Millstone Capital Advisors Acquires Native Foods

Kainos Capital Acquires Muenster Milling

August 12, 2021

Food & Beverage

Kainos Capital, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on food and consumer businesses, has acquired Muenster Milling, a fourth-generation pet food and ingredient manufacturer based in Muenster, Texas. The transaction partners Kainos with owners Mitch and Chad Felderhoff to scale Muenster's manufacturing capabilities and build a broader pet food and ingredient platform within Kainos' portfolio.

Bain Capital Acquires Significant Stake in 1440 Foods

December 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Private Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a significant stake in 1440 Foods, a New York–based portfolio of sports and active nutrition brands, alongside existing investor 4x4 Capital. The transaction (expected to close in December) will leave CEO Azania Andrews and the current management team in place; debt financing is being provided by Fortress Investment Group.

Pritzker Private Capital Acquires Sugar Foods Corporation

October 3, 2023

Food & Beverage

Pritzker Private Capital has acquired Sugar Foods Corporation, a Westlake Village, California-based food manufacturer known for crunchy toppings, croutons, pizza toppings and beverage ingredients. PPC will partner with Sugar Foods' existing management to support product innovation, customer expansion and strategic add-on acquisitions while providing capital and industry expertise to accelerate growth.

West Lane Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Non-Foods Marketing Corp

October 21, 2020

Retail

West Lane Capital Partners LLC has acquired a majority stake in Non-Foods Marketing Corp. (NFM), a New York–based national buying service and product developer that sells products under the Living Concepts brand. Founder and CEO Tony Gusta will remain an owner and continue as CEO as West Lane plans to expand NFM's customer, product and vendor base and broaden distribution domestically and internationally; terms were not disclosed.

Mars, Incorporated Acquires Kevin's Natural Foods

July 5, 2023

Food & Beverage

Mars, Incorporated has signed an agreement to acquire Kevin's Natural Foods, a Modesto-based maker of chef-inspired sous-vide nutritious meals. Kevin's will operate as a standalone business within Mars Food & Nutrition; the deal includes the exit of minority investors TowerBrook Capital Partners and NewRoad Capital Partners and is expected to accelerate Kevin's product innovation and distribution reach.

Agriculture Capital Acquires Firestone Pacific Foods

September 26, 2019

Food & Beverage

Agriculture Capital has acquired Firestone Pacific Foods, a frozen fruit processor that operates IQF processing, packing and cold storage facilities. The investment will expand Firestone’s processing and cold storage capacity and help Agriculture Capital build a vertically integrated fruit platform (AC Foods) with access to blueberry farms and private-label, industrial and retail outlets.