date:Apr 10, 2014
is backed by private equity firm Invus Group LLC, selected banks in March for an IPO, people familiar with the matter told Reuters at the time.
And just earlier on Wednesday, privately held Mars announced a $2.9 billion deal to acquire Procter Gamble Co's (PG.N) pet food business, which includes brands like Iams and Eukanuba.
Founded in 2006, Freshpet makes fresh, refrigerated food for dogs and cats as an alternative to dry or canned food. Freshpet's products, available at stores including T