Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen (Sequel Holdings) Acquires Garden-Fresh Foods

August 5, 2025

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, a portfolio company of Sequel Holdings, has acquired Garden-Fresh Foods. Alantra acted as exclusive financial advisor to Garden-Fresh; the family owners (Tom and Vicki Hughes and their sons) and CEO John Colapinto will remain involved after the sale, and the deal brings together two prepared-salad manufacturers to expand scale and capabilities in refrigerated ready-to-eat foods.

Buyers
Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Sequel Holdings
Targets
Garden-Fresh Foods
Sellers
Hughes family (Tom and Vicki Hughes)
Platforms
Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen
Industry
Food & Beverage
Location
Wisconsin, United States
Transaction Type
Addon

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