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Central Garden & Pet Announces Kay M. Schwichtenberg as New Director
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., February 12, 2026--Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA), a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries, today announced that it has appointed Kay M. Schwichtenberg to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2026.
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