WPS Fresh Acquires Assets of G.O. Fresh
February 1, 2024
Wholesale Produce Supply LLC (WPS Fresh), a portfolio company of Cross Rapids Capital LP, has acquired the assets of G.O. Corporation I (operating as G.O. Fresh), a fresh-cut produce processor. The transaction expands WPS Fresh's fresh-cut capacity and product offerings to better serve foodservice distributors in the Upper Midwest; owner Marylou Owen will remain through a transition period.
- Buyers
- Wholesale Produce Supply LLC (WPS Fresh), Cross Rapids Capital LP
- Targets
- G.O. Corporation I (G.O. Fresh)
- Sellers
- G.O. Corporation I, Marylou Owen
- Platforms
- Wholesale Produce Supply LLC (WPS Fresh)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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