The Andersons Enters Agreement to Buy ACJ International and Subsidiaries

CropLife Staff By CropLife Staff|June 20, 2023

The Andersons, Inc. has announced it has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of ACJ International LLC and its subsidiaries, an ingredient, logistics, and supply chain management company in the pet food ingredient industry. The purchase is expected to close in July 2023.

“We are excited to once again expand our pet food ingredient portfolio and our physical presence in the central region of the U.S.,” said Bill Krueger, The Andersons Chief Operating Officer and President Trade and Processing. “We are looking forward to this opportunity to provide value-add ingredients and processing as well as enhanced supply chain services for the pet food industry.”

The purchase encompasses ACJ’s headquarters in Lake St. Louis, Missouri and its facility locations in Joplin, Missouri; Webb City, Missouri; and Monroe, Wisconsin.

Verdant Partners LLC is serving as advisors to ACJ International LLC and Subsidiaries in the transaction.

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