Paine Schwartz Partners Acquires Suja Life
July 13, 2021
Paine Schwartz Partners has acquired Suja Life (Suja Juice), the San Diego–based pioneer in organic, cold-pressed beverages, from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and co-investors. The transaction — terms not disclosed — follows a record year for Suja and is intended to support new product investment and expanded distribution.
- Buyers
- Paine Schwartz Partners
- Targets
- Suja Life (Suja Juice)
- Sellers
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Co-investors
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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