I'm interested in learning about Versele-Laga's history, core values, and their commitment in the USA. Please provide the company's founding year and country of origin. Also, list the four core values that guide their organization, and describe two specific commitments Versele-Laga has made in the U.S. market, including details about any acquired companies.
Navigate to 'https://www.versele-laga.com/'. Identify the founding year of Versele-Laga. Identify the country of origin for Versele-Laga. Locate and list the four core values mentioned in the 'Our Values' section. Identify and describe two specific commitments Versele-Laga has made in the USA, including details about acquired companies if mentioned. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the Versele-Laga US-specific homepage (https://www.versele-laga.com/world/united-states). The agent states that Versele-Laga was founded in 1932. The agent states that Versele-Laga's country of origin is Belgium (Deinze, Belgium). The agent lists the four core values as: Respect, Passion, Expertise, and Responsibility. The agent describes the first commitment in the USA as entering the North American companion pet market by acquiring Goldenfeast (a super-premium bird food manufacturer in Pennsylvania) at the end of 2015. The agent describes the second commitment in the USA as solidifying their presence in October 2018 by joining forces with Higgins Premium Pet Foods (a second-generation, family-owned company and leading manufacturer of premium companion bird and small animal foods) in Miami, Florida.