Firelight Capital Partners Acquires Snif-Snax
August 5, 2025
Firelight Capital Partners has acquired Miami-based Snif-Snax, a maker and distributor of single-ingredient smoked salmon and chicken pet treats. Firelight plans to invest in a new distribution and manufacturing facility, product innovation and infrastructure improvements while founder Jonathan Brown and family retain ownership stakes and new executives (Kevin Fick as CEO, Jeff Sutherland as COO) join the company.
- Buyers
- Firelight Capital Partners
- Targets
- Snif-Snax
- Sellers
- Jonathan Brown, Brown family (existing owners)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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