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Central Garden & Pet Acquires Burpee, an Iconic Brand in the Packet Seed and Young Plant Categories

$CENTPress releaseOct 19, 2026, 9:03 AM ETRead the release

Central Garden & Pet acquired W. Atlee Burpee Company, the 150-year-old premier brand in packet seed and young plants, with the deal closing September 30, 2026. Burpee will operate as a standalone entity headquartered in Pennsylvania under continuing CEO Jamie Mattikow, preserving brand leadership and digital capabilities.

Key figures

Fiscal 2025 net sales
$3.1 billion
Transaction close date
2026-09-30
Burpee years in business
150

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