BrightPet Nutrition Group, a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium and super-premium branded, private label and co-manufactured pet foods, treats, and care products, has announced the acquisition of Raw Advantage Processing, LLC, a family-owned co-manufacturer of freeze-dried and frozen raw pet food and treats based in Salem, Oregon.

BrightPet Nutrition Group (“BrightPet”), a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium and super-premium pet foods, treats and care products, has completed the strategic acquisition of Bravo! Pet Foods (“Bravo”), a pioneer in frozen raw and freeze-dried pet diets.

Stewart® – a leader in premium, all-natural pet food and treats – today announced an expanded treats portfolio and updated packaging across its portfolio of freeze-dried dog treats.

BrightPet Nutrition Group, a leading provider of premium and super-premium pet food and treats, announced it has acquired Dayton, Ohio-based MiracleCorp and its portfolio of assets. The transaction will bring together MiracleCorp’s impressive portfolio of trusted brands with BrightPet’s extensive production capabilities and roster of brands.

BrightPet Nutrition Group, a leading provider of premium and super-premium pet food and treats, announced Alvarez & Marsal Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity investment fund that is part of the A&M Capital platform, has acquired a majority interest in the Company.

As a leading developer and contract producer of premium and super-premium pet foods for U.S. and international markets, BrightPet Nutrition Group remains committed to manufacturing high quality pet foods and treats.  We understand many pet parents and pet lovers are concerned about recent news surrounding a potential link between certain dog recipes and dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). To remain transparent and educate, we have prepared the following information regarding DCM and BrightPet’s relationship to recent FDA announcements.   

BrightPet Nutrition Group, one of the leading makers of natural, super-premium pet food brands including Blackwood® and Adirondack®, has launched its new By Nature® line of dog and cat food with nutrient-rich formulas in sustainable packaging to support independent retail chains nationwide. By Nature Pet Food is also produced at BrightPet owned facilities.

 Ohio-based BrightPet Nutrition Group has acquired substantially all of the assets of Phoebe Products, LLC, (“Phoebe”) which include the SO Bright brand. Phoebe, located in Kiel, Wisconsin, has been a family-owned manufacturer of premium and super-premium pet treats since 1990; providing both co-packed and private labeled treats for industry leading retailers and brands. 

Ohio-based Blackwood, Adirondack and Makin’ Trax pet food brands and contract food manufacturers Ohio Pet Foods (“OPF”) and Southern Tier Pet Nutrition (“STPN”) recently partnered with Philadelphia private investment firm Graham Partners to create BrightPet Nutrition Group (“BrightPet”).