Riverside Company
The Riverside Company is a prominent global private equity firm established in 1988, headquartered in New York. It specializes in making control and non-control investments in growth-stage businesses valued at up to $400 million. With a diverse portfolio that includes over 80 companies, Riverside has completed more than 480 transactions across various sectors, including business services, consumer brands, education and training, franchising, healthcare, software, information technology, and specialty manufacturing. The firm operates internationally, with investment activities spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Essences Bonnie & Don Flavours ULC creates and manufactures natural flavours, extracts, essential oils, and emulsion systems. The company's formulated flavours are utilized in dairy, beverage, sweet goods, confectionery, savory, oral, and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. The company also engages in flavour research, creation, application, production, quality control, administration, and distribution. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.
Essences Bonnie & Don Flavours ULC creates and manufactures natural flavours, extracts, essential oils, and emulsion systems. The company's formulated flavours are utilized in dairy, beverage, sweet goods, confectionery, savory, oral, and pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. The company also engages in flavour research, creation, application, production, quality control, administration, and distribution. The company was founded in 1998 and is based in Mississauga, Canada.
National Flavors is an innovative developer and supplier for a wide variety of flavor applications within the food and beverage industry.
Private Equity Round in 2020
FlavorSum is an innovative developer and supplier of flavor solutions for a wide range of food and beverage applications. FlavorSum, formerly National Flavors, GSB Flavor Creators, and Bonnie & Don Flavours, helps growing food and beverage companies in North America go to market quickly and cost-effectively. FlavorSum Access is a digital platform that enables clients to order samples, download technical documentation, check on recent and historical orders, and manage formulation information.
La Galvanina is a family-owned Italian company founded in 1901, based in Rimini, specializing in the production and sale of premium private label and branded mineral water as well as traditional and organic soft drinks. The company offers a variety of beverages, including Tea Freddo, cola, and fruit drinks, packaged in glass bottles, PET bottles, and cans. Its products are distributed to retailers, department stores, and wholesalers both in Italy and internationally. With additional offices in various locations, La Galvanina has established a strong presence in the beverage market, emphasizing quality and sustainability in its offerings.
Private Equity Round in 2016
Bentley Laboratories Llc formulates and manufactures HBA products for cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. The company’s products include skin care, hair care, and bath and body products; and creams, OTC, lotions, USDA organic, gels, NPA, hot fills, natural, powders, and alcohol/fragrance filling products. It serves specialty retailers, direct-sale marketers, and private brand marketers. The company was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Edison, New Jersey.
SIGG Switzerland AG specializes in the manufacturing of aluminum bottles designed for both hot and cold fluids. Established in 1908 and headquartered in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, the company also offers a range of accessories and spare parts, including sports tops, retro tops, screw tops, wide mouth bottle adapters, and cleaning products such as tablets and brushes. SIGG's products cater to both adults and children, and they are available as corporate gifts. The company distributes its offerings through various distributors in Switzerland and internationally. In 2015, SIGG Switzerland AG became a subsidiary of Zhejiang Haers Vacuum Containers Co., Ltd.
Uinta Brewing Company embarked upon its mission of brewing world class, full-flavored, craft-brewed beer in the winter of 1993. From a small, renovated mechanic's garage located in Salt Lake City, Uinta began distributing a tasty variety of beer ranging from 4.0% to over 10% alcohol by volume to local bars, restaurants, and liquor stores. Demand escalated, resulting in the installation of a bottling line in 1996. Then, in 2001, having outgrown its original building, Uinta built and relocated to a 26,000-square-foot facility, pictured above, specifically designed for brewing beer.
Beginning in 2000 with Boost Juice Bars, we have since grown to three leading food franchise brands: Boost, Salsa’s Fresh Mex Grill and Cibo Espresso (with a fourth brand starting to hatch). We are forecasting our business will grow to more than double its current size within ten years.
To achieve this success we maintain focus on being a team that constantly pushes boundaries without breaking the rules, takes opportunities others reject, and we surround ourselves with incredible people.
Our team has built a powerful suite of systems, services and knowledge to support our franchise partner network. We expect to remain a dominant force in food retail for many years to come. I am incredibly proud of Retail Zoo and encourage you to read more about our business here.
Maverick Enterprises, Inc. manufactures capsules and alternative closures for wine, distilled spirits, and specialty food and beverage industries. Its products include PVC capsules, champagne capsules, alternative PVC capsules, stock capsules, and full body sleeves. The company serves customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as the areas of South America and Australia. It offers its products through its Web store. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Ukiah, California. As of January 9, 2018, Maverick Enterprises, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Sparflex SA.