The Nutriment Company (TNC) has continued its strategic growth journey with the acquisition of Graf Barf, a well-established player in the raw pet nutrition space, from CDS Hackner GmbH.

This move reinforces TNC’s growing presence in Germany, further strengthening its position as a leader in natural, high-quality pet food products.

Graf Barf has earned recognition for its commitment to the highest quality standards in the industry. Known for its premium raw pet food – including complete meals, convenient cube portions and various innovative formats – the company has built a strong reputation among pet owners in Germany. Its IFS-certified state-of-the-art, human-grade production facility ensures the highest standards in food safety and quality, supporting the rapid growth of a business that continues to set new benchmarks in the industry.

With this acquisition, The Nutriment Company strengthens its geographic footprint – adding a strong partner in Germany to complement its existing presence with brands like Barfgold, DIBO, Nutriment and Aniforte. This move not only enhances access to high-quality raw nutrition across the country but also lays the groundwork for a more accelerated expansion into Switzerland and Austria.

In addition, TNC and CDS (the previous Graf Barf owner) have formed a strategic partnership to jointly set-up a frozen logistics hub and deliver a multi-brand one-stop-shop offering across mainland Europe.

Together, TNC and Graf Barf will further accelerate the raw feeding movement in Germany and beyond – helping even more pet owners discover nourishing their pets in a natural and healthy way.

Michael Hackner, CEO and owner of CDS Hackner GmbH, said: “When two strong partners with proven expertise and passion come together and contribute their respective strengths, something truly great emerges. We are excited to become TNC´s central logistics hub for Europe from our Crailsheim location and are ready to integrate Graf BARF into the TNC brand portfolio, passionately supporting the brand’s continued growth.”

Anders Kristiansen, CEO of The Nutriment Company, commented: “We’re thrilled to welcome the talented team at Graf Barf into the TNC family. Their commitment to quality and consistency has been evident from day one, and their decades of experience with frozen logistics and production will help elevate our operational standards to new levels.”