Post Holdings, Inc. is a consumer packaged goods company based in St. Louis, Missouri, with operations in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1895, the company focuses on manufacturing, marketing, and distributing a diverse range of food products across five segments: Post Consumer Brands, Weetabix, Foodservice, Refrigerated Retail, and BellRing Brands. The Post Consumer Brands segment is known for its branded and private label ready-to-eat and hot cereal products, while the Weetabix segment specializes in cereal-based foods and breakfast beverages. The Foodservice segment supplies egg and potato products, and the Refrigerated Retail segment offers a variety of refrigerated items, including side dishes and dairy products. Additionally, BellRing Brands markets ready-to-drink protein shakes and nutritional supplements. Post Holdings distributes its products through various channels, including grocery stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice providers, and online retailers, aiming to enrich the lives of customers by delivering quality food.
Chief Operations Officer and Executive Vice President
21 past transactions
Potato Products of Idaho
Acquisition in 2024
Potato Products of Idaho specializes in the production and distribution of a variety of potato products, including mashed potatoes, whole baked potatoes, baby potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Utilizing advanced machinery and recipes, the company ensures these products retain their natural flavor and nutritional value while minimizing the use of salt and oil. Their customer base comprises food service providers and grocery stores.
Perfection Pet Foods
Acquisition in 2023
Perfection Pet Foods specializes in pet food contract manufacturing services, primarily serving retailers and brand owners. The company provides a diverse range of products, including non-grain pet food, private label options for mass consumers, and various flavor applications in both liquid and dry forms. Additionally, Perfection Pet Foods offers oven-baked recipes, limited ingredient diet formulas, and organic pet food options, ensuring the provision of safe and high-quality products within the pet food industry.
Peatos
Series A in 2022
Peatos is a food and snack provider founded in 2017 by Nick Desai in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating healthy snacks designed as alternatives to traditional junk food. Its product line features chips made from seasoned dried peas and fava beans, which are formulated to provide a bold, crunchy, and flavorful experience. By replacing standard corn bases and artificial chemicals with nutrient-dense peas and natural ingredients, Peatos aims to deliver snacks that offer significant protein and fiber benefits per serving.
Benson Hill
Venture Round in 2021
Benson Hill is an agricultural technology company that specializes in crop improvement and soy protein innovation. The company focuses on unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants to develop healthier, more sustainable food and ingredients. Its proprietary CropOS platform leverages machine learning and big data alongside traditional breeding techniques to streamline and expedite the product development process. Benson Hill operates a Crop Accelerator designed for rapid prototyping and is actively developing a seed portfolio that includes protein ingredients, aquaculture, specialty animal feed, and vegetable oils. The company generates revenue from both proprietary and non-proprietary product categories, with proprietary revenue stemming from the sale of its unique bean varieties.
TreeHouse Foods - Ready-to-Eat Cereal Business
Acquisition in 2021
TreeHouse Foods - Ready-to-Eat Cereal Business manufacturer and distributor of private label packaged foods and beverages.
Hungry Planet
Series A in 2021
Hungry Planet is a St. Louis, Missouri-based food and beverage company founded in 2016 by Todd and Jody Boyman. The company specializes in crafting a diverse range of plant-based meats designed to replicate the taste and texture of conventional meats. Its product lineup includes offerings such as Hungry Planet Chicken, Beef, Italian Sausage, Chorizo, and Crab, among others. These plant-based alternatives are intended for one-to-one substitution in various culinary applications, allowing consumers to enjoy familiar flavors while promoting a healthier lifestyle and a reduced environmental impact. Hungry Planet's mission centers on providing nourishing and delicious food options that support both personal well-being and ecological sustainability.
Peatos
Series B in 2021
Peatos is a food and snack provider founded in 2017 by Nick Desai in Los Angeles, California. The company specializes in creating healthy snacks designed as alternatives to traditional junk food. Its product line features chips made from seasoned dried peas and fava beans, which are formulated to provide a bold, crunchy, and flavorful experience. By replacing standard corn bases and artificial chemicals with nutrient-dense peas and natural ingredients, Peatos aims to deliver snacks that offer significant protein and fiber benefits per serving.
