Bioriginal (Cooke Inc.) Acquires Softgel Co.

Bioriginal (Cooke Inc.) Acquires POS Biosciences

February 7, 2024

Food & Beverage

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Cooke Inc., has acquired POS Biosciences Corp. from Canopy Growth Corp. The acquisition gives Bioriginal access to POS's oil processing, concentration and molecular distillation facility and R&D capabilities to support innovation in human and pet nutrition; POS will operate as a wholly owned, independently managed subsidiary.

CV Sciences Acquires Elevated Softgels

May 13, 2024

Manufacturing

CV Sciences, Inc. has completed an equity purchase of Elevated Softgels, LLC, a GMP-certified manufacturer of encapsulated softgels and tinctures, which will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition (up to $1.0M consideration) is intended to in-source production for CV Sciences' +PlusCBD products, increase sales to current and new clients, and leverage Elevated Softgels' low-MOQ and flexible production capabilities to drive cost savings and growth.

Groupe Berkem Acquires i.Bioceuticals from International Nutrition Company (INC)

February 16, 2023

Food & Beverage

Groupe Berkem has acquired i.Bioceuticals, the exclusive North American distributor of OPC and pine bark extracts from Dutch supplier International Nutrition Company (INC). The cash transaction transfers i.Bioceuticals' Massachusetts-based team to Groupe Berkem as the Group expands its bio-based health, beauty and nutraceutical offering and strengthens its footprint in North America.

Ergon Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Millbo–BioNaturals Group

December 16, 2020

Food & Beverage

Ergon Capital Partners IV SCSP has closed the acquisition of a majority stake in Millbo, BioNaturals International and BioNaturals Europe (together "Millbo–BioNaturals"), creating a global supplier of natural, clean-label bakery ingredients. The sellers (including Millbo/Boggiani family and other shareholders) will reinvest alongside Ergon, and the investment is intended to accelerate growth through geographic expansion, product cross-selling and a buy-&-build strategy.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires BioVectra Inc.

November 4, 2019

Pharmaceuticals

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, completed the acquisition of BioVectra Inc., a Canadian contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), intermediates and biologics. The deal — a carve-out from Mallinckrodt — positions H.I.G. to support BioVectra's growth and further expand its manufacturing capabilities across Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Windsor, Nova Scotia.

Cooke Inc. Acquires Slade Gorton

March 15, 2023

Food & Beverage

Cooke Inc. has acquired Slade Gorton, one of the largest U.S. distributors, importers, and manufacturers of fresh and frozen seafood. Slade Gorton will remain led by family members Kim Gorton (CEO) and Mike Gorton Jr. (EVP), and will be integrated into Cooke's vertically integrated seafood network to strengthen Cooke's U.S. distribution and product offering.