Merrick Pet Care Acquires Castor & Pollux Natural PetWorks
Amarillo-based Merrick Pet Care has advanced its growth strategies in announcing the acquisition of Clackamas, Oregon-based company, Castor & Pollux Natural PetWorks.
The terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but the acquisition helps Merrick expand its branded portfolio in the super premium pet food market while allowing greater utilization of its Hereford, Texas, manufacturing facilities.
Greg Shearson, chief executive officer for Merrick Pet Care, Inc., shared, “This acquisition is about building a new company that is even stronger than the sum of its parts. Both Merrick and Castor & Pollux were built by passionate founders determined to provide optimal nutrition for pets. That remains our commitment today. Our Merrick pet food recipes are developed and made every day in our own facilities, enabling us to deliver superior nutritional quality and safety."
Castor & Pollux Natural Pet Works was founded in the year 2000 and with their ORGANIX product line was the first certified organic dog and cat food meeting all of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s National Organic Program. Some of the other products in the line include Natural Ultramix natural cat and dog foods and GOOD BUDDY dog treats and cookies. Castor & Pollux developed their PetWorks Partners programs in order to support non-profit pet rescue organizations. They were also named to Inc. magazine’s Top 500/5000 list for the third time in four years.
Merrick Pet Care includes three product lines in the Merrick Kitchen: holistic and all-natural ingredients in Merrick pet treats and foods; Before Grain, a grain-free, high-protein pet food; and Whole Earth Farms, pet food for consumers for price-sensitive consumers. Their products are available nationally at specialty independent pet stores such as Petco.
Merrick founder, Garth Merrick, reported that the addition of the Castor & Pollux brands allows growth into the natural and organic space along with execution of new plans over the next several months.
For further information, visit www.merrickpetcare.com.
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