Martin Braun-Gruppe Acquires Hoff's Bakery

Vandemoortele Acquires Majority Stake in Banneton Bakery

April 8, 2024

Food & Beverage

Vandemoortele, a family-owned European food group, has acquired a majority stake in Banneton Bakery, a New Jersey-based manufacturer of freezer-to-oven croissants, danishes, and other pastries. The transaction represents a full exit for Encore Consumer Capital; founders Victor and Alex Litinetsky remain investors and will continue to run day-to-day operations.

Engelman's Bakery Acquires H&F Bread Company

September 15, 2020

Food & Beverage

Engelman Baking Co., LLC (Engelman's Bakery) has acquired H&F Bread Company, a wholesale artisan bakery that supplies restaurants across Georgia. The deal—Engelman's first acquisition—adds H&F's artisanal product line to Engelman's offerings as the company pursues growth across the Southeastern United States; Genesis Capital represented H&F in the transaction.

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Elmer Chocolate

August 5, 2025

Food & Beverage

Hoffmann Family of Companies, a U.S.-based family equity firm, has acquired Elmer Chocolate, a long-standing seasonal chocolatier known for its heart-shaped Valentine’s chocolates and large-scale confectionery manufacturing in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Financial terms were not disclosed; members of the Nelson family (including Rob and Michael Nelson) will retain partial ownership and remain in leadership as Hoffmann aims to expand Elmer’s product portfolio to drive year-round growth.

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Ferche Millwork

September 16, 2021

Manufacturing

The Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Ferche Millwork, including its brands Ferche Frames, Firerated Frames and Ferche Lumber, plus 87 acres of land in Rice, Minnesota and Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Ferche, headquartered in Rice, Minn., manufactures over 13,000 products per year and will continue operating under existing leadership as Hoffmann expands its manufacturing and Midwest footprint.

Hoffmaster Group Acquires Paterson Pacific Parchment Company

February 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Hoffmaster Group, Inc. has acquired Paterson Pacific Parchment Company, a Sparks, Nevada-based producer of foodservice paper and parchment products. The transaction is an add-on to Hoffmaster's foodservice platform and was supported by a new equity investment led by Gamut Capital Management alongside existing shareholder Wellspring Capital Management to refinance Hoffmaster's capital structure and support growth.

New Water Capital Acquires Klosterman Baking Company

July 27, 2022

Food & Beverage

An affiliate of New Water Capital Partners II L.P. has acquired Klosterman Baking Company, a long-standing producer of fresh and frozen baked goods serving grocers, restaurants and institutional customers. New Water said it will partner with management to expand Klosterman's product portfolio and geographic distribution footprint through organic and inorganic growth initiatives.