Promix Nutrition
Acquisition in 2024
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Costa Group
Acquisition in 2024
Costa Group is Australia's largest fresh produce company, holding an estimated market share exceeding 15%. The company specializes in the growing, packing, and marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables, primarily supplying major Australian supermarkets. Its extensive operations are supported by approximately 7,200 hectares of farmland, 40 hectares of glasshouse facilities dedicated to tomato production, and mushroom-growing facilities located throughout Australia. In addition to its domestic operations, Costa Group has expanded its international presence with berry farms in Morocco and China, enhancing its portfolio and market reach.
Elemental Enzymes
Private Equity Round in 2023
Elemental Enzymes Inc. is a manufacturer based in Columbia, Missouri, specializing in the production of enzymes designed to function in harsh environments, both in outdoor settings and industrial applications. The company offers a diverse range of enzyme products, including those for agricultural use, environmental remediation, and fuel production. Their offerings include enzymes that degrade cellulose, starches, and sugars, stable alternatives to caustic chemicals for digesting fracking gels, and solutions for converting CO2 into carbonate for capture or sale. Additionally, Elemental Enzymes develops customized enzyme solutions to address common environmental contaminants and creates enzymes for various non-environmental applications. The company was originally established as Spogen Biotech, Inc. in 2011 before rebranding to its current name.
AgroFresh
Acquisition in 2022
AgroFresh Inc. specializes in developing and marketing ethylene management systems designed to enhance the quality and longevity of fruits, vegetables, and flowers throughout the supply chain. The company's key products include SmartFresh, which regulates ripening by controlling ethylene during storage and transport; Ripelock, tailored for bananas; Harvista, a pre-harvest tool for orchard management; and AdvanStore, focused on horticultural technologies. Additionally, AgroFresh offers EthylBloc, an inhibitor that preserves the freshness of flowers and plants during shipping; FreshStart, which protects tulip bulbs from ethylene exposure; and the FreshCloud platform that provides data-driven insights for monitoring produce quality. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, AgroFresh serves markets across North America, South America, EMEA, and the Asia-Pacific as a subsidiary of Rohm and Haas Company.
Humic Growth Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2022
Humic Growth Solutions is a manufacturer and supplier of organic bio-stimulant products.
Hendrix Genetics
Private Equity Round in 2021
Hendrix Genetics, headquartered in Boxmeer, is a prominent company specializing in animal breeding, focusing on a diverse range of species including laying hens, turkeys, traditional poultry, pigs, salmon, trout, and shrimp. The company aims to provide sustainable genetic solutions to address the increasing global demand for food, while also tackling contemporary and future challenges in the animal protein sector. With a robust portfolio of leading product brands, Hendrix Genetics offers expertise and services to producers across more than 100 countries, operating through activities and joint ventures in 24 countries and employing over 2,500 people worldwide.
Registrar Corp
Secondary Market in 2021
Registrar Corp is a regulatory consulting firm specializing in FDA registration and compliance services for both U.S. and international companies across various industries, including food and beverage, medical devices, drugs, and cosmetics. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, the company offers a range of tools to assist businesses in navigating FDA regulations. These tools include the FDA Compliance Monitor for evaluating suppliers' compliance, Prior Notice Express for submitting prior notices for food shipments, and the FSMA Wizard to help clients understand their obligations under the Food Safety Modernization Act. In addition, Registrar Corp provides software solutions that leverage a comprehensive regulatory database to manage supplier risk and ensure compliance with FDA requirements. The company has expanded its presence globally, with offices in multiple countries, including Australia, China, and the United Kingdom.
Suja Life
Acquisition in 2021
Suja Life, LLC is a San Diego-based company that specializes in producing and selling cold-pressed, organic, and non-GMO beverages. Founded in 2012, the company offers a diverse range of products, including cold-pressed juices, smoothies, probiotic water, probiotic vinegar juices, and kombucha. Suja Life is committed to promoting conscious nutrition through its offerings, which are designed to help individuals transform their health and well-being. All products are certified organic and Non-GMO Project verified, and they utilize High-Pressure Processing (HPP) to eliminate harmful bacteria while preserving nutritional value and flavor. Suja Life's products are available through its online store, major e-commerce platforms, and various grocery and natural foods stores across the United States.
