Smoky Mountain Family Farms Acquires Triple C Family Farms

Lipman Family Farms Acquires Shelton & Sons

April 29, 2025

Agriculture

Lipman Family Farms has acquired Morristown, Tennessee–based roma tomato grower Shelton & Sons to strengthen its regional supply chain and ensure consistent roma tomato supply during the critical July–October season. Shelton & Sons will continue focusing on roma tomato production while leveraging Lipman’s nationwide infrastructure and resources.

Middleby Acquires JC Ford

November 1, 2024

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) has acquired JC Ford, a Columbia, Tennessee-based manufacturer of automated tortilla and tortilla chip production systems. The acquisition expands Middleby's Food Processing Group product portfolio into the growing snack/tortilla segment and is expected to provide synergies and margin opportunities.

Peak Rock Capital Affiliate Acquires California Custom Fruits & Flavors (CCFF)

March 18, 2024

Food & Beverage

An affiliate of Peak Rock Capital has acquired California Custom Fruits & Flavors (CCFF); terms were not disclosed. Peak Rock will partner with CCFF's management and the Hall family (who remain investors) to accelerate growth by expanding capabilities and capacity and pursuing complementary add-on acquisitions. CCFF operates flavor and specialty ingredient manufacturing facilities in California and Indiana and supplies manufacturers and foodservice customers across dairy, bakery and beverage markets.

L Catterton Leads $42M Series C in Farmley

May 18, 2025

Food & Beverage

L Catterton led a $42 million Series C investment in Farmley, an Indian healthy snacking brand, with participation from existing investors including DSG Consumer Partners. The funding will be used to scale Farmley’s dried fruits and nuts portfolio, expand regional distribution and support product development as the company continues rapid revenue growth and profitability.

Fremman Capital Acquires Majority Stake in The Natural Fruit Company

July 1, 2021

Food & Beverage

Fremman Capital has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in The Natural Fruit Company (TNFC), a leading Spanish citrus processor and distributor, with GPF Capital remaining involved alongside existing shareholders. TNFC, which controls approximately 900 hectares of plantations and operates eight processing facilities (plus a logistics site in Perpignan, France), will pursue organic growth and an active M&A-driven consolidation strategy under Fremman's ownership; financial terms were not disclosed.

South Mill Champs Acquires Loveday Mushroom Farms

July 21, 2020

Agriculture

South Mill Champs has acquired Loveday Mushroom Farms, integrating the Winnipeg-based mushroom grower and composter into its North American operations to boost production and distribution capacity. The deal expands South Mill Champs' fresh supply chain reach into the Canadian Midwest and supports planned compost and mushroom expansion to serve retail and foodservice customers more efficiently.