• Central Garden & Pet acquired W. Atlee Burpee, expanding its garden portfolio into packet seeds and young plants.
• The transaction closed on September 30, 2026.
• Burpee will remain a separate entity headquartered in Pennsylvania, with Chief Executive Officer Jamie Mattikow continuing to lead the business.

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