Regal Confections Acquires Mondoux Confectionary

Clearspring Capital Partners Acquires Majority Interest in Regal Confections

October 30, 2020

Food & Beverage

Clearspring Capital Partners (Fund III) acquired a majority interest in Regal Confections, a Laval, Quebec-based confectionery distributor and manufacturer. Clearspring will support Regal's growth strategy with capital and operational support while existing shareholders (including Walter Mueller) remain with the company.

Regal Confections Acquires Tosuta International Sales Ltd.

November 3, 2021

Food & Beverage

Regal Confections, backed by Clearspring Capital Partners, has acquired Tosuta International Sales Ltd., an importer and distributor of confectionery products headquartered in Langley, British Columbia. The acquisition is an add-on to strengthen Regal’s gas & convenience presence in Western Canada, expand its brand portfolio (including Koala and Livewires), and add entry into the throat lozenges category.

Regal Confections Acquires Kisko Products (maker of Mr. Freeze)

January 6, 2022

Food & Beverage

Regal Confections has acquired Kisko Products, the Canadian market-leading freeze pop manufacturer and owner of the Mr. Freeze brand. The transaction was supported by Clearspring Capital Partners and will keep the Josephs family in operational roles; the deal expands Regal's seasonal portfolio, co-manufacturing capabilities and presence in the U.S.

Perfetti Van Melle Acquires Mondelēz International's Developed‑Market Gum Business

October 2, 2023

Food & Beverage

Perfetti Van Melle has completed the acquisition of Mondelēz International's developed‑market gum business across the United States, Canada and Europe (excluding Portugal pending Portuguese regulatory approval). The deal transfers brands such as Trident, Dentyne, Stimorol, Hollywood, V6, Chiclets, Bubbaloo and Bubblicious as well as manufacturing facilities in Rockford, Illinois and Skarbimierz, Poland to Perfetti Van Melle, significantly expanding its North American and European footprint.

Champlain Financial Corporation-led Group Acquires Boulangerie Dumas

June 4, 2020

Food & Beverage

A group of Quebec investors led by Champlain Financial Corporation acquired Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Dumas, a Quebec City-based producer of puff pastries, croissants and vol‑au‑vents. Champlain will support the company’s product development and distribution expansion across Canada and into the United States; Marc Poulin joined as Executive Chairman. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Legault Group Acquires Ren's Pets

August 3, 2021

Retail

Legault Group, the Quebec-based owner of Mondou stores, has acquired 100% of the shares of Ren's Pets, a Guelph, Ontario–based pet supply retailer with 35 stores and a distribution centre. The acquisition is Legault Group's first outside Quebec and aims to accelerate national growth through combined store networks and multi-channel distribution.