Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Acquires Burpee — Expands into Packet‑Seed and Young‑Plant Categories
Confirmed: Central Garden & Pet announced the acquisition of Burpee on Oct. 19, 2026, adding the packet‑seed and young‑plant brand to Central’s consumer‑gardening portfolio (SMC news digest; company IR entry). Traders: treat CENT’s intraday activity as headline‑driven until terms and regulatory filings are published.