Westfleisch has acquired The Petfood Company, specializing in premium pet food production, ensuring its future stability while expanding Westfleisch's portfolio in the thriving pet food market.

Target Information

The Petfood Company GmbH specializes in the production of premium wet food for dogs and cats. Located in Bocholt, Germany, the company faced significant financial challenges and ultimately filed for insolvency toward the end of 2023. Despite these difficulties, The Petfood Company managed to maintain operations under the guidance of provisional insolvency administrator Ms. Nada Nasser from KKN Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB and the support of CVM Capital Value Management, led by Managing Partner Kai Peppmeier, initiating a structured investor process.

The acquisition of The Petfood Company by Westfleisch marks a critical milestone in the company's journey. With plans to expand production in Bocholt and preserve approximately 60 jobs, Westfleisch aims to secure the long-term viability of the location, thus demonstrating a commitment to the loyal customers and employees of The Petfood Company.

Industry Overview

The pet food industry in Germany is flourishing, characterized by a growing demand for high-quality pet nutrition. Pet ownership has increased steadily, leading to greater spending on p