Merrick Pet Care

Founded in 2002 by two long-time pet industry executives whose passion was to create healthier alternatives for their pets, Castor & Pollux Pet Works® is an innovative pet products company with a comprehensive portfolio of premium pet products ranging from organic and natural pet food to all-natural pet supplies and accessories. Under its key brand names Organix, Natural Ultramix, and Dog Whisperer, the Company has been able to penetrate the natural grocery and pet specialty distribution channels throughout the U.S. Its focus on high quality ingredients and formulations has made Castor & Pollux an authority on premium pet food.

Date of Investment: May 2008
Web site: www.castorpolluxpet.com
MCP Contact: Charles Yoon

News:

• 4/16/12 - Merrick Pet Care, Inc. Acquires Castor & Pollux Natural PetWorks; Expands Further Into 'Super Premium' Pet Food Segment
• 2/1/11 - Castor & Pollux Natural PetWorks Brands Get a Fresh New Look
• 1/11/11/- Castor & Pollux Teams up with Oregon Humane Society
• 12/2/10 - Castor & Pollux Pet Works names new CEO, VP of Sales/Marketing
• 7/21/10 - Castor & Pollux Launches Natural Ultramix Line in Natural Grocery