J.M. Smucker to purchase Rachael Ray's Nutrish dog food brandApril 6, 2018J.M. Smucker Co., owner of Kibbles 'n Bits, Meow Mix, and other pet brands, announced that it will buy the maker of Rachael Ray-branded dog food, Nutrish. Orrville, Ohio-based Smucker said it will pay about $1.9 billion for Ainsworth Pet Nutrition, Nutrish's parent company. The company's other pet-food brands include Better Than! and Dad's. Ray has a licensing agreement with Ainsworth, which will continue with Smucker after the deal is completed, which is expected to happen in the coming months. Nutrish promotes itself as using high-quality ingredients to satisfy a growing number of pet owners seeking greater nutrition for their companions.
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