U.S. Department of Agriculture

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) leads initiatives in food, agriculture, natural resources, and rural development. It aims to expand markets for agricultural products globally, foster alternative markets domestically, improve rural infrastructure, enhance food safety, promote nutrition education, and manage public lands collaboratively.

Past deals in Retail

Wonderful Citrus

Grant in 2025
Wonderful Citrus is America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, including clementine/mandarin, navel and Valencia oranges; lemons; limes; grapefruits; and other citrus varieties. Wonderful Citrus owns, cultivates and harvests nearly 60,000 acres of fresh citrus and ships around the world each year to ensure a year-round supply. Our citrus can be found in all channels of distribution, most visible in the produce department of grocery stores across America under the flagship consumer brand of Wonderful® Halos® mandarins. Wonderful Citrus is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $4.6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. The Wonderful Company has a longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $200 million invested in environmental technologies and sustainability research, $50 million in charitable giving and education initiatives every year, $100 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley, and innovative health and wellness programs, including two new, free primary care clinics for employees and their dependents.

GUS'S OIL COMPANY

Grant in 2025
GUS'S OIL COMPANY is a Retail based company.

Whitehall Pharmacy

Grant in 2025
Whitehall Pharmacy is a community pharmacy.

California Dairies

Grant in 2024
California Dairies is a food production company that specializes in the manufacturing and supply of a wide range of dairy products. The company produces fluid milk, butter, and milk powders, catering to various markets including retail and commercial sectors. Its product offerings encompass condensed milk, creams, both salted and unsalted butter, neufchatel cheese, skim milk powder, buttermilk powder, and cream cheese, among others. California Dairies plays a significant role in the dairy industry by providing essential products that meet the needs of diverse consumers and businesses.

Campbell Soup Company

Grant in 2024
The Campbell Soup Company is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of branded convenience food products. It operates in five segments, including U.S. Simple Meals, Global Baking and Snacking, International Simple Meals and Beverages, U.S. Beverages, and North America Foodservice. Established over 150 years ago, the company's portfolio has expanded beyond its iconic canned soup to include snacks, other simple meals, and beverages. Its brands encompass Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Snyder's of Hanover, Swanson, Pacific Foods, Prego, Pace, V8, and Rao's.

Pierce & Parker Interiors

Grant in 2024
Pierce & Parker Interiorsprovide free design services in addition to rugs, lighting, art, accessories, gifts, and furniture for both indoor and outdoor spaces.

JR Petroleum

Grant in 2024
JR Petroleum is India's biggest distributor for Bharat Petroleum.

Martha's Fashion

Grant in 2024
Martha is known for pioneering self-expression and unique beliefs in fashion, as well as offering customers with high-quality apparel.

McCain Foods USA

Grant in 2023
McCain Foods sells frozen potato and snack food products to the foodservice industry. Wallace and Harrison McCain founded McCain Foods with their brothers Robert and Andrew in 1957. McCain Foods has expanded their offerings and its reach since its humble beginnings. Restaurants and supermarket freezers across the country offer everything from appetizers to sweet potato fries.

Thor Equities

Grant in 2023
Thor Equities, founded in 1986 by Joseph J. Sitt, is a prominent real estate investment and management company specializing in urban development, leasing, and management of prime properties across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Latin America. With a portfolio exceeding 20 million square feet and a development pipeline valued at over $10 billion, the company focuses on mixed-use retail, hospitality, residential, and office properties. Thor Equities aims to enhance asset value and investor returns by optimizing property operations, reducing costs, and improving tenant satisfaction. Additionally, the firm represents global retailers and luxury residential sales through its subsidiaries. Committed to creating vibrant urban environments, Thor Equities strives to deliver exceptional lifestyle experiences for users, whether they are living, working, or shopping.

Broadturn Farm

Grant in 2023
Broadturn Farm is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and productivity of agricultural land while promoting a harmonious relationship between people and the natural environment. The farm cultivates a diverse array of products, including flowers, organic vegetables, hay, honey, and herbs. It also offers florist services for weddings and special events, catering to clients seeking bespoke floral arrangements. Additionally, Broadturn Farm supplies its farm products to restaurants and small retail stores through its wholesale division. Beyond its agricultural pursuits, the farm provides event space for weddings and other gatherings, contributing to the community by fostering connections between people and the landscape.

Marsh River Cooperative

Grant in 2023
Marsh River Cooperative is an agricultural cooperative that retails and promotes locally produced goods, foods, and crafts.

Grandy Organics

Grant in 2023
Grandy Organics offers grain free granola, trail mix, roasted nuts, granola, and grandy pantry on online and wholesale basis.

Beemuns Variety

Grant in 2023
Beemuns Variety is an outdoor and sporting products retailer.

