Violet Foods (Amphora Equity Partners) Acquires Muir Glen Brand from General Mills

B&G Foods Sells Don Pepino and Sclafani Brands to Violet Foods (Amphora Equity Partners)

May 27, 2025

Food & Beverage

B&G Foods has sold its Don Pepino and Sclafani brands, along with the Williamstown, New Jersey manufacturing facility, to Violet Foods LLC, a newly formed portfolio company of Amphora Equity Partners. Terms were not disclosed; B&G said it will use net proceeds to reduce long-term debt while Amphora aims to support future growth of the acquired brands.

Viterra Acquires Gavilon's Grain and Ingredients Business

October 3, 2022

Agriculture

Viterra Limited has closed its purchase of the grain and ingredients business of Gavilon Agriculture Investment, Inc. from Marubeni America Corporation for US$1.125 billion plus working capital and customary adjustments. The acquisition adds Gavilon's origination, storage and distribution footprint across major U.S. growing regions to Viterra's global agriculture network and will be integrated under the Viterra brand.

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen (Sequel Holdings) Acquires Garden-Fresh Foods

August 5, 2025

Food & Beverage

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, a portfolio company of Sequel Holdings, has acquired Garden-Fresh Foods. Alantra acted as exclusive financial advisor to Garden-Fresh; the family owners (Tom and Vicki Hughes and their sons) and CEO John Colapinto will remain involved after the sale, and the deal brings together two prepared-salad manufacturers to expand scale and capabilities in refrigerated ready-to-eat foods.

Colavita Acquires Vitelli Foods, Owner of Luigi Vitelli

March 5, 2025

Food & Beverage

Colavita USA has acquired Vitelli Foods, the owner of the historic Luigi Vitelli brand, to expand its product portfolio in pasta and tomato categories. The purchase strengthens Colavita's position in the U.S. Italian specialty foods market and will leverage Colavita's distribution network to increase Luigi Vitelli's reach.

Vilore Foods Acquires Tia Lupita Foods

July 22, 2025

Food & Beverage

Vilore Foods, a San Antonio-based importer and distributor of Hispanic brands, has acquired Tia Lupita Foods, the Mexican-origin brand known for its hot sauces, cactus tortilla chips and Mexican Chili Crunch. The deal marks Vilore's entry into the natural foods category and is intended to expand distribution of Tia Lupita’s gluten-free, non-GMO, preservative-free products across U.S. retailers.

Flowers Foods Acquires Simple Mills from Vestar for $795M

February 21, 2025

Food & Beverage

Flowers Foods has completed the acquisition of Simple Mills from Vestar Capital Partners for an enterprise value of $795 million. Flowers Foods said the deal expands its presence in the better-for-you snacking and baking categories and plans to broaden distribution, accelerate innovation, and amplify Simple Mills' brand awareness.