Cargill Acquires Floratech

Tradebe Acquires Florachem from SK Capital Partners

April 9, 2025

Manufacturing

Tradebe has acquired Florachem Corporation from an affiliate of funds advised by SK Capital Partners. The acquisition brings Florachem into Tradebe's Life Sciences business, expanding Tradebe's ingredients manufacturing capabilities and international footprint while enabling Florachem to scale its manufacturing and sustainability initiatives.

SK Capital Acquires Florachem from Carmelina Capital

May 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Funds advised by SK Capital Partners acquired Florachem Holdings, LLC from an affiliate of Carmelina Capital. Stellus Capital Management provided senior debt financing and an equity co-investment to support the transaction. The deal positions SK Capital to grow Florachem's natural plant-based ingredients platform and support ongoing capacity and capability investments at its Jacksonville facility.

Nexus Capital Management Acquires FTD's Consumer and Florist Businesses

August 23, 2023

E-Commerce

An affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP acquired FTD's consumer and florist businesses, including the FTD and ProFlowers brands and the FTD florist network, taking the company private. Nexus established a new capital structure to strengthen FTD's balance sheet and invest in its digital platform, brand, and network of florists; Jeff Clarke was named Executive Chairman.

Phoenix Flavors and Fragrances Acquires Innovative Fragrances Inc.

April 18, 2022

Consumer Products

Phoenix Flavors and Fragrances has acquired Innovative Fragrances Inc., an Atlanta-area developer and compounder of fragrance compounds serving home fragrance, personal care, candles and air freshener markets. The deal expands Phoenix's geographic footprint in the Southeast United States and strengthens its perfumery, regulatory and technical capabilities.

Turf Care Supply Acquires Beaty Fertilizer

April 2, 2025

Agriculture

Turf Care Supply, a portfolio company of Platte River Equity, has acquired Beaty Fertilizer, a family-owned manufacturer and blender of custom granular and liquid fertilizers for the turf & ornamental market. The add-on expands Turf Care's footprint in the Southeast United States, broadens its product portfolio and adds manufacturing capacity.

Axxence Corporation Acquires Purely Natural

April 23, 2025

Food & Beverage

Axxence Corporation has acquired Purely Natural, a Florida-based supplier of natural flavor ingredients, taking ownership of the company's shares, operations, intellectual property and customer relationships. The deal supports Axxence's U.S. expansion and strengthens its commercial capabilities, with Purely Natural's president and CEO Bob Kleinhenz joining Axxence as commercial executive vice president.