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Harbro acquires Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health

PRIVATEAug 20, 2026•about 8 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Harbro

Acquired Company

Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health

AberdeenEnglandManufacturingFood and BeverageAgriculture and FarmingAnimal FeedFood and BeverageAgriculture and FarmingHealth CareAnimal FeedNutrition

Description

Harbro has announced the acquisition of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health’s business in Dalton, North Yorkshire. This includes the feed plant and operations, continuing investment in the site and personnel. Cargill's Dalton business will operate separately during the integration process, which is expected to be completed by early 2027.

Company Information

Company

Harbro

Location

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

About

Harbro is an animal feed firm established in 1977 with a manufacturing capacity of 280,000 tonnes from sites based in Scotland and England. It specializes in livestock feeds for beef, sheep, dairy, pig, and poultry. The Harbro Group includes Strathclyde Nutrition Ltd, which contract manufactures animal feed buckets & blocks, and Transpan (Scotland) Ltd. The network of Harbro Country Stores supplies both the farming and wider rural community with animal health products, farming supplies, equestrian, pet food, wild bird feed, and everything required for rural life.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health?

Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health was acquired by Harbro, based in Aberdeen. The deal was reported on August 20, 2026. Harbro is an animal feed firm established in 1977 with a manufacturing capacity of 280,000 tonnes from sites based in Scotland and England. It specializes in livestock feeds for beef, sheep, dairy, pig, and poultry. Harbro is privately held and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Harbro acquire Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health?

Harbro's acquisition of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health was reported on August 20, 2026. Harbro has announced the acquisition of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health’s business in Dalton, North Yorkshire. This includes the feed plant and operations, continuing investment in the site and personnel. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health do?

Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health is part of Cargill, a global leader in food and agriculture. They specialize in providing nutritional solutions for livestock, ensuring high standards of animal health and performance. It is privately held, operating in Food and Beverage, and is based in England.

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