Central Garden & Pet Co Cl A

Business Description

Central Garden & Pet Company, founded in 1955 and based in Walnut Creek, California, is a U.S. manufacturer and distributor of products across two core markets: pets and lawn and garden care. Its pet offerings cover everything from dog and cat supplies to aquariums, small animal habitats, and livestock health products, sold under well-known brands such as Nylabone, Kaytee, and Farnam. The garden side of the business supplies consumers with grass seed, wild bird feed, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides through brands including Pennington, Amdro, and Sevin. The company reaches customers through a wide range of sales channels, from big-box and grocery retailers to nurseries, independent distributors, and online platforms.