Almark Foods
Acquisition in 2020
Almark Foods specializes in the production and distribution of hard-boiled, peeled eggs, catering to a diverse clientele that includes retailers, convenience stores, restaurant chains, and salad manufacturers. The company's product line features peeled and ready-to-eat hard-cooked eggs, frozen diced eggs, and deviled egg kits. Committed to maintaining high quality, Almark Foods adheres to stringent food safety practices and continuously seeks to enhance its products and processes, as evidenced by its top-tier SQF certification.
Peter Pan
Acquisition in 2020
Peter Pan is an American brand of peanut butter produced by Conagra Brands and named after the J. M. Barrie character.
Bob Evans Farms
Acquisition in 2017
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. is a food production and distribution company based in New Albany, Ohio, specializing in a variety of refrigerated and frozen food products. Established in 1948, the company offers a diverse range of items including mashed potatoes, breakfast potatoes, sausages, egg and cheese biscuits, breakfast burritos, soups, and smoked meat products. It markets its goods under several brand names, including Bob Evans, Owens, Country Creek, and Pineland Farms, while also producing private-label items for retail customers. In addition to its grocery offerings, Bob Evans operates more than 550 full-service restaurants across 19 states, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, serving a variety of meals for dine-in and takeout. The company's emphasis on high-quality, farm-fresh ingredients reflects its founder's commitment to quality and hospitality, which continues to guide its operations and product development.
Weetabix
Acquisition in 2017
Weetabix, established in 1932 and headquartered in Kettering, UK, is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of breakfast cereals and cereal bars. It offers a range of products, including wholegrain cereals, mueslis, snack bars, and drinks, under brands such as Weetabix, Alpen, Ready brek, Weetos, Oatibix, and Alpen cereal bars. With manufacturing plants worldwide, Weetabix serves customers in the UK and internationally, including the Middle East, South America, Europe, and South East Asia. It also operates a subsidiary, Weetabix East Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya, which produces and markets breakfast cereals locally. Weetabix is committed to helping people live better lives by providing healthier breakfast options.
Willamette Egg Farms
Acquisition in 2015
Willamette Egg Farms, L.L.C. is a third-generation, family-owned commercial egg farm based in Canby, Oregon. Founded in 1934, the company specializes in a diverse range of eggs and egg products, including cage-free, organic, omega-3, and conventional options. Willamette Egg Farms offers fresh shell eggs, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid eggs, catering to both retail and foodservice sectors. Its products are distributed primarily through grocery retailers across Oregon, Washington, and Northern California. As of October 2015, the company operates as a subsidiary of M.G. Waldbaum Company.
MOM Brands
Acquisition in 2015
MOM Brands Company, based in Lakeville, Minnesota, is a prominent producer of breakfast cereal products in the United States, having been established in 1919. Formerly known as Malt-O-Meal Company, it rebranded to MOM Brands in 2012. The company offers a diverse range of cereals, including farina-based hot cereals, cold cereals, oatmeal, and ready-to-eat options, marketed under various brands such as Malt-O-Meal, Mom's Best Brand, Better Oats, Three Sisters, Bear River Valley, Coco Wheats, and Weight Watchers. As the largest family-owned cereal company globally, MOM Brands emphasizes affordability, allowing American families to save significantly on breakfast without compromising on quality or nutrition. Its products are distributed through a network of retail stores across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In 2015, MOM Brands became a subsidiary of Post Holdings, Inc.
American Blanching
Acquisition in 2014
American Blanching Co, originally established as Fitzgerald Blanching in the early 1980s, specializes in blanching and cleaning services for the peanut industry. Located in the heart of the peanut belt, the company is strategically positioned near the source of over 75% of the U.S. peanut crop. With a blanching capacity of 25,000 pounds per hour, American Blanching employs advanced technology, including custom-designed blanchers, electronic sorters, and X-ray machines. In 1995, the company expanded its operations to include peanut butter production, now generating over 100 million pounds of peanut butter annually at its two production plants in Fitzgerald, Georgia. American Blanching manufactures peanut butter for both national brands and private labels, catering to retail and industrial markets, and also offers peanut paste and by-products for various consumer and institutional applications.
