Olam Food Ingredients Acquires Olde Thompson from Kainos Capital
April 28, 2021
Olam Food Ingredients, the ingredients arm of Olam International, agreed to acquire Olde Thompson, a leading North American private‑label spice and seasoning manufacturer headquartered in Oxnard, California, from Kainos Capital in a transaction valued at $950 million. The deal expands OFI’s spice and seasoning capabilities, adds bi‑coastal manufacturing footprint and strengthens traceability and sourcing for private‑label and foodservice customers; closing was expected in Q2 2021.
- Buyers
- Olam Food Ingredients (Olam International)
- Targets
- Olde Thompson
- Sellers
- Kainos Capital
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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