- In May 2024, Oil-Dri Corporation of America finalized its USD 46 million acquisition of Ultra Pet Company, a key supplier of silica gel-based crystal cat litter. Funded through cash and credit, the deal boosts Oil-Dri’s position in the crystal litter segment. Leaders from both firms will unify strategies and operations, with shared values driving growth, innovation, and expansion. Additional details will be shared during Oil-Dri’s June earnings webcast
- In February 2023, Nestlé Purina PetCare announced plans to acquire Red Collar Pet Foods' Miami, Oklahoma pet treats factory from Arbor Investments, with an anticipated closing in March. The addition of the Miami factory to Purina's North American production footprint will mark the 22nd Purina owned and operated facility nationwide and expand in-house capabilities for dog and cat treats innovation and production. This has helped the company to expand globally
- In November 2022, Mars Petcare, part of Mars, Incorporated, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Champion Petfoods, a leading global pet food maker, from an investor group led by Bedford Capital and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan. This has helped the company to expand globally
- In February 2021, Dr. Elsey's, a veterinarian-owned cat product brand, has finished completion on a production facility in the state capital of Wyoming. Located at Swan Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming, the brand's new facility offers closer access to the source of silver sodium bentonite clay and better access to the railroad system used for product transportation. This has helped the company to expand globally
