Versele-Laga acquires Higgins Premium Pet Foods

Versele-Laga has announced that it has acquired The Higgins Group Corp., a companion bird and small animal food manufacturer located in Miami, Florida. The acquisition continues Versele-Laga's strategy as a worldwide manufacturer of branded quality pet foods and animal care products. Higgins provides a key cornerstone for Versele-Laga in the United States, the largest pet food market in the world as well as the gateway to the Caribbean and South American markets.Founded in 1972, Higgins is a second-generation, family-owned company committed to developing natural pet foods with innovative ingredients. Its brands are sold through independent retailers, national pet speciality chains and qualified e-commerce pet channels.Higgins will continue to operate as an independent subsidiary of Versele-Laga, focusing on its strengths as a specialist in high-quality companion bird and small animal food while having access to Versele-Laga's infrastructure.