CENTRAL GARDEN & PET CO

Central Garden & Pet operates as a producer and distributor of lawn, garden, and pet supply products across the United States. The company manufactures and sells a broad range of items spanning pet care, garden supplies, and outdoor products to retailers, distributors, and online merchants.

The Pet segment represents a significant portion of operations, encompassing dog and cat supplies such as treats, chews, toys, and grooming items, as well as products for aquatic pets, small animals, reptiles, and birds. This segment includes live fish and small animals, aquariums, terrariums with associated fixtures and filtration systems, and animal health and pest control products. The Pet segment operates under established brands including Nylabone, Kaytee, Farnam, Four Paws, Aqueon, K&H Pet Products, and Zilla.

The Garden segment produces and distributes grass seed, vegetable and flower seeds, wild bird feed and accessories, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and live plants under brands such as Pennington, Ferry-Morse, Amdro, and Sevin. The company distributes through multiple channels, including independent distributors, mass retailers, national and regional chains, e-commerce platforms, grocery stores, and nurseries. With approximately 6,000 full-time employees and headquarters in Walnut Creek, California, the company serves the consumer defensive markets for lawn care, gardening, and pet supplies.