Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle-market focused private equity team at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, have acquired FoodScience, a vertically integrated provider of pet and human nutritional supplements, from Wind Point Partners. Sharon Rossi will continue as FoodScience’s CEO.
Headquartered in Williston, Vermont, FoodScience said it drives a science-first approach to formulate, manufacture, market and distribute nutritional supplements for pets and humans. FoodScience offers a broad portfolio of nutritional supplements through VetriScience, Pet Naturals and DaVinci brands, as well as private label and custom formulation offerings.
“MSCP’s investment serves as a further testament to FoodScience’s legacy and mission-driven culture,” said Rossi. “We are excited to partner with the MSCP team and look forward to leveraging their network and expertise in the pet and animal health sector to accelerate our growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions.”
MSCP’s acquisition of FoodScience represents its third investment in the Pet and Animal Health sector, following the successful 2020 exits of Compana Pet Brands (formerly known as Manna Pro) and Thrive Pet Healthcare (formerly known as Pathway Vet Alliance).
Through its VetriScience and Pet Naturals brands, FoodScience offers a range of supplements for dogs and cats focused on joint health, behavioral, digestive and more. In March 2021, Wind Point Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm, acquired FoodScience, which was founded in 1973 by Guido and Maria Orlandi and remained in the family under Claudia Orlandi’s ownership until the acquisition. Rossi joined the company in 2017.
Adapted from a press release.
