food Family as the journey of growth, development and improvement are continued.”