Monic Group acquires Marltons Pet Care

Monic Group, the holding company behind Montego Pet Nutrition, has finalised its acquisition of Marltons Pet Care. According to a press release, the deal took effect at the end of January 2026, uniting two of South Africa's most established pet businesses.

Marltons, a fixture in South African pet care since 1945, joins Montego ‒ founded in 2000 in the Karoo region ‒ within the Monic Group portfolio, pooling over a century of combined expertise. The move is intended strengthen local competition against multinational players in a market valued at $520 million and projected to reach $800 million by 2032, as the Monic Group states.

‘This acquisition marks a significant step in Montego's ambition to globally champion Africa as an important player and pioneer in the global pet care industry,’ says Johan van Jaarsveld, Managing Director of Montego Pet Nutrition. Marltons' Managing Director Gavin Miller noted that Montego's logistics infrastructure and operational expertise would enable the brand to reach more retailers and customers more efficiently.

The two companies are no strangers: Montego has supplied Marltons since 2018. The acquisition pairs Montego's nutrition credentials with Marltons' broader everyday pet care offer, with both brands set to operate within the family-owned Monic Group structure.