Turpaz Industries Acquires Schumann & Sohn GmbH

Turpaz Industries Acquires Belgian Flavours Manufacturer Doucy

February 27, 2025

Food & Beverage

Turpaz Industries has acquired Belgian sweet flavours manufacturer Doucy for $8.5 million, with an additional contingent payment tied to Doucy's EBITDA through March 2027. The deal includes Doucy's production facility in Fernelmont, Belgium (sales of $5 million in 2024); Turpaz said the acquisition strengthens its sweet-flavours portfolio and Western European presence and was financed with bank debt.

Turpaz Industries Acquires Flavors and Essences UK (F&E) from IFF for £22M

September 3, 2024

Food & Beverage

Turpaz Industries Ltd. acquired 100% of Flavors and Essences UK Limited (F&E) from IFF for £22 million, expanding Turpaz's presence in the UK and Europe. F&E, founded in 1998, employs about 50 people and reported £6.6 million revenue in the first half of 2024; Turpaz said the acquisition strengthens its European footprint and cross-selling capabilities.

Schuman Cheese Acquires Trugman-Nash LLC

October 31, 2024

Food & Beverage

Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation family-owned specialty cheese importer and maker, has acquired Trugman-Nash LLC from Allied Dairy, Inc., gaining ownership of the Old Croc Australian cheddar brand and exclusive U.S. distribution rights for Organic Herd British cheddar brands. The deal expands Schuman's premium cheese portfolio and strengthens its retail presence in the U.S. specialty cheese market.

C.H. Guenther & Son Acquires Fresca Mexican Foods

June 23, 2025

Food & Beverage

San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG), a Pritzker Private Capital-backed food manufacturer, has acquired Fresca Mexican Foods, a Caldwell, Idaho-based producer of flour and corn tortillas and tortilla chips. The acquisition expands CHG's tortilla manufacturing capacity, adds Fresca's 190,000 sq. ft. facility and ~375 employees, and deepens CHG's relationships with QSR, foodservice and private-label customers.

Blanchon Group Acquires Dr Schutz

December 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Blanchon Group has acquired Dr Schutz, the German family-owned specialist in floor renovation, protection and maintenance products, in a deal supported by private equity partners IK Partners and Abenex. The acquisition adds Dr Schutz’s product lines, five main sites and ~90 employees to Blanchon’s network and is intended to accelerate Blanchon’s international expansion and strengthen its flooring capabilities across Europe, particularly in Germany and the DACH region.

Schur Flexibles Group Acquires Termoplast S.r.L.

July 2, 2021

Packaging

Schur Flexibles Group has acquired 100% of Termoplast S.r.L., an Italian producer of 100% recyclable MDO-PE films and operator of an on-site recycling business. The acquisition (closed end of June 2021) will accelerate Schur Flexibles' expansion in the Italian market while preserving continuity as the selling family remains in management.