CBX congratulates Smucker's on its forthcoming acquisition of Big Heart Pet Brands from a consortium of investors led by funds affiliated with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &amp; Co. L.P., Vestar Capital Partners, Centerview Capital, and AlpInvest Partners Inc., for approximately $5.8 billion.
The pet food and snacks giant changed its name from Del Monte Corporation to Big Heart Pet Brands following the sale of its fruit, vegetable, and other consumer foods portfolio in February 2014. CBX is proud to have collaborated with the management of Big Heart Pet Brands to create the company's new name and identity. We have also assisted on the redesign of Big Heart's headquarters, field offices, manufacturing plants, as well as certain product packaging and marketing materials.

Big Heart Pet Brands is home to a number of iconic and beloved brands, including Milk-Bone, Meow Mix, Natural Balance, Kibbles 'n Bits, 9Lives, Milo's Kitchen, and Nature's Recipe, among others.