The Nutriment Company closes ninth acquisition in 2025

The Nutriment Company (TNC) is ending 2025 with a new takeover, furthering the business’s position as a leading supplier of natural, premium pet food across Europe.

TNC acquired Antos, a Dutch distributor and developer of pet treats. Founded in 1989, the company also manufactures snacks, including biscuits, sausages and chews made from natural ingredients such as tripe, rawhide and animal ears.

“With TNC’s scale and international network, as well as our shared vision for the future, we will be able to increase our impact while remaining true to our heritage,” says Désirée Steegers, CEO of Antos. 

Regional expansion 

Following the acquisition, the producer’s modern logistics facility in the Netherlands will become a strategic hub for TNC in the Benelux region. The site will expand the buyer’s production capacity, customer base and network of retailers and distributors.

In addition, TNC noted that Antos’ focus on natural ingredients, responsible sourcing, and stringent quality standards will enhance TNC’s capacity to serve discerning pet owners who demand product transparency. 

“It brings instant scale to our pet treats business in the Benelux region, building on over 3 decades of experience in the category,” says TNC’s CEO Anders Kristiansen. 

Previous acquisitions

The move follows the acquisition of French pet food company Easy-Barf in October. In July, TNC also bought Purrform, a Berkshire-headquartered family business from the UK.

Other takeovers included European pet food producers Puromenu (Spain), BAF Petfood and Graf Barf (Germany), and Bulmer Pet Foods (UK).

The series of acquisitions this year started with the buyout of 2 British dog food brands in January: Raw dog food maker The Dog’s Butcher and Your Pet Nutrition, a supplement player. 

TNC has been owned by the Nordic private equity firm Axcel since 2022, when the company was generating €161 million ($188.59M) in revenue.