Crown Bakeries Acquires Michel's Bakery

Olympus Partners Acquires Rise Baking Company from Arbor Investments

August 9, 2018

Food & Beverage

Stamford-based private equity firm Olympus Partners has acquired Rise Baking Company, a Minneapolis-headquartered manufacturer of premium cookies, dessert bars, artisan breads, and flatbreads, from Arbor Investments. Rise employs over 1,000 people across six North American facilities; Olympus said it will partner with management to continue organic growth and pursue transformational acquisitions to expand the business.

Engelman's Bakery Acquires St. Armands Baking Company

June 25, 2024

Food & Beverage

Engelman's Bakery, a portfolio company of Shoreline Equity Partners, has acquired St. Armands Baking Company, a Bradenton, Florida commercial bakery. The acquisition expands Engelman's manufacturing footprint and channel diversification, allowing the combined business to better serve retail and foodservice customers across the Southeast and nationally.

Murry's (Encore Consumer Capital) Acquires Bake Crafters

October 10, 2022

Food & Beverage

Murry's Inc., a portfolio company of Encore Consumer Capital, has acquired Bake Crafters Food Company, a McDonald, Tennessee-based manufacturer and distributor of baked goods that sells primarily into K-12 foodservice and other institutional channels. The transaction closed on April 1, 2022; Encore said the deal is a strategic add-on to expand Murry's capabilities and presence in the K‑12 and institutional foodservice market, and Murry's also hired Jeff Ahlers as CEO to support integration and growth.

Groupe Menissez Acquires Village Bakery from Limerston Capital

July 10, 2024

Food & Beverage

French industrial bakery Groupe Menissez has acquired Village Bakery, a UK-based premium private-label baked goods manufacturer, from Limerston Capital. The deal follows three years of growth under Limerston, during which Village Bakery opened a new 140,000 sq ft facility in Wrexham and grew to over 900 employees.

Rise Baking Company (Olympus Partners) Acquires Brill Inc.

August 13, 2021

Food & Beverage

Rise Baking Company, a platform backed by Olympus Partners, has acquired Brill Inc., a supplier of cakes, cookies, muffins, icings, glazes and toppings serving retail bakeries and foodservice operators across the United States. The deal is an add-on to Rise’s platform and expands its product portfolio and nationwide distribution footprint; the combined business will operate more than 15 facilities across North America. Baker & Baker Group is reported as the selling parent of Brill.

Biscuit International Acquires Continental Bakeries

October 22, 2021

Food & Beverage

Biscuit International, a Platinum Equity-backed European private‑label biscuit manufacturer, has agreed to acquire Continental Bakeries from its majority shareholder Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The deal brings Continental’s 13 production facilities and more than 2,300 employees into Biscuit International, strengthening the combined group's product portfolio and pan‑European footprint; completion was anticipated in H1 2022 subject to customary approvals.