BRS & Co. Invests in Organika Health Products Inc.

Chin Family (Management) Buys Organika Health Products from BRS & Co.

May 21, 2024

Consumer Products

BRS & Co., a New York-based private equity firm, sold Organika Health Products, Inc., a Vancouver-based marketer of nutritional supplements, in a management buyout to the founding Chin family. During BRS's ownership Organika expanded product innovation and retail distribution; the transaction returns ownership to the company's founders and management.

BRS & Co. Invests in Canada Pooch Ltd.

April 17, 2019

Consumer Products

New York-based private equity firm BRS & Co. has made an investment in Canada Pooch Ltd., a Toronto-based designer and manufacturer of premium pet apparel and accessories. The deal terms were not disclosed; BRS said the partnership will support expansion and penetration of the Canada Pooch brand through retail and online channels.

Bonne Santé Group Acquires Doctors Scientific Organica (Smart for Life)

July 27, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bonne Santé Group, Inc. completed the acquisition of Doctors Scientific Organica, LLC — the maker of the Smart for Life meal‑replacement and supplement brand — and concurrently closed $11 million of equity and debt financing. The purchase adds an FDA‑registered 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility and established retail distribution (including Costco and Walmart) to Bonne Santé's buy‑and‑build nutraceutical platform.

Nexus Capital Management LP Makes Strategic Growth Investment in Sky Organics

May 13, 2021

Consumer Products

Nexus Capital Management LP completed a strategic growth investment in Sky Organics, a family-owned natural and certified organic personal care brand. Nexus said it will increase marketing investments and support the company's growth and distribution expansion for its clean-beauty product lines.

BlockchainK2 Corp. Acquires Majority Stake in Sobe Organics, Inc.

March 9, 2020

Consumer Products

BlockchainK2 Corp. acquired a majority stake in Sobe Organics, Inc., a U.S.-based beauty, health and wellness company that sells products in over 1,800 independent stores and online. BlockchainK2 said it will apply blockchain technology to verify Sobe's supply chain and help the brand scale its sales and improve margins; the deal was completed with a $250,000 cash investment.

Scandia Inc. Acquires Majority Stake in Xtreme Organics Inc.

June 17, 2021

Food & Beverage

Scandia Inc. (OTC: SDNI) has acquired a majority equity stake in Xtreme Organics Inc. to expand into the medicinal chemicals and botanical products market, including USDA-certified organic hemp supplements and CBG sports beverages. The acquisition brings Xtreme Organics' product portfolio and athlete-focused partnerships under Scandia's public company platform to support U.S. market growth and future expansion into Canada and Latin America.