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Merrick Pet Care Sold to Nestlé Purina

July 29, 2015 By smileydog Leave a Comment

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Nestlé Purina has purchased Merrick Pet Care
Nestlé Purina has purchased Merrick Pet Care

Merrick Pet Care, based in Amarillo, Texas, was recently purchased by Nestlé-Purina. Castor & Pollux, which Merrick had purchased in 2012, was also acquired by Nestlé Purina in this deal.

The private equity firm Swander Pace Capital acquired Merrick in 2010. They announced the sale to Nestlé Purina last week and the deal is expected to close “over the next few months.”

The brands included in the sale are:

  • Merrick Classic
  • Merrick Grain Free
  • Merrick Backcountry
  • Merrick Limited Ingredient Diets
  • Merrick treats
  • Castor and Pollux Organix
  • Castor and Pollux Ultramix
  • Good Buddy Biscuits

Nestlé Purina has issued a brief statement announcing the purchase. They state that “Merrick will continue to operate as an independent business, with no planned changes to its management or operations.”

Read the Nestlé Purina statement here.

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