Second Nature Brands Acquires Voortman Brand from The J.M. Smucker Co.

Hostess Brands Acquires Voortman Cookies from Swander Pace Capital

January 7, 2020

Food & Beverage

Hostess Brands, Inc. has acquired Voortman Cookies Limited from private equity firm Swander Pace Capital for approximately $320 million (C$425 million) in cash. Voortman, headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, is a premium cookie and wafer manufacturer known for sugar-free and better-for-you products; the deal expands Hostess’s branded snack portfolio and distribution reach across North America and internationally.

CapVest Acquires Second Nature Brands from Palladium Equity Partners

April 26, 2022

Food & Beverage

Funds managed by CapVest Partners LLP have closed the acquisition of Second Nature Brands, a Michigan-based creator of premium snacks and treats (Kar's Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, and Sanders Chocolates), from affiliates of Palladium Equity Partners. CapVest said it will support the company's next phase of growth through product innovation, category leadership and scaling the platform organically and via strategic acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.

Second Nature Brands Acquires Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co.

September 27, 2023

Food & Beverage

Second Nature Brands, a Michigan-based snack platform, has agreed to acquire Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co. for $34 million. The deal includes Sahale trademarks and a leased manufacturing facility in the Seattle area and will transition approximately 100 employees to Second Nature Brands; the acquisition is an add-on to Second Nature Brands' premium snack portfolio.

Second Nature Brands (CapVest) Acquires Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital

December 7, 2022

Food & Beverage

Second Nature Brands, a snacks platform controlled by CapVest Partners LLP, has completed the acquisition of Brownie Brittle from Encore Consumer Capital. The deal is an add-on to the Second Nature Brands platform to expand its portfolio into baking and accelerate Brownie Brittle's retail and e-commerce growth; terms were not disclosed.

Rubelmann Capital Acquires John A. Van Den Bosch Co.

December 13, 2023

Consumer Products

Rubelmann Capital, a middle-market private equity firm, has acquired John A. Van Den Bosch Co., a fifth-generation pet products distributor and manufacturer of Nature's Window wild bird seed. David Blatte, former CEO and Chairman of Quaker Pet Group and WorldWise Inc., partnered with Rubelmann and will serve as Chairman; current CEO Joel DeBruin will remain in place.

Banyan Capital Partners Acquires Second Nature Designs

November 15, 2023

Consumer Products

Banyan Capital Partners has acquired Second Nature Designs Limited, a Hamilton, Ontario-based manufacturer and distributor of dried florals and home décor products. Founder and president Steve Koning and the management team will retain a minority ownership as Banyan partners with the company to pursue growth across North America.