Mid America Pet Food Acquires Nature's Logic

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.

BrightPet Nutrition Group Acquires Raw Advantage Processing

June 20, 2023

Food & Beverage

BrightPet Nutrition Group, a PE-backed pet food manufacturer based in Lisbon, Ohio, has acquired Raw Advantage Processing, a family-owned co-manufacturer of freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food and treats based in Salem, Oregon. The deal, completed with backing from A&M Capital Partners, expands BrightPet's West Coast manufacturing footprint and capacity while providing Raw Advantage access to additional production capabilities and capital for growth.

BrightPet Nutrition Group Acquires Bravo! Pet Foods

October 25, 2022

Food & Beverage

BrightPet Nutrition Group, a portfolio company of A&M Capital Partners, has acquired Bravo! Pet Foods, a pioneer in frozen raw and freeze-dried pet diets. The add-on acquisition expands BrightPet's branded portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the premium frozen and freeze-dried pet food category.

TA Associates and Rx3 Growth Partners Invest in Mid America Pet Food (VICTOR)

December 16, 2020

Food & Beverage

TA Associates has completed an investment in Mid America Pet Food, the manufacturer of VICTOR Super Premium Pet Food, with Rx3 Growth Partners joining as a co-investor. TA and Rx3 acquired their stakes from Trinity Hunt Partners; financial terms were not disclosed. Mid America Pet Food manufactures kibble in-house at its Mount Pleasant, Texas facility and sells primarily through farm & feed and independent pet stores as well as select online retailers.

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.

Manna Pro Products Acquires Nutri-Vet and Petnology Essentials

December 14, 2015

Consumer Products

Chesterfield, Missouri-based Manna Pro Products LLC has acquired Nutri-Vet LLC of Boise, Idaho, along with the Petnology Essentials product line from 21st Century HealthCare Inc. The deals expand Manna Pro's portfolio into the cat and dog supplement market, with the acquired brands operating together as Nutri-Vet Wellness LLC; terms were not disclosed.