MidOcean Partners Invests in Freshpet

Private equity firm MidOcean Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in Freshpet, which makes the Freshpet Select, Deli Fresh, and Vital brands of dog and cat food. The new money will be used, in part, to expand the company’s retail distribution channels, as well as to expand marketing. MidOcean’s Richard Thompson will join as chief executive of FreshPet. MidOcean has offices in New York and London.

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