Don Don Group
Acquisition in 2024
Don Don Group is a regional food and beverage company specializing in the production of bread and bakery products. With eight production plants located in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Bulgaria, the company offers a diverse range of fresh bread, pastries, and sandwiches. By focusing on quality and regional flavors, Don Don Group aims to meet the demands of local markets while providing a variety of baked goods to consumers.
Pagnifique
Acquisition in 2024
Pagnifique is a Uruguayan company specializing in the production of ultra-frozen high-quality baked goods. With an established international presence, the company utilizes advanced technology to manufacture a variety of products, including par-baked ultra-frozen bread, biscuits, empanadas, and sandwiches. Pagnifique supplies its offerings to supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, and convenience stores, operating production facilities in Montevideo, Florida, and Mexico City.
Wickbold
Acquisition in 2024
Wickbold, established in Diadema, Brazil, is a bread production company. It manufactures and distributes a variety of bread products, including loaves and multigrain packaged breads, catering to diverse consumer preferences.
Aleph RI
Seed Round in 2023
Aleph is a Mexican SaaS company specializing in data-driven security and logistics solutions. It offers two key products: Risk Intelligence Console, a real-time security insights platform trusted by global leaders like Grupo Bimbo and Nestlé, and Aliado, a logistics control tower optimizing transport operations. Aleph empowers organizations worldwide by bridging technology and industry expertise to manage risks and enhance operational efficiency.
Natural Bakery
Acquisition in 2023
Natural Bakery is a bakery located in Winnipeg, Canada, that focuses on producing rye bread. The company has established itself as a specialist in this niche market, catering to customers seeking high-quality baked goods. Through its dedication to craftsmanship and the use of quality ingredients, Natural Bakery aims to provide a distinctive product that stands out in the local bakery landscape.
Vel Pitar
Acquisition in 2023
Vel Pitar is a prominent manufacturer of bakery products, specializing in a diverse range that includes pastries, bread, doughnuts, cakes, and muffins. The company emphasizes the careful selection of ingredients and employs innovative technologies to ensure high-quality output. Vel Pitar is known for its daily bread offerings, which are distributed to over 6,000 outlets nationwide, including convenience stores, supermarkets, malls, hospitals, and schools, as well as through its own retail locations. The company distinguishes its bread with unique flavors derived from a blend of seeds, contributing to a distinct aroma while incorporating all elements of bran, germ, and endosperm in the flour. This approach not only enhances taste but also promotes proper digestion, improved nutrient absorption, and better blood sugar control for its customers.
Algama is a pioneering food-tech company established in 2013, focused on harnessing the potential of algae to create sustainable food solutions. With a mission to feed 10 billion people by 2050 while promoting environmental sustainability, Algama specializes in developing microalgae-based products that serve as substitutes for traditional animal products, such as eggs and meat. The company also produces emulsifiers derived from algae, which are essential for formulating plant-based alternatives that mimic the taste and texture of conventional foods. Committed to innovation, Algama aims to make its ingredients and products not only delicious and affordable but also widely accessible. As a leader in the microalgae food sector, Algama actively seeks talented individuals and entrepreneurs to join its mission of transforming the food system for the better.
St Pierre Groupe
Acquisition in 2022
St Pierre Groupe is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of bakery products, recognized for its diverse portfolio that includes brands such as St Pierre, Baker Street, and Paul Hollywood. The company specializes in a wide array of items, including brioche, crepes, Belgian waffles, sliced loaves, burger buns, rye breads, teacakes, bake breads, and flatbreads. In addition to its branded offerings, St Pierre Groupe also produces private label products. The company operates primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States, delivering authentic French recipes and tastes to its customers. Established in 1996, St Pierre Groupe is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, and has positioned itself as an international market leader in the bakery sector.
LiveKuna is a vertically-integrated superfood company that collaborates directly with Ecuadorian farmers to produce organic food products aimed at enhancing health through nutrition. The company's offerings primarily consist of chia seeds, quinoa, and rice, which are known for their antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory benefits, and anti-viral effects. These ingredients are thoughtfully blended with probiotics to create nutritious food and snack options that support a clean diet and promote a healthy lifestyle. By focusing on high-quality, health-conscious products, LiveKuna strives to provide consumers with accessible and beneficial food choices.
Popcornopolis
Acquisition in 2021
Popcornopolis is a food production company based in Horsham, Pennsylvania, specializing in gourmet popcorn. The company offers a diverse range of flavored popcorn and popcorn gift baskets suitable for various occasions. Its products are available through grocery stores, clubs, mass convenience retailers, and drug stores, in addition to being accessible for online orders via its website.
Emmy's Organics
Acquisition in 2021
Emmy's Organics is a producer of gluten-free, vegan, and organic snacks based in Ithaca, New York. The company specializes in certified organic food products, including coconut cookies and other desserts, all made from non-GMO ingredients. By utilizing solar and wind-powered facilities, Emmy's Organics emphasizes sustainability in its operations, aiming to provide hygienic and environmentally friendly snack options. The commitment to organic and ethically sourced ingredients reflects the company's dedication to health-conscious consumers seeking nutritious snack alternatives.
