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

Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden & Pet

“Burpee is an iconic American brand with a remarkable 150-year legacy of innovation, quality and consumer trust”

Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden & Pet

“Its high brand awareness, deep consumer relationships and established digital capabilities make it a compelling addition to our Garden portfolio.”

Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden & Pet

“Equally important, Burpee shares our values, entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering exceptional products to consumers.”

Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden & Pet

“We are pleased that Burpee’s experienced leadership team will continue to lead the business, preserving the culture and expertise that have made it successful.”

Niko Lahanas, Chief Executive Officer of Central Garden & Pet

“We see significant opportunities to build on Burpee’s strong foundation, leverage Central’s scale and capabilities, and drive long-term growth in an attractive and resilient garden market.”

George Ball, Former Owner and Executive Chair of Burpee

“Burpee is an unmatched, beloved brand in home gardening, and my goal in this transaction was to find it a home that would be a strong steward of that legacy.”

George Ball, Former Owner and Executive Chair of Burpee

“Central Garden & Pet appreciates what makes Burpee special as a brand and a company and brings the resources to help accelerate our growth and create new opportunities for our employees.”

George Ball, Former Owner and Executive Chair of Burpee

“I’m confident Burpee will continue to flourish as a standalone business under its current leadership team, bringing new and innovative varieties to gardeners for years to come.”