Deinze, Belgium
Versele-Laga
Family-owned pet food group with private-label capability for niche segments — small animals, birds, reptiles, dogs and cats.
Versele-Laga, based in Deinze, Belgium, is one of Europe's largest pet food manufacturers with presence in over 75 countries. The company operates 11 pet food and pet care production facilities globally and maintains a portfolio of more than 2,100 branded products across diverse animal nutrition categories including companion birds, small animals, wild birds, dogs, cats, horses, farmyard animals, and pigeons. The company uses extrusion technology for product development and emphasizes ingredient quality with no artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors in formulations. In North America, Versele-Laga operates through acquisitions including Goldenfeast (Pennsylvania) and Higgins Premium Pet Foods (Miami), extending its reach into the premium companion pet segment. The company has over 85 years of experience in animal nutrition and directs its values toward respect for animal welfare, expertise in nutrition, and responsibility in product development and community support.
Capabilities
- Extrusion
- Pet food extrusion
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Extrusion — Pet food extrusion
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