Jake's Furnishings

Grant in 2023
Jake's Furnishings is a Furniture store in Lincoln, Illinois.

Mettes Cabinet Corner

Grant in 2023
Mettes Cabinet Corner provides stock cabinetry, solid surface and laminate countertops, custom showers, walk-in tubs, and kitchen and bathroom accessories. They provide services including job-site measuring, designing, laser titling, and installation. For inquiries, telephone and email are used.

Johns Grocery

Grant in 2023
John's Grocery is a one-of-a-kind corner grocery store and speciality beverage retailer.

Meuser Lumber Company

Grant in 2023
Meuser Lumber Company is a hardware store in Guttenberg, Iowa.Meuser Lumber Company is a hardware store in Guttenberg, Iowa.

K&J Chevrolet

Grant in 2023
K&J Chevrolet is a car dealership and service center.

JR Meat Company

Debt Financing in 2023
JR Meat Company is a local meat shop located in the Porterville area, dedicated to providing a variety of meats at reasonable prices. The company specializes in offering a wide selection of products, including chicken, mutton, beef, steak, whole chicken, and bacon. By focusing on customer demands, JR Meat Company aims to deliver quality meat options to its clientele, ensuring satisfaction through its diverse offerings.

Protec Fuels

Grant in 2023
Fuel distrib. & mgmt co. specializing in turnkey ethanol (E85,E15) programs for retailers, fleets & fuel distributors throughout U.S.

Kimmes Enterprises

Grant in 2023
Kimmes Enterprises is a fuel station that also serves as a convenience store.

Farmers Cooperative Oil Company

Grant in 2023
Farmers Cooperative Oil Company offers fuel and automotive services and also serves as a convenience store by providing snacks and grocery items.

Bottomland Prime

Debt Financing in 2023
Bottomland Prime is Amarillo, Texas' food supply chain.

Waubonsie Ridge Beef

Grant in 2023
Waubonsie Ridge Beef a family-run farm to fork retail beef and pork business that delivers meat straight from their farm to ones table.

Weavers Way Co-op

Grant in 2022
Weavers Way is a cooperatively owned food market open to the public.

Kitchen Food Ventures

Grant in 2021
Kitchen Food Ventures' objective is to assist economic development that will empower those involved in the food industry.

KaTom Restaurant Supply

Debt Financing in 2019
KaTom Restaurant Supply is an online platform offering a comprehensive selection of kitchen equipment and tools for the restaurant industry. They distinguish themselves through exceptional personalized customer service, competitive pricing, and long-term relationships with manufacturers to ensure high-quality products.

NovolBio

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
NovolBio is a manufacturer of sustainable eyewear that focuses on providing bio-based prescription lenses. The company's products feature frames characterized by simple shapes and clean lines, complemented by plant-based mid-index biconvex lenses. This innovative approach allows NovolBio to offer eyewear that is not only environmentally friendly but also affordable, catering to consumers seeking both functionality and sustainability in their optical products.

Andy’s Agway

Grant in 2019
Andy’s Agway, located at Cole Farm on River Road in Dayton, is in a huge barn that was built in 1903. The property has been in Andy’s family since the 1880s, and the Cole family has supplied the Biddeford area with firewood, ice, vegetables, hay, and dairy products since the late 1920s. Although the cows are gone, the fields continue to produce hay and the barn now houses the Agway store.Andy grew up haying and caring for dairy cows, then attended UMO, studied Agricultural Engineering, and started working for Agway when he graduated from college. Valerie spent her youth showing horses, attended UNH and studied Animal Science. They met in the Dover, NH Agway and bought the former Suburban Agway of Westbrook ME in 1994. In 1999, they renovated the dairy barn and moved the store to Dayton.

Modernist Pantry

Grant in 2019
Modernist Pantry was founded by food lovers just like you. They share your passion for kitchen experimentation and have everything you need to make culinary magic happen in your kitchen. Professional chef, home cook, food enthusiast—no matter your skill or experience, Modernist Pantry has something for you. They make it easy to get the ingredients and supplies you need (and can’t find anywhere else) so that you can spend less time hunting and gathering and more time creating memorable dishes and culinary experiences.

NovolBio

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
NovolBio is a manufacturer of sustainable eyewear that focuses on providing bio-based prescription lenses. The company's products feature frames characterized by simple shapes and clean lines, complemented by plant-based mid-index biconvex lenses. This innovative approach allows NovolBio to offer eyewear that is not only environmentally friendly but also affordable, catering to consumers seeking both functionality and sustainability in their optical products.

Vermont Farmers Food Center

Vermont Farmers Food Center increases access and availability of locally produced food in the Rutland Region through education, expanding markets and market access, aggregation, and distribution of locally produced and value added agricultural products.
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