US equity firm to buy Pet Valu

Roark Capital Group has agreed to purchase Canadian petfood retailer Pet Valu for CAN$143.7 million (US$123.3 million), according to Reuters.

July 7, 2009

Roark Capital Group has agreed to purchase Canadian petfood retailer Pet Valu for CAN$143.7 million (US$123.3 million), according to Reuters .

Roark is offering CAN$13.68 (US$11.77) per share. The shares last traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange on July 7 for CAN$13.49 (US$11.60).

As part of the agreement, Pet Valu CEO Geoffrey Holt will retire when the transaction is completed, which is expected sometime in the third quarter.

Multiple factors are converging to create a challenging environment for Brazil's pet food sector.

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Brazil's pet industry slowdown: Consumers are changing

Pet food professionals grapple with Brazil's first production decline in years as shifting consumer behavior compounds economic pressures.

Multiple factors are converging to create a challenging environment for Brazil's pet food sector.

Brand Insights

Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

EDL, as Massman Company

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Pet Food Manufacturer Thinks Outside the Box with EDL’s Double Tight Wrap Machine

Petfood Forum News

Global pet food companies register early for Interzoo 2026

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Insect-based pet foods may be nutrient deficient, contain other animals

Researchers analyzed insect-based pet food products available in European pet food retail outlets.

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Pet Food Marketing and Branding

Pumpkin Pet Insurance hosts Krypto look-alike contest

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Royal Canin names global vice president of sustainability

Royal Canin USA Inc.

Company appoints Rémi Rocca to help accelerate its environmental initiatives.

No July 14 vote on BRF-Marfrig merger

BRF says a new meeting date will be announced “in due course.”

Study confirms safety, digestibility of cultured protein ingredient for dog food

Peer-reviewed research on FeedKind Pet protein shows high digestibility rates and potential gut health benefits in adult dogs.

Petfood Forum News

Petfood Forum Asia 2025 brings leading industry experts to Bangkok

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Market Trends and Reports

Private label pet food growth outpaced national brands

With ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and persistent inflation, consumers may continue shifting towards private-label pet food brands.

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Hamlet Protein receives tech award at Chinese companion animal conference

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