Woodland Gourmet Acquires International Spices

iSpice Foods Acquires Spice Chain Corporation from Frontenac

September 20, 2022

Food & Beverage

iSpice Foods, a privately held spice importer and processor based in Jackson, Alabama, has acquired Spice Chain Corporation, a New Jersey-based importer, processor and supplier of spices and seasonings. The seller was Frontenac, which had previously owned Spice Chain; financial terms were not disclosed and Boxwood Partners acted as sell-side advisor.

Woodland Foods Acquires Idan Foods

May 2, 2024

Food & Beverage

Woodland Foods, a Waukegan, Illinois-based provider of plant-based specialty ingredients and a portfolio company of Graham Partners, has acquired Idan Foods, a Hawthorne, New Jersey-based manufacturer of breadings, batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings. The acquisition is a strategic add-on to Woodland’s platform intended to expand its finished-product offerings, R&D and manufacturing capabilities, and customer reach across foodservice and industrial channels; The DAK Group served as advisor to Idan Foods' owners.

Shore Capital Partners Recapitalizes Old World Spices and Seasonings

November 19, 2020

Food & Beverage

Shore Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of Old World Spices and Seasonings, a custom spice, seasoning and ingredient manufacturer based in Overland Park, Kansas. Shore will partner with management to invest in business development, R&D, sales and production infrastructure and pursue organic growth and inorganic consolidation through add-on acquisitions.

Old World Spices & Seasonings Acquires Head Country, Inc.

July 6, 2021

Food & Beverage

Old World Spices & Seasonings (OWS Foods) acquired Head Country, Inc., a Ponca City, Oklahoma-based maker of barbecue sauces, seasonings and marinades. The transaction represents an exit for Gladstone Investment Corporation, which had owned Head Country since 2014 and realized a capital gain on the sale.

Midas Foods International Acquires Georgia Spice and The Doug Jeffords Company (Creative Spiceworks)

November 4, 2025

Food & Beverage

Midas Foods International has acquired Georgia Spice and The Doug Jeffords Company and combined them under the Creative Spiceworks brand to expand blending, packaging and R&D capabilities. The deal strengthens Midas Foods' capacity to serve protein, meat-processing, snack-food and retail/foodservice customers nationally and creates a culinary-driven custom manufacturing platform.

Graham Partners Becomes Majority Investor in Woodland Foods

December 7, 2021

Food & Beverage

Graham Partners has become a majority investor in Woodland Foods, a Waukegan, Illinois-based supplier and manufacturer of specialty culinary ingredients and plant-based products. Woodland Foods' management will remain in place as Graham Partners plans to leverage its industry resources and operational experience to accelerate the company's growth across foodservice, retail, industrial and e-commerce channels.