Scotts Miracle-Gro acquires Black Kow brand from Organics Management
SMG•Scotts Miracle-Gro completed its acquisition of the Black Kow organic soil amendments brand, exercising a purchase option under a licensing partnership established in January 2026. The brand will enter its core Gardens portfolio, with nationwide retail distribution and new soil mixes planned for fiscal 2027.
1. Brand joins core portfolio
Scotts Miracle-Gro completed its acquisition of the Black Kow organic soil amendments brand from Organics Management, exercising a purchase option under a licensing partnership established in January 2026. The company plans to expand Black Kow from its eastern U.S. base into nationwide retail distribution and introduce ready-to-use organic soil mixes using Black Kow compost in fiscal 2027.
2. Expected financial contribution
The transaction is expected to improve the leverage ratio and contribute to sales and profitability growth in its first year.