Sterilex
Private Equity Round in 2021
Sterilex is a leading innovator based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, specializing in the development of microbial cleaning products and solutions for disinfection and microbial control. The company offers a range of proprietary biocides, broad spectrum disinfectants, and rapid biofilm diagnostic tools designed for various applications, including food and beverage protection, animal health, and water treatment. Sterilex's products effectively combat pathogens, spoilage organisms, and resistant biofilms, enabling clients to prevent disease, enhance well-being, ensure product integrity, and improve productivity across their operations. Through its award-winning offerings, Sterilex addresses critical sanitation challenges, positioning itself as a trusted partner in microbial safety and control.
Kynetec
Acquisition in 2021
Kynetec is a leading provider of market research and business consulting services focused on the animal health and agricultural sectors. With extensive expertise in areas such as farm animal nutrition, crop protection, farm machinery, seeds and biotechnology, and fertilizers, Kynetec specializes in delivering high-quality insights that help clients navigate their markets effectively. The company conducts tracking studies to analyze market trends, offers customized research to address specific business challenges, and provides market forecasts. By translating research findings into actionable strategies, Kynetec empowers its clients to make informed decisions and seize business opportunities within their respective industries.
Urban Farmer
Acquisition in 2020
Urban Farmer Foods specializes in the production of all-natural frozen foods, focusing on high-quality, delicious offerings. The company operates as a specialty dough contract manufacturer, providing a diverse range of products including pizzas, vegetable-based pizza crusts, pestos, sauces, sun-dried tomatoes, flatbreads, breadsticks, cheese bread, tortillas, empanadas, and sandwich buns. Urban Farmer Foods emphasizes the availability of gluten-free options in various shapes, sizes, and weights, ensuring that their products meet specific brand and label requirements for their clients. The company is committed to delivering healthy and flavorful food choices to consumers.
AgroFresh Inc. specializes in developing and marketing ethylene management systems designed to enhance the quality and longevity of fruits, vegetables, and flowers throughout the supply chain. The company's key products include SmartFresh, which regulates ripening by controlling ethylene during storage and transport; Ripelock, tailored for bananas; Harvista, a pre-harvest tool for orchard management; and AdvanStore, focused on horticultural technologies. Additionally, AgroFresh offers EthylBloc, an inhibitor that preserves the freshness of flowers and plants during shipping; FreshStart, which protects tulip bulbs from ethylene exposure; and the FreshCloud platform that provides data-driven insights for monitoring produce quality. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, AgroFresh serves markets across North America, South America, EMEA, and the Asia-Pacific as a subsidiary of Rohm and Haas Company.
Warburton Technology
Private Equity Round in 2019
Warburton Technology is an Irish small and medium-sized enterprise focused on the development and licensing of injectable trace mineral formulations specifically designed for large animals. Operating under the Multimin trademark, the company produces natural and proprietary trace-mineral injection solutions for cattle. These formulations serve as a supplementary source of essential minerals, including zinc, copper, selenium, and manganese. By enhancing the nutritional profile of cattle, Warburton Technology aims to maximize performance and improve profitability in both the beef feedlot and dairy markets.
Advanced Agrilytics
Private Equity Round in 2019
Advanced Agrilytics, LLC is an agricultural data analytics company based in Huntington, Indiana, founded in 2013. The company specializes in providing agronomic services that enable growers to interpret and utilize field data effectively to enhance crop yields. Its team of agronomists and scientists collaborates directly with row-crop farmers, offering precision farming advice and assistance in managing inputs. By engaging with growers in their fields, Advanced Agrilytics helps them analyze various agricultural practices and attributes specific to each acre throughout the growing season. The company aims to simplify the complexity of agricultural data through a straightforward approach that promotes evaluation, exploration, and experimentation, thereby empowering farmers to leverage their data for improved agricultural outcomes.
