Cal Marine Fish Company Acquires Assets of Monterey Fish Company

MarineMax Acquires Midcoast Construction Enterprises (Midcoast Marine Group)

December 5, 2022

Construction

MarineMax, Inc. acquired Midcoast Construction Enterprises, LLC (Midcoast Marine Group), a Central Florida–based full-service marine construction company, adding marina development capabilities, specialized equipment, and waterfront real estate in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Midcoast founder and CEO Jack Fulford will continue to run the business as part of MarineMax's expanding marina and services platform.

Baja Aqua-Farms (Castle Harlan) Acquires Baja Marine Foods

September 15, 2025

Food & Beverage

Baja Aqua-Farms, a portfolio company of New York-based private equity firm Castle Harlan, has acquired Baja Marine Foods, a fishing and seafood processing company headquartered in Baja California, Mexico. The deal expands Baja Aqua-Farms' vertically integrated seafood platform and adds marine-ingredient capabilities (fishmeal and fish oil) while enhancing supply-chain traceability.

Sole Source Capital Acquires Lee Fish USA

March 6, 2023

Food & Beverage

Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, has acquired Lee Fish USA, a premium importer and value-added distributor of fresh and frozen seafood based in El Segundo, California. The deal is Sole Source's 40th investment since 2016 and furthers its build-and-buy strategy in the foodservice distribution sector; terms were not disclosed.

Fortune International Acquires North Bay Seafood Inc.

June 1, 2022

Food & Beverage

Fortune International, LLC has acquired North Bay Seafood Inc., a D'Iberville, Mississippi-based distributor and processor of fresh oysters and frozen seafood products. Terms were not disclosed; the deal expands Fortune's Gulf States distribution footprint (Mississippi, parts of Arkansas and Alabama) and retains Danny Dreiling as Director of New Business Development.

MidOcean Partners Acquires Louisiana Fish Fry

August 2, 2021

Food & Beverage

MidOcean Partners, a New York-based middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Louisiana Fish Fry, a Baton Rouge-based manufacturer of Louisiana-inspired seasonings, coatings, sauces and bases. The seller was an affiliate of Peak Rock Capital; MidOcean said it will pursue organic growth and strategic M&A to expand distribution, product development and market reach. Financial terms were not disclosed.

L Catterton Acquires Controlling Interest in West Marine

April 14, 2021

Retail

L Catterton has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in West Marine from Monomoy Capital Partners; terms were not disclosed and the transaction was expected to close in May/second quarter 2021. West Marine is the leading omni-channel marine aftermarket retailer with 237 stores across 38 states and Puerto Rico and two eCommerce platforms; L Catterton plans to accelerate the company’s omni-channel, digital and consumer engagement capabilities.