The Crump Group earns Best Managed honor in milestone year

The Crump Group, the Canadian family-led company behind Crumps’ Naturals, Caledon Farms, and Dog Delights, said it has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 2026 during its 20th year in business. The recognition, announced May 19, 2026, comes as the company marks two decades since launching from a family garage in Ontario in 2006. According to the company and Deloitte, the Best Managed program evaluates private Canadian companies on strategy, innovation, culture, governance, and performance. The Crump Group said it now manufactures pet treats and food in Canada and the U.S., and supports both branded and private-label business across North America. (globenewswire.com)

Why it matters: For veterinary professionals, this is less about an award itself and more about what it signals in the companion animal supply chain: a long-established treat maker with expanding manufacturing scale, broader retail reach, and a growing food portfolio. The company added Jeff Crump as president in February 2026 and launched a gently cooked dog food line under Caledon Farms in Canada in late 2025, suggesting continued investment beyond treats. For clinics advising pet parents on commercial diets, treats, and product sourcing, that kind of operational growth can influence product availability, formulation breadth, and retailer visibility. (thecrumpgroup.ca)

What to watch: Watch for whether The Crump Group uses the recognition and its milestone year to accelerate category expansion, manufacturing growth, or new veterinary-adjacent nutrition positioning in 2026. (globenewswire.com)