Western’s Smokehouse, headquartered in Greentop, Mo., and a leading manufacturer of premium, crafted meat snacks, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thrushwood Farms.

Western’s Smokehouse and Galesburg, Ill.-based Thrushwood Farms provide contract manufacturing and private label services to the leading natural, artisanal, and better-for-you brands in the category. Both facilities are primarily focused on crafted meat snacks, which include snack sticks, strips, bars, and bites. Both facilities have deep experience making product with premium meats, such as 100% grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free turkey, chicken and pork, and human-grade pet treats.