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Lolli & Pops Acquires Hammond's Candies

November 18, 2024

Food & Beverage

Lolli & Pops, a portfolio company of TerraMar Capital, has acquired Hammond's Candies, the century-old US confectioner. The deal — funded by a new revolving credit facility from PNC Bank, a term loan from Advantage Capital Management and additional investment from TerraMar — will allow Lolli & Pops to integrate Hammond's artisanal product lines across its stores and online platform to drive growth.

Barcel USA (Grupo Bimbo) Acquires Popcornopolis from NexPhase Capital

October 29, 2021

Food & Beverage

Barcel USA, the U.S. snack division of Grupo Bimbo, has acquired Popcornopolis LLC from private equity firm NexPhase Capital. Terms were not disclosed; Popcornopolis — a gourmet, ready-to-eat popcorn manufacturer and DTC brand — will join Barcel USA's snack portfolio following NexPhase's 2019 investment and recent retail and e-commerce growth.

NexPhase Capital Invests in Popcornopolis

November 13, 2019

Food & Beverage

NexPhase Capital has announced an investment in Popcornopolis, a Vernon, California-based manufacturer of premium ready-to-eat popcorn. Terms were not disclosed; NexPhase partners with the founders and will place Jamie Kaufman on the board while Doug Corbett will serve as Executive Chairman to help scale the CPG brand and expand distribution.

Providence Equity Partners Makes Minority Investment in Populous Holdings

October 17, 2023

Engineering Services

Providence Equity Partners has made a strategic minority investment in Populous Holdings, a global architectural and design firm specializing in sports and entertainment venues. The capital will support Populous’ continued growth, expansion of service offerings and geographic reach while existing leadership, including Founder and Global Chair Earl Santee, remains in place.

Parkland Corporation Acquires M&M Food Market

January 18, 2022

Food & Beverage

Parkland Corporation has agreed to acquire M&M Food Market from Searchlight Capital Partners for approximately $322 million, strengthening Parkland’s proprietary food offering and expanding its convenience retail food capabilities. The deal includes more than 300 standalone stores, over 2,000 M&M Express locations and a loyalty program of ~2 million members; it is expected to close in Q1 2022 subject to customary approvals.

Ferrara Candy Company to Acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company

October 18, 2023

Food & Beverage

Ferrara Candy Company, through its lead holding company CTH Invest, has agreed to acquire Jelly Belly Candy Company. The deal (terms undisclosed) will bring nearly 800 Jelly Belly employees and facilities in California, Illinois, and Thailand into Ferrara's portfolio; the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2023.