MidOcean Partners Acquires Florida Food Products from Kainos Capital
September 11, 2018
MidOcean Partners has acquired Florida Food Products (FFP), a leading manufacturer of natural and clean-label food ingredients, from Kainos Capital. The private equity firm intends to use its industry expertise and operating resources to drive FFP's continued growth, product expansion, and strategic initiatives across existing and new end markets.
- Buyers
- MidOcean Partners
- Targets
- Florida Food Products
- Sellers
- Kainos Capital
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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