Mars completes $1.3B acquisition of Heska

LOVELAND — Heska Corp. is now part of candy and pet food giant Mars Inc.

The privately held umbrella company that operates brands such as M&M’s and Pedigree closed this week on its $1.3 billion acquisition of the Loveland-based veterinary products supplier, according to regulatory disclosures filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

“It’s an honor to welcome Heska to the science and diagnostics division of Mars Petcare. Like us, “Heska has grown into a purpose-driven business, supporting veterinary professionals globally,” Mars division president Nefertiti Greene said in a prepared statement. “I am excited about what we can achieve with…