Fortune International Acquires D'Artagnan

New Directions Aromatics Acquires Aromatic Fragrances International

January 7, 2026

Consumer Products

New Directions Aromatics, a TruArc Partners portfolio company, has combined with Aromatic Fragrances International to create an e-commerce-enabled specialty ingredients and fragrance platform. The deal expands New Directions' U.S. footprint and brings complementary formulation, manufacturing, and digital ordering capabilities to serve beauty, personal care, home fragrance and other consumer brands.

Farinart Acquires Malterie Frontenac

April 25, 2024

Food & Beverage

Farinart, a Canadian grain-processing specialist based in Saint-Liboire, Quebec, announced the acquisition of all assets of Malterie Frontenac, a malting and sprouting specialist based in Thetford Mines, Quebec. The deal adds sprouting and malting capabilities to Farinart's specialty-grain and baking ingredient offering and complements its existing product set as the company expands service to its large U.S. customer base.

Fortune International Acquires Boston Sword & Tuna

June 13, 2023

Food & Beverage

Bensenville, Illinois-based Fortune International has completed its acquisition of Boston Sword & Tuna, a Boston-based seafood distributor and processor. Boston Sword & Tuna will continue to operate under its existing leadership and brand, expanding Fortune's presence in the Northeast and enhancing its processing and distribution capabilities.

Fortune International Acquires New Orleans Fish House

July 18, 2022

Food & Beverage

Fortune International, LLC acquired New Orleans Fish House, LLC, a leading wholesale seafood supplier to restaurants and hotels across New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. The deal will expand Fortune's Gulf Coast footprint, enable cross-selling of products, and improve logistics and route efficiencies; the sellers Bill Borges, Brett Borges and Cliff Hall will remain with the business.

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.

Investcorp Recapitalizes Fortune Fish & Gourmet

February 12, 2020

Food & Beverage

Investcorp completed a recapitalization of Fortune International, LLC (doing business as Fortune Fish & Gourmet), a super-regional distributor of seafood and specialty food products, with founder Sean O'Scannlain remaining CEO and retaining a significant ownership stake. The capital structure was set to support a deliberate acquisition strategy to accelerate geographic expansion and scale the company's specialty foodservice distribution platform.