Old World Spices & Seasonings Acquires Head Country, Inc.

Woodland Gourmet Acquires International Spices

October 27, 2025

Food & Beverage

Woodland Gourmet has acquired International Spices, a developer of custom seasoning blends for snacks, proteins and prepared foods, to expand its custom seasoning and flavor development capabilities across foodservice, retail and industrial channels. The deal strengthens Woodland's product portfolio and manufacturing/commercialization resources; terms were not disclosed.

OWS Foods Acquires Lillie's Q Sauces & Rubs

December 2, 2024

Food & Beverage

OWS Foods, a manufacturer of Championship BBQ sauces and seasonings, has acquired Lillie's Q Sauces & Rubs, a premium barbecue CPG brand founded by Chef Charlie McKenna. The acquisition aims to accelerate Lillie’s Q's national expansion into conventional grocery, club and foodservice channels while leveraging OWS Foods' R&D and production capabilities.

The Kraft Heinz Company Acquires Majority Stake in Just Spices

April 26, 2023

Food & Beverage

The Kraft Heinz Company agreed to acquire an 85% stake in Germany-based Just Spices GmbH, with the remaining 15% retained by its three founders. The deal was designed to accelerate Kraft Heinz’s international “Taste Elevation” and strengthen its technology-enabled direct-to-consumer growth.

iSpice Foods Acquires Spice Chain Corporation from Frontenac

September 20, 2022

Food & Beverage

iSpice Foods, a privately held spice importer and processor based in Jackson, Alabama, has acquired Spice Chain Corporation, a New Jersey-based importer, processor and supplier of spices and seasonings. The seller was Frontenac, which had previously owned Spice Chain; financial terms were not disclosed and Boxwood Partners acted as sell-side advisor.

Olam Food Ingredients Acquires Olde Thompson from Kainos Capital

April 28, 2021

Food & Beverage

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.

Shore Capital Partners Recapitalizes Old World Spices and Seasonings

November 19, 2020

Food & Beverage

Shore Capital Partners completed a recapitalization of Old World Spices and Seasonings, a custom spice, seasoning and ingredient manufacturer based in Overland Park, Kansas. Shore will partner with management to invest in business development, R&D, sales and production infrastructure and pursue organic growth and inorganic consolidation through add-on acquisitions.