Castor & Pollux - Ownership and Business Overview

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Castor & Pollux Ownership

Who owns Castor & Pollux?

Castor & Pollux is owned by Merrick Pet Care. It was acquired on May 1, 2008.

Castor & Pollux Business Overview

Where is Castor & Pollux headquartered?

Castor & Pollux is headquartered in Clackamas, Oregon.

What sector is Castor & Pollux in?

Castor & Pollux is a consumer products company.

When was Castor & Pollux founded?

Castor & Pollux was founded in 2002.

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Castor & Pollux

14340 SE Industrial Way,
Clackamas, Oregon 97015
United States,
www.castorpolluxpet.com

Founded in 2002 by two long-time pet industry executives whose passion was to create healthier alternatives for their pets, Castor & Pollux Pet Works® is an innovative pet products company with a comprehensive portfolio of premium pet products ranging from organic and natural pet food to all-natural pet supplies and accessories. Under its key brand names Organix, Natural Ultramix, and Dog Whisperer, the Company has been able to penetrate the natural grocery and pet specialty distribution channels throughout the U.S. Its focus on high quality ingredients and formulations has made Castor & Pollux an authority on premium pet food.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Consumer Products

Established

2002

Subsidiary of

Merrick Pet Care, Inc.

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