Carbon'så¨ Golden Maltedå¨
Acquisition in 2023
Carbon's Golden Malted is a food production company that provides waffle and pancake mixes.
Heartland Waffles
Acquisition in 2023
Producer of waffle and pancake mixes intended for hotels, restaurants, universities and other fresh-meal establishments across North America. The company specializes in the production and sale of waffle batters, waffle bakers and batter dispensers as well as provides waffle baking programs, providing customers with a high yield and low portion cost.
OFD Foods
Acquisition in 2021
OFD Foods, LLC is a prominent producer of freeze-dried ingredients based in Albany, Oregon. Established in 1963, the company specializes in a diverse range of freeze-dried products, including meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts, as well as nutraceutical ingredients like probiotics and dietary supplements. OFD Foods also manufactures freeze-dried pharmaceuticals, which encompass pills, tablets, and live culture vaccines. The company serves various sectors, supplying freeze-dried food products to the United States military, government agencies, and NASA. With a significant facility featuring over 32,000 square feet of freeze-drying surface, OFD Foods is recognized for its innovative preservation technology and its commitment to community engagement through local sponsorships and volunteer efforts.
Carnivore Meat Company
Private Equity Round in 2021
Carnivore Meat Company is a manufacturer specializing in frozen and freeze-dried pet food and treats tailored for dogs, cats, and other carnivorous animals. The company provides a diverse range of savory treats made from various meats, including chicken, beef, turkey, duck, tuna, and bison. Committed to pet health, Carnivore Meat Company ensures that all its products are free from grains, gluten, artificial preservatives, fillers, flavoring, and coloring, thereby promoting a natural diet for pets.
Fontaine Santé Foods
Acquisition in 2021
Fontaine Santé Foods, established in 1990, is a producer of ready-to-eat food products designed for both individual consumers and restaurants. The company specializes in a diverse range of offerings, including hummus, dips, salads, pestos, and desserts, all crafted from traditional recipes using natural ingredients. Committed to quality, Fontaine Santé ensures that its products are free from preservatives and chemicals, thereby providing nutritious options for health-conscious individuals. The company aims to be a leader in the ready-to-eat market by focusing on taste, freshness, and overall health, catering to the growing demand for convenient yet wholesome food choices.
Bradshaw Home
Acquisition in 2021
Bradshaw Home is a consumer goods company based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, specializing in housewares and appliances. Established in 1969, the company designs, markets, and manages a diverse range of everyday products, including kitchen tools, cookware, barware, and cleaning supplies. Its well-known brand, GoodCook, offers a variety of cookware sets and open-stock options in materials such as nonstick, stainless steel, and cast iron. The Bialetti brand, another key offering, emphasizes Italian culinary traditions through products like the Moka Express and innovative cookware solutions. Bradshaw Home targets various retail channels, including supermarkets, mass merchants, and specialty retailers, focusing on providing customers with innovative and eco-friendly household products.
Steelite International
Acquisition in 2019
Steelite International Limited is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of tabletop and buffet products tailored for the international hospitality industry. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, the company provides a diverse range of products, including alumina vitrified, bone china, porcelain, melamine, slate, and glass tableware. Its offerings also encompass various glassware, such as stemware and barware, stainless steel cutlery, and an array of buffet products, including chafers and beverage servers. Steelite International serves a global clientele, supplying restaurants, hotels, casinos, and cruise lines with high-quality dining solutions. The company operates regional offices around the world, reinforcing its commitment to meeting the needs of its customers in the hospitality sector.
Darifair Foods
Acquisition in 2019
Darifair Foods, Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida-based company that specializes in the production and supply of dairy products for restaurant chains and industrial manufacturers across the United States. Established in 1981, the company offers a diverse range of culinary products, including biscuit blends, various batters for desserts and breakfasts, sandwich spreads, and a variety of butters and sauces. In addition, Darifair Foods produces commodity items such as flan, gelatin, ice creams, yogurts, and different types of cream, including UHT creamers and whipping cream. The company's extensive product line caters to the needs of the food service and manufacturing sectors, ensuring high-quality dairy solutions.
