Agrovision Acquires Chilean Grower ZurGroup

AgriFORCE to Acquire 70% of Berry People LLC

January 24, 2023

Agriculture

AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd. entered a binding letter of intent to acquire a 70% equity stake in Berry People LLC for a total purchase price of $28.0 million (approximately $18.2M cash and $9.8M in restricted shares), with potential earnouts over five years. The deal is intended to bolster AgriFORCE's Brands division, expand distribution and vertical integration in fresh berries, and realize commercial synergies with its UN(THINK) business and other partners.

Rovensa Acquires Agro-K

December 5, 2023

Agriculture

Rovensa Group has acquired Agro-K, a family-owned U.S. biostimulants developer founded in 1976 and based in Minneapolis. Agro-K will be integrated into Rovensa Next to strengthen Rovensa's biosolutions portfolio and accelerate its expansion in the United States; financial terms were not disclosed.

Frutura Acquires Sun Belle and Giddings Fruit to Build Year‑Round Berry Platform

October 16, 2023

Agriculture

Frutura, a California-based global fruit sales and marketing platform, has acquired Chicago-based Sun Belle and Santiago-headquartered Giddings Fruit to accelerate its berry capabilities and establish a near 52-week supply of premium berries and cherries. Founders Janice Honigberg (Sun Belle) and Julio Giddings (Giddings Fruit) will remain in leadership roles and join Frutura's board to support integration and global expansion.

Groupe SEB Acquires Zummo

July 27, 2022

Manufacturing

Groupe SEB has acquired Zummo, the Valencia-based maker of automatic fruit and vegetable juice extraction machines, expanding its professional catering offering. Zummo, founded in 1992 and employing about 130 people, was previously majority-owned by Meridia Private Equity I with a minority stake held by founder Rafael Olmos.

Worldwide Produce (Sole Source Capital) Acquires Vision Produce

August 24, 2021

Food & Beverage

Worldwide Produce, a portfolio company of Sole Source Capital, has acquired Vision Produce, a fresh-produce importer and distributor with facilities in Los Angeles and Phoenix. The deal—terms undisclosed—expands Worldwide Produce's geographic footprint and capabilities in retail, wholesale and foodservice distribution across the Western United States.

Rovensa Acquires Oro Agri, Inc.

January 21, 2021

Agriculture

Lisbon-based Rovensa has acquired Oro Agri, Inc., a Fresno, California-based leader in bio-rational crop protection and adjuvant technology. The deal expands Rovensa's product portfolio and helps establish a stronger presence in North America while combining marketing, sales and R&D capabilities across the combined businesses.