The Nutriment Company Acquires PETMAN and Pet Treats Wholesale Ltd

The Nutriment Company Acquires Puromenu

February 7, 2025

Food & Beverage

Sweden-based pet-food supplier The Nutriment Company (owned by Nordic PE firm Axcel) has acquired Spanish raw pet-food producer Puromenu; financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands TNC into the Spanish market and is part of its strategy to enter strategic, high-growth regions.

C.J. Foods Acquires American Nutrition, Creating Largest Independent Super Premium Pet Food Manufacturer

March 18, 2020

Food & Beverage

C.J. Foods, a portfolio company of J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, has acquired American Nutrition, combining two leading super-premium pet food manufacturers to create the largest independent producer of super-premium pet food in the U.S., producing over one billion pounds annually. The deal expands C.J. Foods' product portfolio and national distribution footprint across dry, canned and baked treats while preserving senior leadership roles on the combined board.

FoodScience Acquires Natural Dog Company

April 25, 2025

Consumer Products

FoodScience, LLC has acquired Natural Dog Company, a North Carolina–based maker of dog care products and supplements. The deal—terms not disclosed—is FoodScience's first acquisition since becoming a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners and expands FoodScience's presence in pet wellness and supplements.

Inspired Pet Nutrition Acquires Pet Food UK

December 3, 2021

Food & Beverage

Inspired Pet Nutrition (IPN), the CapVest-controlled UK pet food group, has agreed to acquire Pet Food UK (PFUK) — owner of the Barking Heads, Meowing Heads and AATU brands — from Piper PE LLP and the company's founders. The deal, an add-on to IPN’s platform, is intended to broaden IPN’s premium and digital-first brand portfolio and support international and e-commerce-led growth; terms were not disclosed.

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.

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.