Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Acquires FoodScience
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) has acquired FoodScience, a provider of pet and human nutritional supplements, from Wind Point Partners. FoodScience, headquartered in Williston, Vermont, specializes in formulating, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing nutritional supplements through brands including VetriScience®, DaVinci®, and Pet Naturals®, along with private label and custom formulation services.
Sharon Rossi will continue as CEO. The acquisition marks MSCP's third investment in the Pet and Animal Health sector, following their 2020 exits from Compana Pet Brands and Thrive Pet Healthcare. Jones Day served as legal counsel and William Blair as financial advisor to MSCP.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) ha acquisito FoodScience, un fornitore di integratori nutrizionali per animali e umani, da Wind Point Partners. FoodScience, con sede a Williston, Vermont, è specializzata nella formulazione, produzione, commercializzazione e distribuzione di integratori nutrizionali attraverso marchi come VetriScience®, DaVinci® e Pet Naturals®, insieme a servizi di etichetta privata e formulazione personalizzata.
Sharon Rossi continuerà come CEO. L'acquisizione segna il terzo investimento di MSCP nel settore della salute degli animali domestici, dopo le loro uscite dal Compana Pet Brands e Thrive Pet Healthcare nel 2020. Jones Day ha funto da consulente legale e William Blair da consulente finanziario per MSCP.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) ha adquirido FoodScience, un proveedor de suplementos nutricionales para mascotas y humanos, de Wind Point Partners. FoodScience, con sede en Williston, Vermont, se especializa en la formulación, fabricación, comercialización y distribución de suplementos nutricionales a través de marcas como VetriScience®, DaVinci® y Pet Naturals®, junto con servicios de etiqueta privada y formulación personalizada.
Sharon Rossi continuará como CEO. La adquisición marca la tercera inversión de MSCP en el sector de salud de mascotas y animales, después de sus salidas de Compana Pet Brands y Thrive Pet Healthcare en 2020. Jones Day actuó como asesor legal y William Blair como asesor financiero para MSCP.
모건 스탠리 캐피탈 파트너스 (MSCP)가 푸드사이언스를 인수했습니다. 푸드사이언스는 애완동물 및 인간용 영양 보충제를 제공하는 업체로, 윈드 포인트 파트너스에서 인수하였습니다. 푸드사이언스는 버몬트 주 윌리스톤에 본사를 두고 있으며, VetriScience®, DaVinci® 및 Pet Naturals® 브랜드를 통해 영양 보충제를 설계, 제조, 마케팅 및 유통하는 전문 업체입니다. 또한, 프라이빗 라벨 및 맞춤형 제조 서비스를 제공합니다.
샤론 로시는 CEO로 계속 재직할 예정입니다. 이번 인수는 MSCP의 반려동물 및 동물 건강 분야에서의 세 번째 투자로, 2020년 컴파나 펫 브랜드 및 Thrive Pet Healthcare에서의 퇴출 이후 이루어진 것입니다. 존스 데이(Jones Day)는 법률 자문을, 윌리엄 블레어(William Blair)는 MSCP의 재무 자문을 맡았습니다.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) a acquis FoodScience, un fournisseur de compléments nutritionnels pour animaux de compagnie et humains, de Wind Point Partners. FoodScience, dont le siège est à Williston, Vermont, se spécialise dans la formulation, la fabrication, le marketing et la distribution de compléments nutritionnels via des marques telles que VetriScience®, DaVinci® et Pet Naturals®, ainsi que des services de marque blanche et de formulation personnalisée.
Sharon Rossi continuera en tant que PDG. Cette acquisition marque le troisième investissement de MSCP dans le secteur de la santé animale, après leurs sorties de Compana Pet Brands et Thrive Pet Healthcare en 2020. Jones Day a agi en tant que conseiller juridique et William Blair comme conseiller financier pour MSCP.
