For 25 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, Southern Tier Brewing, Bold Rock Hard Cider, and Sixpoint Brewery.
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.
Manufacturer of premium frozen and freeze-dried raw pet food and treats.
Manufacturer of fresh and frozen breads, baked goods and dough products for blue-chip 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
Branded manufacturer of healthy and fresh hummus, refrigerated dips, salsas, tofu, pesto, salads, and vegetable pates
Supplier of waffle irons and waffle mix to the hospitality and foodservice industry
Advanced freeze-dryer of food, probiotics, enzymes, proteins, specialty ingredients, and lyophilized pharmaceutical inputs
Manufacturer of mainstream and premium private label pet food and treat products for national retail customers.
Culinary and food science-focused provider of flavor and functional ingredients, offering up insight-driven concepts and breakthrough food solutions for restaurants, retailers and manufacturers
Manufacturer and supplier of 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 Italian salami and deli meats sold under the Columbus® brand
A supplier of retail food products and custom ingredients to nationally recognized supermarkets, foodservice operators and food manufacturers.
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 national and regional QSRs and broadline food distributors.
A distributor of specialty foods and a provider of customized sales, marketing and logistical solutions to strategic blue-chip grocery retailers across the western United States
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.
Cooperatively run manufacturer of corrugated paper to the Midwest. 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.
Private label manufacturer and distributor of take and bake pizza and appetizers to 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.
Importer and distributer of quality food products and disposables, fresh beef, pork, poultry and manufacturer of a branded line of authentic Italian sausage.
Distributor, lessor and servicer of refrigerated foodservice equipment
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.
Manufacturer and distributor of quality tortillas, tortilla chips, salsa and other Mexican food products.
Designer, producer and distributor of corrugated packaging and display products.
A branded deli meat company specializing in non-Kosher corned beef, roast beef, pastrami, hot dogs, and turkey pastrami.
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
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.
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.
Manufacturer of 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.
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.
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.