New Zealand-based Natural Pet Food Group has been acquired by US private-equity major KKR.
New York s KKR said it plans to support the company s growth domestically and overseas. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
Christchurch-based Natural Pet Food said the deal will advance its mission to supply safe, sustainably sourced high-meat pet food from New Zealand to more customers and their pets worldwide .
Natural Pet Food owns premium dog- and cat-food brands K9 Natural, Feline Natural, and Meat Mates. The company says its pet food is produced from ethically-sourced ingredients , such as grass-fed and meat and cage-free chicken.