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP) hat FoodScience übernommen, einen Anbieter von Ernährungszusätzen für Haustiere und Menschen, von Wind Point Partners. FoodScience hat seinen Hauptsitz in Williston, Vermont, und ist auf die Formulierung, Herstellung, Vermarktung und den Vertrieb von Ernährungszusätzen unter Marken wie VetriScience®, DaVinci® und Pet Naturals® spezialisiert, sowie auf Private-Label- und maßgeschneiderte Formulierungsdienste.
Sharon Rossi wird weiterhin CEO bleiben. Die Akquisition markiert MSCPs dritte Investition im Bereich Haustier- und Tiergesundheit, nach ihrem Ausstieg aus Compana Pet Brands und Thrive Pet Healthcare im Jahr 2020. Jones Day fungierte als rechtlicher Berater und William Blair als Finanzberater für MSCP.
- Acquisition provides expansion into the growing pet and human nutritional supplements market
- Company has established brands and diverse revenue streams through multiple product lines
- Experienced management team retained with CEO Sharon Rossi continuing leadership
- MSCP has proven track record in Pet and Animal Health sector with two successful exits in 2020
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The acquisition of FoodScience by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners represents a strategic move into the growing pet and human nutritional supplements market. This deal strengthens MSCP's portfolio following their successful exits from Compana Pet Brands and Thrive Pet Healthcare in 2020. The pet supplements industry has shown resilient growth, with increasing pet ownership and health awareness driving demand.
The vertical integration and multi-brand strategy of FoodScience (VetriScience®, DaVinci® and Pet Naturals®) positions it well in both B2C and B2B markets through retail brands and contract manufacturing. The retention of CEO Sharon Rossi ensures operational continuity, while MSCP's expertise and network in the pet sector could accelerate growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
The nutritional supplements market represents a high-growth opportunity, particularly in the pet sector where premiumization trends and humanization of pets continue to drive consumer spending. FoodScience's dual focus on both pet and human supplements creates revenue diversification and cross-market opportunities. Their science-first approach aligns with increasing consumer demand for evidence-based supplementation.
The private equity investment signals confidence in FoodScience's growth potential and could enable faster market expansion through additional capital investment. The company's vertically integrated model provides better margin control and quality assurance, which is important in the supplements industry where trust and safety are paramount.
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Commenting on the acquisition, James Stewart, Managing Director and Co-Head of Consumer Investing at MSCP, said: “We were drawn to FoodScience’s more than 50-year history, stellar reputation and mission to help people and pets live healthier lives. Under Sharon’s leadership, they have built a leading platform dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and innovative brands while serving as the partner of choice to FoodScience’s contract manufacturing customers. We look forward to working together as we collectively seek to build on and expand the exceptional product portfolio through continued organic growth and M&A.”
“MSCP’s investment serves as a further testament to FoodScience’s legacy and mission-driven culture,” said Ms. Rossi. “We are excited to partner with the MSCP team and look forward to leveraging their network and expertise in the pet and animal health sector to accelerate our growth both organically and through strategic acquisitions.”
MSCP’s acquisition of FoodScience represents its third investment in the Pet and Animal Health sector, following the successful 2020 exits of Compana Pet Brands (formerly known as Manna Pro) and Thrive Pet Healthcare (formerly known as Pathway Vet Alliance).
Jones Day acted as legal counsel and William Blair acted as exclusive financial advisor to MSCP.
About FoodScience
FoodScience is a leading provider of pet and human supplements with in-house manufacturing capabilities. Through its VetriScience and Pet Naturals brands, the Company offers a range of supplements for dogs and cats focused on joint health, behavioral, digestive, and more. The Company’s human brand, DaVinci, offers supplements for general health, heart, hormone, digestive, immune, and more. For more information, please visit the Company’s website www.foodsciencecorp.com.
About Morgan Stanley Capital Partners
Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, part of Morgan Stanley Investment Management, is a leading middle-market private equity platform established in 1986 that focuses on privately negotiated equity and equity-related investments primarily in
About Morgan Stanley Investment Management
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, together with its investment advisory affiliates, has more than 1,400 investment professionals around the world and
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