FoodScience Acquires Natural Dog Company

Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires FoodScience

November 19, 2024

Food & Beverage

Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) have acquired FoodScience, a Williston, Vermont-based formulator, manufacturer and marketer of pet and human nutritional supplements, from Wind Point Partners. MSCP said it will work with CEO Sharon Rossi to pursue organic growth and strategic M&A to expand FoodScience's portfolio and capabilities.

Wind Point Partners Acquires FoodScience Corporation

March 9, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chicago-based private equity firm Wind Point Partners has acquired FoodScience Corporation, a Vermont-based formulator, manufacturer and marketer of human and pet nutritional supplements. Wind Point will partner with management and incumbent CEO Sharon Rossi to grow the Company's branded and private-label business, accelerate eCommerce, and pursue broader growth in human and pet supplement markets.

FoodScience (Wind Point) Acquires Pet Tech Labs

September 9, 2021

Veterinary

FoodScience, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners, has acquired Pet Tech Labs, a contract manufacturer of animal nutritional supplements based in Syracuse, Nebraska. The add-on expands FoodScience's contract-manufacturing capabilities and establishes a Midwest manufacturing and distribution presence while enabling the retiring owners Paul Jonjak and Carol Potter to exit.

Nexus Capital Management Acquires Natural Balance Premium Pet Food Business from The J.M. Smucker Co.

December 4, 2020

Food & Beverage

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Nexus Capital Management signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Natural Balance premium pet food business from The J.M. Smucker Co. Nexus said it will operate Natural Balance as an independent company under new CEO Brian Connolly and pursue brand reinvigoration and growth through pet specialty and e-commerce channels.

Mid America Pet Food Acquires Nature's Logic

August 1, 2021

Food & Beverage

Mid America Pet Food has acquired Nature's Logic, adding the premium natural pet food and treats brand to its portfolio alongside VICTOR and Eagle Mountain. The two companies will continue to operate separately as Mid America — a TA Associates-backed manufacturer — expands its natural and sustainable product offerings.

Pet Supplies Plus Acquires Wag N' Wash Natural Pet Food & Grooming

February 23, 2022

Retail

Pet Supplies Plus, a subsidiary of Franchise Group, announced the acquisition of Wag N' Wash, a natural pet food, self-wash, and grooming franchise with more than 15 locations. Wag N' Wash founders will remain for a minimum of two years and the brands will continue to operate separately while Wag N' Wash gains access to Pet Supplies Plus's supply chain, fulfillment and expansion resources.