The Nutriment Company Acquires PETMAN and Pet Treats Wholesale Ltd

United Petfood Acquires 50% Stake in SmartPetPro to Expand Premium Pet Food in Germany

July 19, 2026

Consumer Products

United Petfood has acquired a 50% stake in SmartPetPro, a German producer of premium wet pet food. The partnership is intended to strengthen United Petfood’s position in Germany and expand SmartPetPro’s production capacity and broader commercial reach, with SmartPetPro’s CEO and co-founders continuing to lead day-to-day operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.