Pestell Group Acquires VersaPet

Pestell Group Acquires Pro-Ag Products & Verus Animal Nutrition

August 8, 2019

Agriculture

Pestell Group, via its Pestell Minerals & Ingredients (PMI) business unit and backed by Wind Point Partners, acquired Pro-Ag Products and Verus Animal Nutrition, two Winnipeg-based distributors/animal nutrition businesses. The add-on expands PMI's feed ingredients and feed additives offering and extends PMI's geographic footprint further west in Canada to support cross-selling and capability expansion.

Pestell Nutrition Acquires Premier Ag Resources

November 25, 2019

Agriculture

Pestell Nutrition, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired Premier Ag Resources, a value-added distributor of specialty pet food ingredients and feed additives headquartered in London, Ontario. The add-on acquisition expands Pestell Nutrition's product portfolio and geographic presence across Canada and the U.S., supporting cross-selling and Wind Point's value-creation plan.

Barentz International Acquires Pestell Nutrition from Wind Point Partners

June 30, 2021

Agriculture

Barentz International has entered into an agreement to acquire Pestell Nutrition, a Canada-based distributor of feed additives, nutritional ingredients, minerals and pet specialty ingredients, from Wind Point Partners. The acquisition strengthens Barentz's animal nutrition and animal health capabilities in North America and is expected to close subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Targeted PetCare Acquires Pet Brands

January 19, 2024

Consumer Products

Targeted PetCare, a Wind Point Partners portfolio company, has acquired Pet Brands, a high-growth provider of private-label and branded dog and cat treats. The deal expands Targeted PetCare's pet treat portfolio and adds sourcing, design and packaging capabilities to support growth across grocery, mass and e-commerce channels.

Pestell Nutrition (Wind Point Partners) Acquires Origination O2D

July 1, 2020

Agriculture

Wind Point Partners’ portfolio company Pestell Nutrition acquired Origination O2D (O2D) on December 20, 2019. The add-on transaction expands Pestell Nutrition’s U.S. footprint, logistical capabilities and proprietary product portfolio to accelerate growth in the North American animal nutrition market.

Wind Point Partners Acquires Assisi Pet Care

October 12, 2023

Food & Beverage

Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, has partnered with Assisi Pet Care Group Limited, a Melton Mowbray, United Kingdom-based producer of premium and natural dog and cat foods and treats. Wind Point will back Assisi's management team led by Founder and CEO Peter Mangion to expand the company's product capabilities and geographic reach across grocery, e‑commerce and pet specialty channels.