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

B&G Foods Acquires Frozen Vegetable Manufacturing Operations of Growers Express

May 5, 2022

Food & Beverage

B&G Foods, Inc. acquired the frozen vegetable manufacturing operations of Growers Express, LLC, including inventory, equipment, a sublease for part of a Yuma, Arizona manufacturing facility and a lease for a warehouse in San Luis, Arizona. Approximately 155 employees will transfer to B&G Foods; the company also repurchased the master license agreement for certain Green Giant Fresh products. The transaction was funded with cash on hand and borrowings under B&G's existing credit facility; terms were not disclosed.

Chairmans Foods (Sequel Holdings) Acquires Mrs. Grissom's Salads

April 26, 2021

Food & Beverage

Chairmans Foods, a Sequel Holdings portfolio company, acquired Mrs. Grissom's Salads in April 2021 as an add-on to expand its refrigerated prepared foods and grab-and-go offerings. The acquisition brings Mrs. Grissom's pimento cheese spreads, dips and protein salads into Chairmans' retail and foodservice product set and strengthens relationships with retail deli/dairy departments.

Pete & Gerry's Organics Acquires Farmers Hen House

January 28, 2025

Food & Beverage

Pete & Gerry's Organics, LLC has acquired Kalona, Iowa-based Farmers Hen House, a supplier of Certified Humane organic, free-range and pasture-raised shell eggs. The acquisition adds over 90 partner family farms and a modern processing facility in Iowa, increasing Pete & Gerry's packing capacity and supporting growth across the Midwest and West; terms were not disclosed.

The Chefs' Warehouse Acquires Hardie's Fresh Foods and GreenLeaf Produce & Specialty Foods

May 1, 2023

Food & Beverage

The Chefs' Warehouse (NASDAQ: CHEF) has acquired Hardie's Fresh Foods and GreenLeaf Produce & Specialty Foods to expand its produce category and regional footprint, strengthening presence in Texas and Northern California. The transactions broaden The Chefs' Warehouse's specialty and produce offerings and support cross-selling and operational synergies across its existing distribution network.

Edible Garden (via 2900 Madison Ave Holdings) Acquires Greenleaf Growers

September 2, 2022

Agriculture

Edible Garden, Inc. (via its holding company 2900 Madison Ave Holdings, LLC) acquired Greenleaf Growers, Inc., a greenhouse and wholesale commercial grower in Grand Rapids, Michigan; the transaction closed on September 2, 2022. Edible Garden will operate the site as "Edible Garden Heartland," integrate its proprietary GreenThumb technology, retain substantially all staff and expand regional production to better serve Midwest retail customers.

Violet Foods (Amphora Equity Partners) Acquires Muir Glen Brand from General Mills

January 27, 2026

Food & Beverage

Violet Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Amphora Equity Partners, has acquired the Muir Glen brand of organic tomato products from General Mills. The acquisition, terms undisclosed, is an add-on that expands Violet Foods' tomato and sauce portfolio while allowing General Mills to divest a non-core brand and focus on faster-growing categories.