Rockshield Capital Acquires Belle Pulses and Sapientia (Healthy Table) to Build Plant-Based Foods Platform

Eat Well Group Completes Acquisition of Sapientia Technology, LLC

July 11, 2022

Food & Beverage

Eat Well Investment Group Inc. has completed its final payment of USD $840,000 to Sapientia Technology, LLC, satisfying outstanding obligations and securing 100% ownership of Sapientia. The acquisition (originally closed July 31, 2021) consisted of share issuance and cash consideration and brings Sapientia's patented "Protein Twist" snack technology into Eat Well's portfolio to support retail and eCommerce expansion.

Highlander Partners Acquires Majority Stake in SanoVita

February 19, 2020

Food & Beverage

Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based middle-market private equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in SanoVita, a Romanian plant-based food brand headquartered in Râmnicu Vâlcea. Highlander plans to accelerate SanoVita's growth through new product innovation, enhanced production capabilities and strategic M&A while the founders will remain partners in the business.

FoodChain ID Acquires Verdant

December 7, 2021

Software

FoodChain ID, a Berkshire Partners–backed provider of food safety, quality and sustainability solutions, has acquired Verdant, a consulting and SaaS provider that automates compliance, PLM integration and product development workflows for CPG, food & beverage and specialty chemical companies. The add-on expands FoodChain ID's technology-enabled services and accelerates its ability to deliver PLM integrations, compliance automation and product formulation tooling to enterprise customers.

Paine Schwartz‑Backed HGS BioScience Acquires NutriAg Ltd.

November 5, 2025

Agriculture

HGS BioScience, a Paine Schwartz‑backed bionutritional platform, has acquired NutriAg Ltd., a Toronto‑based crop‑technology and bionutritionals company. The add‑on deal expands HGS’s North American footprint and R&D/capability set in biostimulants and crop nutrition; Cascadia advised on the transaction and financing.

Bain Capital Acquires Valeo Foods from CapVest

May 10, 2021

Food & Beverage

Bain Capital Private Equity has agreed to acquire Valeo Foods Group from funds managed by CapVest. Valeo is a pan‑European ambient food company headquartered in Dublin with a portfolio including Jacobs, Kettle and Rowse, generating roughly €1.1 billion in annual net sales and employing over 4,000 people; Bain said it will seek to accelerate growth organically and via acquisitions. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and the financial terms were not disclosed.

Valio Acquires Raisio's Härkis and Beanit Plant Protein Business

February 13, 2025

Food & Beverage

Valio has acquired Raisio plc’s plant protein business, including the Härkis and Beanit brands and the Kauhava production equipment, for EUR 7 million. Sixteen employees and the related fixed assets will transfer to Valio as it expands its plant-based product production and capabilities.