Michael Foods
Acquisition in 2014
Michael Foods, Inc., headquartered in Minnetonka, MN, is a leading multinational producer and distributor of food products serving the foodservice, retail, and food-ingredient markets. The company specializes in a range of products, including specialty egg products, refrigerated potato products, and various cheese and dairy items. By providing high-quality ingredients, Michael Foods supports food manufacturers and restaurant owners in enhancing their menu offerings and satisfying customer demands.
Musashi
Acquisition in 2014
Musashi is a prominent sports nutrition brand based in Australia, specializing in energy bars and a variety of nutritional products tailored for athletes. The company provides a comprehensive range of offerings, including protein supplements, nutritional foods, botanical products, health drinks, and health capsules. With a focus on meeting the needs of fitness enthusiasts and sports professionals, Musashi aims to support optimal performance and recovery through its innovative product line.
PowerBar
Acquisition in 2014
PowerBar is a company focused on providing energy and nutrition products specifically designed for athletes. Established by athletes to support their peers, PowerBar offers a range of protein bars in various flavors to meet diverse nutritional needs. The company's offerings are rooted in decades of sports nutrition science and innovation, ensuring high-quality standards. PowerBar aims to cater to all athletes, from elite competitors to casual fitness enthusiasts, helping them achieve their performance goals through effective nutritional tools.
Dymatize Enterprises
Acquisition in 2013
Dymatize Enterprises specializes in the manufacture and supply of nutritional and sports supplements tailored for various athletic programs, including collegiate, Olympic, and professional sports teams. The company's extensive product range features items such as nitric oxide, cereals, oatmeal, proteins, amino acids, creatine, and energy and fat loss products, along with apparel and accessories. Dymatize serves a diverse clientele, including professional football, basketball, hockey, and baseball teams, as well as government programs like the U.S. Naval Academy. The focus on quality and performance-oriented products positions Dymatize as a key player in the sports nutrition industry.
Dakota Growers Pasta Company
Acquisition in 2013
Dakota Growers Pasta Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of pasta based in Carrington, North Dakota. Established in the early 1990s by a cooperative of local durum wheat farmers, the company specializes in producing a wide variety of pasta products, including long cuts, elbows, tubes, and specialty cuts, as well as options such as whole grain and organic varieties. Dakota Growers serves multiple markets, including retail private label, foodservice, and ingredient customers, and is recognized as the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America. The company is known for its commitment to quality, utilizing No. 1 Hard Amber Durum Wheat and advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure consistent product performance. Dakota Growers also produces the Dreamfields brand, which offers low-carbohydrate pasta options, and markets semolina and durum wheat flour to food manufacturers. Currently, Dakota Growers operates as a subsidiary of THL Equity Fund VIII Investors (PB), LLC.
Premier Nutrition
Acquisition in 2013
Premier Nutrition, Inc. is a company focused on the research, development, and production of various nutrition products. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, it is known for its diverse range of offerings, including nutrition bars, protein powders, and supplements. The product line features ready-to-drink protein shakes, protein meal replacement bars, lean muscle protein powders, protein crunch bars, protein cookies, and single-shot supplements. As of October 2011, Premier Nutrition operates as a subsidiary of Joint Juice, Inc. Additionally, the company has a strong distribution presence in Emeryville, United States, where it markets its premium protein beverages and foods.
Attune Foods
Acquisition in 2013
Attune Foods, Inc. is a producer of organic snacks, headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Eugene, Oregon. Established in 2006, the company specializes in probiotic wellness bars available in a variety of flavors, including dark chocolate, chocolate crisp, and mint chocolate, among others. In addition to these bars, Attune Foods offers a range of products such as granolas featuring chocolate or yogurt chips, muesli, cereal products, and graham crackers. The company's focus is on providing customized healthy food options to support consumer wellness.
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