MS Biotec
Private Equity Round in 2018
MS Biotec is a provider of high-performance, natural products designed to enhance profitability and performance in the beef feedlot and dairy markets. The company specializes in proprietary solutions, including natural lactic acid derived from microorganisms, which are strategically administered to feedlot cattle and dairy cows. With a state-of-the-art production facility located in Wamego, Kansas, MS Biotec emphasizes quality control to ensure that its products consistently exceed industry standards, particularly in the production of probiotics. The company maintains strong synergies with feedlots, dairies, animal health entities, nutritionists, and veterinarians, fostering collaboration to optimize animal health and productivity.
Prima® Wawona
Acquisition in 2017
Prima® Wawona is the world’s leading grower and marketer of peaches, plums, and nectarines.
Genetic ID
Acquisition in 2016
Genetic ID is a global leader in testing for the presence of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food and agricultural products. In addition Genetic ID also offers Allergen screening. Founded in 1996, Genetic ID Inc. maintains global headquarters in USA, as well as premier testing laboratories in Japan and Germany, offices in Brazil, and the Global Laboratory Alliance of affiliated laboratories and representatives spanning five continents. We develop technologies that address all aspects of the GMO-testing segment and provide all clients with the technology, services and information they need to operate in the increasingly high-tech global marketplace.
Global ID Group
Acquisition in 2016
Global ID Group specializes in integrated food safety and quality solutions tailored to the evolving challenges of the food industry. With a client base exceeding 15,000 across more than 100 countries, the organization offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes testing, inspection, certification, and consulting services. By focusing on the increasingly regulated global food economy, Global ID Group assists companies in achieving higher standards of transparency, accountability, safety, and sustainability.
Meadow Foods
Venture Round in 2016
Meadow Foods, founded in 1992, is the UK's largest independently owned dairy group and a key supplier of milk-based dairy ingredients to the food industry. The company processes over 500 million litres of milk annually, sourcing it from more than 550 farmer suppliers across the North of England, the Midlands, and North & West Wales. Meadow Foods specializes in a range of dairy products, including butter, butter oil, creams, cultured dairy items, and chocolate crumb products. Additionally, the company offers plant-based alternatives, catering to the needs of packaged food companies by providing innovative ingredients that help clients enhance their finished products.
AgBiTech Australia
Acquisition in 2015
AgBiTech Pty Ltd. is an Australian company that develops and manufactures biological pest control products aimed at supporting growers and farmers. Founded in 2002 and based in Glenvale, AgBiTech specializes in baculovirus-based insecticides, particularly targeting Helicoverpa spp. larvae, including Helicoverpa armigera, commonly known as the cotton bollworm. The company's key products include ViVUS Max, a biological insecticide; Magnet, an insect attractant; and Optimol, an additive that enhances the effectiveness of ViVUS Max. AgBiTech's commitment to quality and efficiency allows it to produce consistent and cost-effective solutions that are distributed in Australia, Brazil, and the United States. By combining field experience with innovative science and proprietary technology, AgBiTech aims to provide environmentally safe pest management solutions that enhance the profitability and sustainability of farming practices.
Suba Seeds
Acquisition in 2015
Suba Seeds Company S.r.l. is a prominent producer and distributor of vegetable and organic seeds, catering to professional, semi-professional, and hobby gardening markets globally. Established in 1974 and headquartered in Longiano, Italy, the company specializes in a wide array of vegetable seeds, including artichokes, asparagus, basil, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes, and many others. Suba is particularly recognized for its leading position in coriander production, alongside a diverse portfolio that features beans, peas, radishes, cabbages, and onions. In addition to its extensive seed offerings, Suba also supplies organic seeds for various crops. The company operates not only in Italy but also in France and the United States, serving as a contract supplier to a range of global seed companies. Suba Seeds, formerly known as SUBA SEMENTI, rebranded in May 2011 to reflect its growing international presence.
Spearhead International
Acquisition in 2015
Spearhead International Ltd. is a prominent agricultural producer based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with farming operations spanning approximately 85,000 hectares across Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Romania. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including grains and oilseeds, such as wheat, barley, and maize; various vegetables; seed crops; milk; and livestock. In addition to its core agricultural production, Spearhead engages in upstream and downstream activities, including seed production, vegetable processing, and supply chain management. This vertical integration allows the company to offer value-added ingredients and maintain consistency, quality, food safety, and traceability for its blue-chip customers, which include food producers, processors, and retailers throughout Europe. Incorporated in 1972, Spearhead International has established itself as a reliable partner in the agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the food supply chain.
