Flagship Food Group (with CREO Capital) Acquires Yucatan Foods

Flagship Food Group (CREO) Acquires Majority Stake in La Tortilla Factory

January 28, 2021

Food & Beverage

Flagship Food Group, a CREO Capital Partners-backed food platform, has invested in La Tortilla Factory and become the company's majority stakeholder while members of the Tamayo family remain partners. The transaction, which closed January 27, 2021, will support La Tortilla Factory's growth strategy as the brand expands its premium, better-for-you tortilla and Mexican foods offerings; terms were not disclosed.

Flagship Food Group (CREO) Acquires Majority Stake in Tortilla King

July 15, 2021

Food & Beverage

Denver-based Flagship Food Group, majority owned by CREO Capital Partners, has acquired a majority stake in Tortilla King, a Moundridge, Kansas-based maker of tortillas and tortilla chips. Management remains in place with co-founder Juan Guardiola staying on as President and a shareholder; terms were not disclosed and the deal closed in mid-July 2021.

C.H. Guenther & Son Acquires Fresca Mexican Foods

June 23, 2025

Food & Beverage

San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG), a Pritzker Private Capital-backed food manufacturer, has acquired Fresca Mexican Foods, a Caldwell, Idaho-based producer of flour and corn tortillas and tortilla chips. The acquisition expands CHG's tortilla manufacturing capacity, adds Fresca's 190,000 sq. ft. facility and ~375 employees, and deepens CHG's relationships with QSR, foodservice and private-label customers.

Forward Consumer Partners Acquires 50% Stake in Xochitl

May 21, 2024

Consumer Products

Forward Consumer Partners has acquired a 50% ownership stake in Xochitl, the heritage tortilla chip and salsa brand founded by Carlos Salinas. Salinas will retain a 50% interest and Forward plans to support the brand's next phase of growth and capability expansion, with Matt Leeds becoming Chairman of Xochitl.

CREO Capital Partners Acquires Bova Fresh

August 6, 2025

Food & Beverage

Miami-based private equity firm CREO Capital Partners has acquired Bova Fresh, a Boca Raton-based food procurement and distribution company that serves retail and foodservice customers across the U.S. Founders Bob Wilhelm and Steve San Filippo retain a minority stake and will continue to run the business; CREO plans to integrate Bova Fresh with other portfolio assets to expand sourcing, distribution and Latin America-focused procurement capabilities.

Apex Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Juanita's Foods

April 28, 2025

Food & Beverage

Apex Capital, a Miami-based private equity firm affiliated with Grupo Mariposa, has acquired a majority stake in Juanita's Foods, the Wilmington, California–based producer of shelf-stable Mexican food products. The De La Torre family will retain a significant ownership interest and remain involved as Apex seeks to scale the brand, drive operational improvements and expand its market reach.