BrightPet Nutrition Group Acquires MiracleCorp

A&M Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in BrightPet Nutrition Group

September 29, 2020

Food & Beverage

A&M Capital Partners (part of Alvarez & Marsal Capital) has acquired a majority interest in BrightPet Nutrition Group, a Lisbon, Ohio-based manufacturer of premium and super-premium pet food and treats. The Golladay family will retain minority ownership and continue in management roles; the seller included Graham Partners, which announced the exit. AMCP plans to accelerate growth through channel expansion, product portfolio investments and strategic acquisitions.

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.

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.

Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires Capstone Nutrition

September 23, 2019

Food & Beverage

Brightstar Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Capstone Nutrition, a developer and manufacturer of vitamins, minerals and dietary supplement products. The transaction was completed in partnership with members of Capstone’s senior management and is intended to accelerate growth into new markets and products while enhancing the company's R&D and manufacturing capabilities.

Better Choice Company Acquires Halo (Purely for Pets) and Closes $28M Financing

December 20, 2019

Consumer Products

Better Choice Company, Inc. (BTTR) has completed its acquisition of Halo, Purely for Pets, adding the 30-year premium holistic pet food brand to its animal health and wellness portfolio. The Company also closed $28 million of senior secured financing as part of the transaction; total consideration for Halo was approximately $46.9 million (cash, junior notes and equity), and Halo’s CEO Werner von Pein and CSO Rob Sauermann will remain to run the business.

Archway Pet Food (Cricket Hill Inc.) Acquires Bright Planet Pet

August 15, 2025

Consumer Products

Cricket Hill Inc., doing business as Archway Pet Food, has acquired Bright Planet Pet, a Minnesota-based maker of 100% plant-based dog treats. Bright Planet will continue operating under its brand while joining Archway's operational platform and distribution network; founder Katherine Ellison will join Archway's advisory board.