Dunn Paper
Acquisition in 2016
Dunn Paper Company is a a leading manufacturer of specialty papers for high performance, niche applications and have been producing quality products since 1924. Located in Port Huron, Michigan, we have an international presence but are driven by local community values. We are proud to produce some of the finest papers in the world and have extraordinary loyal customers and vendors. We are a provider of in-line waxed paper. Our primary products in this end market consist of dry wax, uncoated, coated, and fluorocarbon treated papers. Our products in this end market consist of thermal transfer base, matte & security labels, release base, and beverage labels. High strength combined with low basis weights make this desirable. Our flexible packaging products consist of coated & uncoated pouch papers, available in basis weights ranging from 25 to 50 lbs. Product features include superior printability and mold resistance. We provide only high-end, niche bag stock. End-market applications include multi-wall and single-layer paper bags, with consistency, stiffness, strength, and grease resistance. Dunn Paper operates with a commitment to our community by being environmentally conscious and striving to ensure the continued availability of natural resources for current and future generations. We believe it is both good business practice and our duty to protect the natural resources of the communities we serve.
South Coast Baking
Acquisition in 2016
South Coast Baking, LLC is a wholesale manufacturing company specializing in frozen bakery products. Based in Irvine, California, with an additional facility in Springdale, Arkansas, the company produces a variety of items, including co-manufactured frozen cookie dough, cookies under the Big Kahuna, Beachcomber, and Walea brands, as well as cookie cakes and brownies in various sizes. South Coast Baking partners with several prominent retailers, foodservice distributors, and quick-service restaurants across North America, positioning itself as a key player in the frozen dough industry. As of February 2016, it operates as a subsidiary of Le Petit Pain Holdings, LLC.
DPI Specialty Foods
Acquisition in 2015
DPI Specialty Foods Inc. is a provider of specialty food distribution, focusing on chilled and frozen products in the United States. The company offers a diverse range of over 40,000 stock keeping units (SKUs), including gourmet, natural, organic, gluten-free, local, and ethnic foods, as well as an extensive selection of cheeses in various types and formats. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Ontario, California, DPI operates eight strategically positioned distribution centers across the country to serve national retailers, regional retailers, independent operators, and foodservice providers. In addition to its product offerings, DPI Specialty Foods also provides logistics services, ensuring efficient delivery of perishable and non-perishable items to its clients.
Hudson Baking
Acquisition in 2015
A Hudson, Wis.-based supplier of marshmallow crispy dessert bars, brownies, cookies and other baked goods
KEYES Packaging Group
Acquisition in 2013
Keyes Packaging Group, Inc. is a manufacturer of protective packaging products primarily aimed at the food and beverage industry, utilizing recycled materials to promote environmental sustainability. Established in 1903 and based in Wenatchee, Washington, the company specializes in molded fiber trays designed for packaging and shipping a variety of products, including apples, avocados, eggs, and wine bottles. Additionally, Keyes Packaging offers specialty tissue protective wraps for fruits and vegetables, ensuring safe storage and transportation. The company's commitment to sustainable practices spans over six decades, positioning it as a leader in the molded fiber packaging sector. Keyes Packaging also provides engineering and denester support services to enhance its offerings.
Columbus Manufacturing
Acquisition in 2012
Columbus Manufacturing, established in 1917 by the Domenici and Parducci families, is a distinguished producer of high-quality cured Italian meats and deli products in the United States. With a rich heritage spanning over 95 years, the company is renowned for its specialty salumi and premium deli meats, including Finocchiona, Genoa, and Italian Dry salame, as well as products made from whole cuts of turkey, ham, and roast beef. Columbus maintains a strong reputation for quality within the premium protein sector and distributes its products exclusively through supermarkets, club stores, and specialty grocery stores across North America. The company operates three manufacturing facilities in the San Francisco area, encompassing more than 270,000 square feet, allowing for the production of a diverse range of meat products.
Bradshaw Home
Acquisition in 2008
Bradshaw Home is a consumer goods company based in Rancho Cucamonga, California, specializing in housewares and appliances. Established in 1969, the company designs, markets, and manages a diverse range of everyday products, including kitchen tools, cookware, barware, and cleaning supplies. Its well-known brand, GoodCook, offers a variety of cookware sets and open-stock options in materials such as nonstick, stainless steel, and cast iron. The Bialetti brand, another key offering, emphasizes Italian culinary traditions through products like the Moka Express and innovative cookware solutions. Bradshaw Home targets various retail channels, including supermarkets, mass merchants, and specialty retailers, focusing on providing customers with innovative and eco-friendly household products.