In New Jersey, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the parent company of Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, acquired Agro BioSciences, a microbial biotechnology company focused on novel, science-based products for animal and agricultural production. Using proprietary techniques and functional genomics, Agro BioSciences identifies the distinct and beneficial bacteria that can improve animal and agricultural productivity.
“We are very excited about this integration because it further supports our long-term plan to grow, evolve and diversify our business through unique advancements in animal and agricultural productivity,” said Scott Druker, general manager of Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition. “We are now a worldwide leader in providing the broadest portfolio of both microbial and nutrition solutions and services backed by an extensive R&D pipeline.”
Agro BioSciences President Tom Rehberger said, “Together, we will work to increase agricultural productivity through natural solutions that improve the quality and safety of the food that reaches consumers’ tables.”