Merrick pet food company sold - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ichabob · 04-24-2012, 09:28 AM

I am still looking for a new food and I did not know that Merrick had been sold last year. how did I miss this.

Is this good or bad??

Merrick was acquired by Swander Pace in February 2011. The company manufacturers and markets the Merrick 5-Star, Before Grain and Whole Earth Farms brands of dog and cat food. Merrick products are marketed as “natural”, a segment of the pet food continuum that felt the impact of the recession but whose growth is expected to outpace the total industry over the next five years — 11% versus 4%, respectively according to Packaged Facts.

Merrick Pet Care and Castor & Pollux Combined for Economies of Scope and Scale i'm not that kind of banker

Judyest · 04-24-2012, 10:30 AM

I hope this was / is a good move. I feed Bailee Caster & Pollux Organix Small Breed. He has done well on it and loves it. I would hate to have anything change.

Ichabob · 04-24-2012, 10:56 AM

swander also has eagle pack dog food line, I don't know anymore, one concern about merrick is the hiring on the Nutro people thats a little concerning. wait and see I guess.

Britster · 04-24-2012, 07:36 PM

I wouldn't touch Merrick, to be honest. Way too many quality control issues.

And apparently, Castor & Pollux was just bought by them.

Ichabob · 04-25-2012, 04:45 AM

Merrick was bought by an investment company. was thinking about going back but not now.

04-24-2012, 09:28 AM	#1
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	Merrick pet food company sold I am still looking for a new food and I did not know that Merrick had been sold last year. how did I miss this. Is this good or bad?? Merrick was acquired by Swander Pace in February 2011. The company manufacturers and markets the Merrick 5-Star, Before Grain and Whole Earth Farms brands of dog and cat food. Merrick products are marketed as “natural”, a segment of the pet food continuum that felt the impact of the recession but whose growth is expected to outpace the total industry over the next five years — 11% versus 4%, respectively according to Packaged Facts. Merrick Pet Care and Castor & Pollux Combined for Economies of Scope and Scale i'm not that kind of banker __________________ Proud to be a Marine Mom (R.I.P.) Ichabob

04-24-2012, 10:30 AM	#2
Judyest YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WEST VIRGINIA Posts: 575	I hope this was / is a good move. I feed Bailee Caster & Pollux Organix Small Breed. He has done well on it and loves it. I would hate to have anything change. __________________ R.I.P HUTCH ~ Oct 1993 - Dec 2009 Bailee's Mommy

04-24-2012, 10:56 AM	#3
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	swander also has eagle pack dog food line, I don't know anymore, one concern about merrick is the hiring on the Nutro people thats a little concerning. wait and see I guess. __________________ Proud to be a Marine Mom (R.I.P.) Ichabob

04-24-2012, 07:36 PM	#4
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I wouldn't touch Merrick, to be honest. Way too many quality control issues. And apparently, Castor & Pollux was just bought by them. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

04-25-2012, 04:45 AM	#5
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	Merrick was bought by an investment company. was thinking about going back but not now. __________________ Proud to be a Marine Mom (R.I.P.) Ichabob