Merrick Pet Care, Inc.
Food and Beverage ManufacturingTexas, United States51-200 Employees
Merrick Pet Care, Inc. operates as a pet food and treat manufacturer focused on natural and organic options for dogs and cats. It oversees a family of brands, including Merrick, Castor & Pollux ORGANIX, Zuke's, and Whole Earth Farms, placing it as a multi-brand player in the pet nutrition market. The company traces its origins to Garth Merrick's kitchen in Hereford, Texas, and is now based in Amarillo, Texas, where it emphasizes handcrafted recipes and careful ingredient sourcing, including USDA Organic Certified ingredients for its ORGANIX line. Its portfolio, including lines that cater to simpler meals, targets pet owners seeking wholesome options for dogs and cats, as evidenced by the 2024 introduction of a Limited Ingredient Diet line. Based in Amarillo, the company is noted as a rapidly growing participant in the pet specialty segment of the broader food and beverage manufacturing industry.