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Central Garden & Pet understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2021 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Pennington, Nylabone, Kaytee, Amdro and Aqueon, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. For additional information about Central, please visit the Company’s website at www.central.com.
Overview
Location
United States, California, Walnut Creek
Employees
5001-10000
Founded date
1980
Mentions in press and media 9
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| Jul 7, 2026 | Gardening Chemicals: How Backyard Lawns, Balcony Farms, Urban Nurseries, and Retail Shelves Are Turning Plant Care into a Quantified Infrastructure Story | A garden looks soft from the outside, but it runs like a small chemical infrastructure system. A 500 sq. ft. lawn needs nearly 2.5–5.0 lb of nitrogen per year depending on grass type. A 100 sq. ft. vegetable patch can consume 1–2 lb of blen... |
| May 14, 2026 | True Adds Consumer and Enterprise Growth Leader Michael McGoohan as Managing Director Across CEO, Board and Consumer Practices | True, the premier global executive talent platform powered by data, AI, and deep sector expertise, announced the appointment of Michael McGoohan as Managing Director in its CEO, Board and Consumer Practices. After two decades leading growth... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Barkworthies offers new single-count options in hickory smoked line | RICHMOND, VA. — Barkworthies is now offering its hickory smoked chews in a single-count bulk trial pack format, giving customers the ability to select a variety that fits their dog and budget. The line features a variety of the brand’s same... |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Central Garden & Pet : Announces Q1 Fiscal 2022 Results - Form 8-K | Central Garden & Pet Announces Q1 Fiscal 2022 Results Q1 fiscal 2022 net sales increased 12% to $661 million Q1 fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS grew $0.06 to $0.16 Maintains outlook for fiscal 2022 diluted GAAP EPS of $3.10 or better WALNU... |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Central Garden & Pet : Announces Record Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Results - Form 8-K | Central Garden & Pet Company Announces Record Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Results Fiscal 2021 net sales increased 23% to $3.3 billion Fiscal 2021 diluted EPS of $2.75 vs. $2.20 for fiscal 2020 Initial outlook for fiscal 2022 EPS of $3.10... |
| Aug 5, 2021 | Central Garden & Pet : Announces Record Q3 Fiscal 2021 Results (Form 8-K) | Central Garden & Pet Announces Record Q3 Fiscal 2021 Results Q3 fiscal 2021 net sales increased 24% to $1,037 million Q3 fiscal 2021 diluted EPS grew 8% to $1.37 Raises outlook for fiscal 2021 diluted GAAP EPS to $2.45 or better Raises ... |
| Mar 10, 2021 | Pennington Relaunches Smart Seed Lawn Products Featuring Patent Pending, Industry-Leading Technology | ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 10, 2021-- Today Pennington Seed (“Pennington”), one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of lawn, garden and turf care products and a subsidiary of the Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT, ... |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Central Garden & Pet To Acquire Green Garden, For $532M | Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT, CENTA), a Walnut Creek, California-based market leader in the Garden and Pet industries, is to acquire Green Garden Products, previously known as Plantation Products, for $532m from private equity fir... |
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FAQ about Central Garden & Pet
When was Central Garden & Pet founded?
Central Garden & Pet was founded in 1980.
What has the press written about Central Garden & Pet?
Parsers VC has collected 9 articles mentioning Central Garden & Pet, among them “Gardening Chemicals: How Backyard Lawns, Balcony Farms, Urban Nurseries, and Retail Shelves Are Turning Plant Care into a Quantified Infrastructure Story” (Jul 7, 2026) and “True Adds Consumer and Enterprise Growth Leader Michael McGoohan as Managing Director Across CEO, Board and Consumer Practices” (May 14, 2026).
Is Central Garden & Pet still active?
Yes, Central Garden & Pet is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 15, 2026.