Spearhead International
Acquisition in 2015
Spearhead International Ltd. is a prominent agricultural producer based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, with farming operations spanning approximately 85,000 hectares across Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Romania. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including grains and oilseeds, such as wheat, barley, and maize; various vegetables; seed crops; milk; and livestock. In addition to its core agricultural production, Spearhead engages in upstream and downstream activities, including seed production, vegetable processing, and supply chain management. This vertical integration allows the company to offer value-added ingredients and maintain consistency, quality, food safety, and traceability for its blue-chip customers, which include food producers, processors, and retailers throughout Europe. Incorporated in 1972, Spearhead International has established itself as a reliable partner in the agricultural sector, contributing significantly to the food supply chain.
QC Corp
Private Equity Round in 2014
QC Corporation, founded in 1971 and family-owned for over four decades, is a prominent producer and supplier of granular and dry micronutrients, along with ferrous sulfate products. The company is distinguished by its unique compaction process, which allows for the production of 100% water-soluble granulated products and the ability to create custom granulated formulations combining sulfates, chelates, sucrates, oxysulfates, and oxides. These products address micronutrient deficiencies and promote higher yields in various applications, including lawn and garden care, golf course management, turf maintenance, and agricultural crops. QC Corporation processes more than 80,000 tons of ferrous sulfate annually from its multiple facilities and is recognized as the sole domestic manufacturer of all forms of ferrous sulfate in North America. The company's offerings are utilized across several industries, including fertilizers, animal feed, soil remediation, and chemical processing.
Eurodrip
Acquisition in 2012
Eurodrip S.A., established in 1979, is a leading manufacturer of integrated drip irrigation solutions for agricultural and landscaping applications. Headquartered in Maroussi, Greece, with operations across Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa, Eurodrip offers a comprehensive range of products including drippers, fittings, filters, valves, and environmental irrigation systems. These products are designed to meet specific customer needs and are manufactured using advanced techniques such as internal dripper embodiment during pipeline extrusion. Eurodrip serves its global clientele through subsidiaries and dealers, focusing on water conservation and enhanced crop yield. As of 2017, it operates under Rivulis Plastro Ltd.
Costa Group is Australia's largest fresh produce company, holding an estimated market share exceeding 15%. The company specializes in the growing, packing, and marketing of fresh fruit and vegetables, primarily supplying major Australian supermarkets. Its extensive operations are supported by approximately 7,200 hectares of farmland, 40 hectares of glasshouse facilities dedicated to tomato production, and mushroom-growing facilities located throughout Australia. In addition to its domestic operations, Costa Group has expanded its international presence with berry farms in Morocco and China, enhancing its portfolio and market reach.
R360 Environmental Solutions
Private Equity Round in 2010
R360 Environmental Solutions is an environmental services company that specializes in non-hazardous oilfield waste treatment and disposal. Catering to exploration and production operators throughout the United States, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including landfill waste disposal, land treatment processes, washouts, oil reclamation, transportation, closed-loop equipment, and waste collection. R360 Environmental Solutions is committed to delivering reliable service and expertise while promoting environmentally sustainable waste management practices in the oil and gas industry.
Stabilus
Acquisition in 2008
Stabilus S.A. is a leading manufacturer of gas springs, dampers, and electric tailgate systems, serving diverse industries such as automotive, furniture, medical technology, and construction machinery. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Luxembourg, Stabilus produces over 140 million units annually, solidifying its position as a global market leader. The company offers a wide range of products, including locking and non-locking gas springs, motion and vibration dampers, and electric motor drives. With production facilities and a comprehensive sales network across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania, Stabilus ensures consistent quality and innovation in its offerings. The company's commitment to excellence has earned it a strong customer base, with over 2,400 clients relying on its engineering solutions for various applications, from office furniture to agricultural equipment.