Hoffmann Family of Companies to Acquire N.G. Heimos Greenhouses

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Majority Interest in Smith Gardens

January 29, 2026

Agriculture

Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies), a family-owned investment firm, has acquired a majority interest in Smith Gardens, a fourth-generation greenhouse grower headquartered in Bellingham, Washington. The deal (which includes Smith Gardens' Pacific Plug & Liner propagation division) keeps Eric and Mark Smith in leadership with partial ownership and expands Hoffmann's agricultural vertical into the Pacific Northwest.

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires Pure Florida

October 3, 2025

Transportation

Hoffmann Family of Companies has acquired Pure Florida, a Naples-based maritime tourism operator founded by Captains Lance and Harry Julian. Pure Florida will join HF Companies' marine vertical (Hoffmann Marine) as an add-on to the group's regional hospitality and marine portfolio, with the founders handing the business to the Hoffmann family to continue local operations and growth.

Hoffmann Family of Companies Acquires JED Transportation and Corporate Transportation (St. Louis)

July 5, 2023

Transportation

The Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies) has acquired two St. Louis-area transportation providers: Hazelwood-based JED Transportation and Corporate Transportation (St. Louis). The purchases expand HF Companies’ regional transportation services portfolio — adding luxury chauffeured, coach/charter and shuttle capabilities as part of a broader roll-up of transportation assets in the Midwest.

Hoffmann Family of Companies / Hoffmann Media Group Acquires Missourian Publishing Co. (The Missourian)

June 6, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Hoffmann Family of Companies, through its Hoffmann Media Group unit, has acquired Missourian Publishing Co., owner of The Missourian newspaper, its printing operations, real estate and digital platform. The seller is the Miller family; Hoffmann plans to modernize digital assets, upgrade printing facilities, and integrate the title into its existing media portfolio to preserve local journalism and expand regional printing and digital capabilities.

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.

Martin Braun-Gruppe Acquires Hoff's Bakery

February 24, 2025

Food & Beverage

Martin Braun-Gruppe has acquired Hoff's Bakery, a family-owned frozen bakery producer based in Malden, Massachusetts, marking the group's first entry into the U.S. market and strengthening its Frozen Bakery Division. Hoff's Bakery — known for frozen fully finished cakes and desserts and employing around 150 people — will be led by Nicole Paparian, daughter of the founder, who will remain as CEO.