International pet food producer, United Petfood, has announced the takeover of Northamptonshire-based Gold Line Feeds, whose brands include Autarky, Chudleys, Gusto and Trophy Pet Foods.

The acquisition strengthens the position of United Petfood as full-service pet food producer.

United Petfood Group will take over the brands and customer base of the factory. They will house production and distribution at their current sites and move administrative functions to United Petfood UK.

Gold Line Feeds is an independent animal feed manufacturer with 80 years of experience situated in Islip near Kettering, Northamptonshire. The British factory supplies about 20.000 tonnes of dry pet food each year.

This takeover strengthens United Petfood’s position within the pet food manufacturing market and in particular within the UK. United Petfood Group operates out of 20 pet food facilities situated in eight different European countries. The takeover is in line with the strategy of United Petfood to reinforce and grow the business.