Church & Dwight Co., Inc., the parent company of Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, has acquired Agro BioSciences™, Inc. Agro BioSciences is a microbial biotechnology company who provides science-based products for animal and agricultural production. Using proprietary techniques and functional genomics, Agro BioSciences identifies beneficial bacteria within the Microbial Terroir™ to 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,” said Druker. “For Agro BioSciences, joining forces with ARM & HAMMER™ offers the support of the well-established Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition brand and the considerable resources of a reputable, trusted corporation in Church & Dwight Co., Inc.”

“The joining together of Agro BioSciences and ARM & HAMMER sets a path for future success leveraging the trusted ARM & HAMMER brand with the extensive development platforms of Agro BioSciences,” says Agro BioSciences President Tom Rehberger. He added, “Together, we will work to increase agricultural productivity through natural solutions that improve the quality and safety of the food that reaches consumers’ tables.”