Red Collar pet foods acquires Hamphisre Pet Products

Red Collar pet foods acquires Hamphisre Pet Products

Red Collar Pet Foods announced the acquisition of Hampshire Pet Products, based in Joplin, Missouri, the company is a leading provider of baked and cold formed pet products and co-manufacturer of several of the nation’s leading branded pet treats. 

Hampshire Pet will join Red Collar, a leading manufacturer of premium and mainstream private label pet food and treat products. With the strategic addition of Hampshire Pet to its portfolio, Red Collar expands its capabilities in the premium and super premium baked and cold formed treats category. The increased production capabilities will make Red Collar one of the largest private label and contract manufacturers of dog and cat treats in North America.

Red Collar is owned by Arbor Investments, a specialized private equity firm that focuses exclusively on acquiring premier companies in food, beverage and related industries.  Arbor acquired the private label pet food and treats manufacturing business from Mars Petcare in December 2018 and re-branded the new company Red Collar Pet Foods.