Mr. Greens (Florida Veg Investments) Acquires Cawoods Produce

Sterling Investment Partners Recapitalizes Mr. Greens from Shoreline Equity Partners

May 4, 2023

Food & Beverage

Sterling Investment Partners has invested in Florida Veg Investments, LLC (doing business as Mr. Greens), acquiring the portfolio company from Shoreline Equity Partners in a recapitalization that leaves Mr. Greens' leadership with a significant ownership stake. Mr. Greens is a Miami-based value-added distributor of produce, dairy, and specialty food items serving over 3,500 customers across Florida and Texas and will partner with Sterling to continue geographic expansion and platform growth.

Shoreline Equity Partners Recapitalizes Mr. Greens (Florida Veg Investments)

January 9, 2020

Food & Beverage

Shoreline Equity Partners partnered with Mr. Greens management to complete a recapitalization of Florida Veg Investments, LLC (doing business as Mr. Greens). The transaction includes co-investment from Nuveen, investors affiliated with The Hillman Company, NXT Capital, and Mr. Greens management, and will support organic growth and pursue add-on acquisitions while management retains a significant ownership stake.

The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Hardie's Fresh Foods and GreenLeaf Produce & Specialty Foods

May 1, 2023

Food & Beverage

The Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) has acquired Hardie's Fresh Foods and GreenLeaf Produce & Specialty Foods to expand its produce category and regional footprint, strengthening presence in Texas and Northern California. The transactions broaden The Chefs' Warehouse's specialty and produce offerings and support cross-selling and operational synergies across its existing distribution network.

Mr. Greens Produce (Sterling-backed) Acquires Parishables Food Service

January 22, 2025

Food & Beverage

Mr. Greens Produce, backed by Sterling Investment Partners, has acquired Atlanta-based Parishables Food Service to enter the Atlanta market and strengthen its Southeast service footprint. The deal expands Mr. Greens' product offering (including specialty cheeses, oils, spices and dairy) and service capabilities (including Sunday deliveries), while enabling Parishables' founders to partner for regional growth.

Red Arts Capital Acquires Forestwood Farm

October 14, 2025

Food & Beverage

Red Arts Capital, a Chicago-based investment firm focused on supply-chain and logistics businesses, has acquired Forestwood Farm, a family-owned produce distributor headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The acquisition adds Forestwood to Red Arts' produce processing and logistics portfolio (joining Freshway Foods) and expands the firm's distribution footprint in the Southeastern United States; Forestwood's second-generation owners will remain in leadership roles.

GS Foods Group Acquires C&C Produce

September 9, 2021

Food & Beverage

GS Foods Group, a specialized foodservice distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital and A&M Capital Partners, has acquired C&C Produce, a Kansas City–based specialty produce distributor established in 1992. The C&C co-owners will continue to lead operations from their existing facility as the deal expands GS Foods' geographic footprint and produce capabilities across education, foodservice and retail end markets.