For over 20 years, we’ve acquired and grown middle-market food & beverage companies including manufacturers, marketers, and distributors. To see why we’re a leader and market maker in food & beverage private equity, explore our portfolio.
Artisanal Brewing Ventures is the parent company of Victory Brewing Company and Southern Tier Brewing. ABV was formed to create a home for best-in-class craft breweries in close partnership with their founders.
Leading designer, marketer, and category manager of high-quality kitchen tools and gadgets, bakeware, cookware, food storage and home cleaning products to retailers across North America.
Award-winning manufacturer of premium frozen and freeze-dried raw pet food and treats.
A leading supplier of retail food products and custom ingredients to nationally recognized supermarkets, foodservice operators and leading food manufacturers.
Leading manufacturer of fresh and frozen breads, baked goods and dough products for leading foodservice, food manufacturing and retail customers
Innovator in ingredient technology, developing custom clean label ingredient solutions, flavor systems, and batter & breading systems for foodservice, retail, and industrial customers
A sales, marketing and logistics provider with over 40,000 SKUs in all temperature ranges. DPI provides sales and services to retailers, independent operators and foodservice providers through 8 distribution centers across the U.S.
Premier branded manufacturer of healthy and fresh hummus, refrigerated dips, salsas, tofu, pesto, salads, and vegetable pates
Large scale, technologically advanced freeze dryer in North America producing a diverse mix of products ranging from individual ingredients (including food, supplements, and pharmaceuticals) to fully prepared meals
Leading manufacturer of mainstream and premium private label pet food and treat products for national retail customers.
Leading culinary and food science-focused provider of flavor and functional ingredients, offering up insight-driven concepts and breakthrough food solutions for industry leading restaurants, retailers and manufacturers
A leading manufacturer and supplier of award-winning tabletop and buffet products for the global hospitality industry
Manufacturer of specialty raw and fully cooked beef and poultry including custom portion-controlled items for foodservice. Customers include national and regional restaurant chains, contract caterers and broadline distributors.
Manufacturer of award-winning Italian salami and deli meats sold under the Columbus® brand - the most widely distributed deli meat brand and number one pre-packaged salame brand in the U.S.
A manufacturer’s representative organization focused on the marketing, selling and support of equipment and products to the soft drink and foodservice industries.
A short-run manufacturer, contract packager and distributor of specialty dry food products serving schools, hospitals, retirement homes and prisons.
Pickle and relish processor serving the foodservice industry. Customers include leading national and regional QSRs and broadline food distributors.
Leading supplier of high-performance paper materials including specialty waxed, coated, and uncoated MG papers used in foodservice and flexible packaging markets and high absorbency, porous and lightweight tissue products.
Manufacturer of private label and co-pack frozen novelty and ice cream products. With over 40 production lines, Fieldbrook is one of the largest ice cream facilities in the U.S.
Cooperatively run manufacturer of corrugated paper and one of the largest independent producers supplying the Midwest packaging industry. Specialist in high-volume orders with quick turnarounds
Regional branded marketer of bagged nuts and candy including salted nuts, baking nuts, trail mixes and seasonal candy. Part of the Trudeau Distributing platform.
Manufacturer and marketer of fresh and frozen premium baked goods for private label, bakery-deli and foodservice customers offering a variety of gourmet bakery items including signature croissants and Danishes.
One of the largest private label manufacturers and distributors of premium pizza and appetizers in the U.S. Customers include national grocery chains, club stores and foodservice distributors.
Manufacturer and distributor of corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays and specialty packaging products. Known for award-winning designs, converting capabilities and a broad base of customer products and services.
A leader in the food service industry, Greco and Sons imports and distributes premium quality food products and disposables, processes fresh beef, pork, poultry and manufactures a branded line of authentic Italian sausage.
Distributor, lessor and servicer of refrigerated foodservice equipment. ISI serves Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Louisiana from three strategically located facilities in Dallas, Houston, and Beaumont, Texas.
Provider of environmentally friendly protective packaging for the food and beverage industry. Designed to protect high-value items during shipping, products include apple and avocado trays, wine and egg shippers and pear wrap.
Dedicated distributor to McDonald’s restaurants, supplying frozen, refrigerated, dairy and dry food items, as well as paper products, cleaning supplies and promotional items.
One of the largest manufacturers and distributors of quality tortillas, tortilla chips, salsa and other Mexican food products.
Leading designer, producer and distributor of corrugated packaging and display products.
A leading branded deli meat company specializing in non-Kosher corned beef, roast beef, pastrami, hot dogs, and turkey pastrami.
Exclusive Coca-Cola bottling system franchisee for northern Virginia distributes and markets the full line of Coca-Cola products, including soft drinks, sports drinks, teas, juices and water.
Distributor of foodservice equipment in the mid-Atlantic and one of the nation’s largest distributors of top brands like Hoshizaki, Beverage-Air, Imperial and Amana.
Manufacturer and marketer of baked goods to retail supermarkets, distributors and airlines. Offering private label and the Dressel’s®brand name, products include croissants and individually wrapped gourmet muffins and Danish.
Leading manufacturer and marketer of premium baked goods to bakery-deli, foodservice and private label customers in Canada and the U.S. Products include pita bread, tortillas, bagels, naan, cookies and pies
Fast casual restaurant chain specializing in quality, value priced Chinese food. Units are primarily located within supermarkets, schools and food courts throughout six western states.
A market leader in product taste, quality and service, Rise is one of the fastest growing baking companies in North America with premium cookies, dessert bars and artisan breads.
Big box retailer of wine, spirits, food and accessories in the Chicago metropolitan area.
A Coca-Cola bottling system franchisee that distributes and markets the entire line of Coca-Cola products, including soft drinks, sports drinks, teas, juices and water.
Specialist in snack and specialty food distribution (DSD) to grocery and other retailers in the central U.S. including Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Iowa and Missouri.
Manufacturer of branded and private label foods, including value-added meat, poultry, and seafood entrees, appetizers, sides, specialty pizzas, desserts and bakery items.
A direct store distributor (DSD) of snack and specialty foods to major retail grocery chains, mass merchandisers and military bases throughout the South Central U.S.
Designer and manufacturer of consumer packaging in the mass-market, premium and luxury channels. Full arsenal of scalable solutions including single-face Litho laminate, folding carton, retail ready and point-of-purchase displays.
Marketer and distributor of branded Mexican food and beverage products. Its On the Border®and Cactus Creek®brands are sold nationally through grocery, club stores, mass merchandisers and specialty retailers.
Specialty retail food distributor serving grocery stores and other distributors in the Midwest.
Supplier of aseptically packaged coffee creamers in the U.S. Provides branded and private label shelf stable dairy products to food manufacturers, foodservice distributors and quick serve restaurants.
Largest independent protein purveyor in Southern California. Branded line includes prime choice and Angus select beef, prime and regular lamb, veal, pork, poultry and processed meats. Products are custom cut to customer specs.