Harbro has announced the announced the acquisition of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health’s business in Dalton, North Yorkshire. This includes both the feed plant and associated operations.
The company said the acquisition represents an important step in its continued growth strategy, extending its reach, broadening its product offering, strengthening its supply chain, and adding further depth of expertise across species, manufacturing, innovation, and animal performance.
Cargill’s business in Dalton brings with it a well-invested manufacturing facility, developed first by Provimi then by Cargill over many years with a strong focus on people, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
Harbro will continue to invest in the site and the people to ensure a continuation of the highest standards of quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and nutritional leadership.
Central to the acquisition is nutrition, innovation, and technology. Harbro will combine international insight, technical expertise, and the strengths of both businesses to develop a leading proposition for our customers and the wider livestock industry.
Cargill’s Dalton business will continue to operate as a separate company whilst the two teams work together to ensure a smooth integration of systems and processes, which is expected to be completed by early 2027.
Chris Baxter, chief executive of Harbro said: “We are delighted to welcome Cargill Dalton’s team into the Harbro Group. The capability, expertise and standards within the business make it an excellent fit for Harbro and will allow us to expand our offering, strengthen our customer relationships, and deliver even greater value across the UK market.”
“By combining the strengths of both teams, we are excited to enhance our nutritional solutions and support improved performance for farmers, wholesale partners and the wider livestock industry.”
Helene Ziv-Douki, senior vice president of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health EMEAI & Global Salmon, added: “We thank our Dalton team and their commitment to serving the animal nutrition market in the UK.
“This is the right time to transition the business to Harbro, allowing both organisations to focus on where they can have the greatest impact for their customers. We look forward to continuing to partner with them in the future.”
