MCLEAN, VA. — Pet food and food product manufacturer Mars Inc. has acquired Kevin’s Natural Foods. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Kevin’s Natural Foods will join the Mars Food & Nutrition segment and will operate as a standalone business.

Kevin’s, which was founded in 2019, is a nutrition-focused, convenience-based meal company that produces sous-vide meals, side dishes and sauces.

“We are excited to welcome Kevin’s Natural Foods to the Mars Food & Nutrition family of businesses,” said Shaid Shah, global president, Mars Food & Nutrition. “We have been hugely inspired by Kevin’s, a business whose mission fits squarely with our purpose: Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow. Kevin’s products are of a very high quality, nutritious, and convenient, without compromising on flavor, and are enjoyed by an engaged and loyal customer base across North America.”

Mars is a manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and is also a provider of animal care services.

“Mars Food & Nutrition shares our vision and passion for the role food plays in people’s lives,” said Kevin McCray, president and co-founder of Kevin’s Natural Foods. “We founded Kevin’s with the mission to empower even the busiest people to eat nutritious, great tasting meals in minutes. Joining the Mars Food & Nutrition portfolio of brands will allow us to accelerate the development of more product innovations and support our mission of bringing Kevin’s to more consumers across markets.”