Kensing (One Rock Portfolio) Acquires Vitae Naturals

Kensing Acquires Advanced Organic Materials (AOM)

October 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Kensing, a One Rock–backed specialty ingredients manufacturer, has acquired Advanced Organic Materials (AOM), a producer of non‑GMO plant‑based Vitamin E and phytosterols. The add‑on expands Kensing’s natural Vitamin E and phytosterols product portfolio, strengthens sourcing and geographic reach (operations in Spain and Argentina), and opens new end markets across nutrition, personal care, food and beverage.

One Rock Capital Partners Acquires Kankakee Specialty Chemicals Site from BASF (Kensing)

June 1, 2021

Manufacturing

One Rock Capital Partners' affiliate has completed the acquisition of BASF's Kankakee, Illinois manufacturing site and associated specialty-chemicals businesses and established the standalone company Kensing. The newly independent business, led by CEO Serge Rogasik, employs roughly 160–190 people and produces plant-derived specialty ingredients (phytosterols, natural vitamin E, anionic surfactants and esters) serving personal care, food & nutrition, healthcare and agriculture markets.

Kensing Acquires Evonik's Hopewell, VA Amphoteric Surfactants and Specialty Esters Operations

November 1, 2022

Manufacturing

Kensing, a One Rock Capital Partners portfolio company, completed the acquisition of Evonik's Hopewell, Virginia amphoteric surfactants and specialty esters manufacturing operations. The add-on expands Kensing's plant-based surfactant and ester product portfolio, strengthening its position in the personal care and home care markets.

VitaNatural USA Inc. Acquires Vitamin Bounty

September 11, 2023

Consumer Products

VitaNatural USA Inc. completed the acquisition of dietary supplement brand Vitamin Bounty. The purchase brings a digitally-native portfolio with retail distribution into VitaNatural's wellness platform, with the combined management team aiming to expand product assortment, marketing and distribution across e-commerce and grocery channels.

Arcadia Consumer Healthcare Acquires NATURELO

October 15, 2020

Consumer Products

Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, a portfolio company of Avista Capital Partners, has acquired NATURELO, a premium vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) brand. The add-on expands Arcadia's product portfolio and online presence in the growing self-directed wellness market; financial terms were not disclosed.

Keystone Natural Holdings Acquires J.P. Veggies (VeggieLand) and Superior Tofu

January 29, 2018

Food & Beverage

Keystone Natural Holdings LLC, a portfolio company of Keystone Capital Inc., completed acquisitions of J.P. Veggies Inc. (Veggieland) and Superior Tofu Ltd., adding the two plant‑based protein manufacturers to its KNH platform alongside Nature Soy. The deals expand KNH’s product portfolio, channel reach into retail, foodservice and private label, and strengthen product innovation capabilities across the platform.