Protera specializes in developing functional food ingredients through innovative protein engineering and artificial intelligence. The company employs a proprietary deep-learning algorithm to enhance the design and development of protein products and enzymes, allowing for rapid prediction of high-value ingredients. This technological approach aims to address ethical, environmental, and consumer health challenges by providing healthier and safer food options made from responsibly and sustainably produced ingredients. By streamlining the product development process, Protera helps its customers bring these functional ingredients to market more efficiently and cost-effectively, while also focusing on robust intellectual property and strategic partnerships to support its business objectives.
Modern Food Enterprises
Acquisition in 2021
Modern Food Enterprises is a prominent bakery product manufacturer based in Gurugram, India. The company is well-known for its diverse range of bread, including white and sweet varieties, as well as health-focused options enriched with calcium and high in fiber. Its product portfolio features 100% whole-wheat bread, oats bread, and various value-added bakery items such as cakes, muffins, buns, pau, chapatti, and cream rolls. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Modern Food Enterprises caters to a wide array of consumer preferences, establishing itself as a recognized brand in the Indian food industry.
Jüsto is an online grocery store chain that specializes in delivery-only services. It provides a broad selection of items including fruits, vegetables, meat products, beauty products, and household supplies directly to consumers' doorsteps. The company focuses on offering fresh and healthy food products at competitive prices through its user-friendly platform.
East Balt Bakeries
Acquisition in 2017
East Balt Bakeries specializes in producing a wide range of bakery products, including buns, bagels, English muffins, tortillas, breads, and specialty items. They offer these products in various shapes such as round, oval, oblong, square, rectangle, stick, and bundle formats to cater to diverse customer needs. East Balt serves global food service organizations and restaurant chains, focusing on delivering high-quality products, exceptional service, and innovative solutions tailored to meet their clients' unique requirements.
Bays English Muffins
Acquisition in 2017
Bays English Muffins produces breads and muffins.
Cornershop
Series A in 2016
Cornershop is an on-demand grocery delivery service that caters to the Latin American market, having been founded in 2015 in both Santiago, Chile, and Mexico City. The company operates in eight countries across the Americas, allowing customers to order groceries from various local stores through its online platform. This service facilitates the convenient delivery of daily essentials directly to customers' doorsteps. In July 2020, a majority stake in Cornershop was acquired by Uber, which provided significant financial resources to enhance its operations and improve service offerings. Notably, Cornershop Mexico operates independently as it awaits regulatory approval from the Mexican antitrust authorities.
Panrico SA
Acquisition in 2015
Panrico, S.A.U. is a prominent producer and supplier of bakery and bread products, including bread, sandwich loaves, whole-wheat breads, and various specialty breads such as those for burgers and hot dogs. Established in 1962 and headquartered in Madrid, Spain, the company serves a diverse clientele through a robust distribution network that extends across Spain and internationally. Panrico's products are available in homes, bars, and cafeterias, making them integral to daily meals and snacks. The company, which was formerly known as Panificio Rivera Costafreda S.L., rebranded in January 1999. Since July 2016, Panrico has operated as a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B. de C.V., further enhancing its market presence and product offerings.
Canada Bread
Acquisition in 2014
As the leading manufacturer and marketer of Fresh Bakery Products. At Canada Bread Frozen Bakery we bring you the finest bagels, breads, rolls, and sweet goods along with the support that makes all the difference. Our passion is making the highest quality products; our mission is delivering solutions that will help you satisfy your customers. We want to simplify your buying decisions by offering a broad range of product categories, all in labour saving formats. Our par-bake and thaw and sell breads & sweet goods deliver true quality and performance - from Artisan and Flatbreads, to Crusty Breads and Rolls, Sandwich Breads, Hamburger and Hot Dog Buns, Scones, Croissants, and English Muffins. We have a rich company heritage employing more than 8,700 people in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The Company operates 22 bakeries and employs approximately 5,200 people across Canada.
Beefsteak
Acquisition in 2013
Beefsteak is America’s bounty in a bowl — offered in myriad combinations and cooked to perfection right in front of you. All brought to you by one of the country’s leading chefs, José Andrés. Beefsteak isn’t vegetarian, though their food proudly celebrates the unsung power of vegetables — as farm-fresh as possible, whether year-round favorites or the best of each season. Deliciously matched with hearty grains, freshly-made sauces, crisp greens, and flavorful toppings. And while they’re certainly no steakhouse either, if you want to add a bit of something meaty to top off your bowl, they offer some delicious choices. Vegetables are undeniably the star here, unleashed to showcase their full potential and create a wildly flavorful, nourishing meal — composed just the way you like it. Simple yet crave-worthy food that fits your lifestyle and your wallet. This is real food, real quick and really good — whether a quick, hearty meal on the go or a relaxing place to unwind when you’re off the clock.
Weston Foods Canada
Acquisition in 2008
Weston Foods Canada Inc. is a prominent food production company based in Etobicoke, Canada, specializing in a wide range of bakery products. The company manufactures and sells various frozen baked goods, including cookies, cakes, rolls, donuts, pies, bagels, muffins, and tortillas. Additionally, Weston Foods offers bakery management consultation and contract manufacturing services for items such as rotary molded cookies, sandwich creams, enrobed cookies, and specialty crackers. Committed to sustainability, Weston Foods actively engages in initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and addressing climate change, with a focus on elevating everyday moments for consumers through its diverse product offerings.