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Viterra Acquires Gavilon's Grain and Ingredients Business

October 3, 2022

Agriculture

Viterra Limited has closed its purchase of the grain and ingredients business of Gavilon Agriculture Investment, Inc. from Marubeni America Corporation for US$1.125 billion plus working capital and customary adjustments. The acquisition adds Gavilon's origination, storage and distribution footprint across major U.S. growing regions to Viterra's global agriculture network and will be integrated under the Viterra brand.

Solina Acquires W.T. Lynch Foods Limited

March 3, 2023

Food & Beverage

Solina has acquired W.T. Lynch Foods Limited, an Ontario-based manufacturer of sauces, syrups, dessert toppings and soup/gravy bases, to accelerate its North American expansion. Lynch Foods generates approximately CAD 95M in annual sales and its 178 employees and leadership team will join Solina, increasing Solina's Canadian headcount and coast-to-coast capabilities.

C.J. Foods Acquires American Nutrition, Creating Largest Independent Super Premium Pet Food Manufacturer

March 18, 2020

Food & Beverage

C.J. Foods, a portfolio company of J.H. Whitney Capital Partners, has acquired American Nutrition, combining two leading super-premium pet food manufacturers to create the largest independent producer of super-premium pet food in the U.S., producing over one billion pounds annually. The deal expands C.J. Foods' product portfolio and national distribution footprint across dry, canned and baked treats while preserving senior leadership roles on the combined board.

Ames Watson Completes $140M Acquisition of Claire’s North America Operations

September 23, 2025

Retail

Ames Watson, a privately held investment firm, completed its $140 million acquisition of Claire’s business operations and intellectual property in North America from Claire’s bankruptcy proceedings. The deal preserves a significant portion of Claire’s mall footprint by acquiring at least 795 of its approximately 1,500 North American stores, with the remainder expected to close.

Global Water Technology Acquires Brochem Industries

February 10, 2026

Industrial Services

Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) announced the acquisition of Brochem Industries, a private-label blender and manufacturer of water treatment chemicals serving independent and regional water treatment providers across the United States. The deal expands GWT’s Global Custom Solutions (GCS) platform and increases production capacity and operational efficiency at GWT’s Calumet City, Illinois facility.

Woodland Foods Acquires Idan Foods

May 2, 2024

Food & Beverage

Woodland Foods, a Waukegan, Illinois-based provider of plant-based specialty ingredients and a portfolio company of Graham Partners, has acquired Idan Foods, a Hawthorne, New Jersey-based manufacturer of breadings, batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings. The acquisition is a strategic add-on to Woodland’s platform intended to expand its finished-product offerings, R&D and manufacturing capabilities, and customer reach across foodservice and industrial channels; The DAK Group served as advisor to Idan Foods' owners.