2016: BrightPet Nutrition Group forms through the acquisition and merger of Ohio Pet Foods and Southern Tier Animal Nutrition Group by the private investment firm Graham Partners. With the acquisition, BrightPet takes control of Ohio Pet Foods brands Blackwood, Adirondack and Makin’ Trax.
Blackwood, Adirondack, Makin' Trax, By Nature
Middle East, North America, Asia Pacific
Raw Frozen Refrigerated Cat Food, Raw Frozen Refrigerated Dog Food, Cat Treats Snacks, Wet Dog Food, Dog Treats Snacks, Wet Cat Food, Dry Dog Food, Dry Cat Food
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Revenue 2018 | $40,000,000 |
| Production Plants 2018 | 3 |
| Total Facilities 2018 | 3 |
| Employees 2018 | 100 |
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Revenue 2017 | $40,000,000 |
| Production Plants 2017 | 2 |
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Revenue 2016 | $40,000,000 |
| Production Plants 2016 | 2 |
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Production Plants 2013 | 3 |
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Production Plants 2012 | 4 |
| Total Facilities 2012 | 4 |
| Employees 2012 | 40 |
| Annual Volume Private Label 2012 | 20000 |
| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Production Plants 2011 | 4 |
| Total Facilities 2011 | 4 |
| Employees 2011 | 40 |
| Annual Volume Private Label 2011 | 20000 |
The October 2019 issue of Petfood Industry delves into the backlash against grain-free pet foods following federal investigation of correlations to dilated cardiomyopathy. The issue also covers pet microbiome research, Singapore's pet food market and coconut meal, among other topics.