Mad Markets Acquires Timeless Seeds, Inc.

Ancient Harvest Acquires Pamela's

January 13, 2020

Food & Beverage

Ancient Harvest (part of Quinoa Corporation and backed by Encore Consumer Capital) has completed the acquisition of the Pamela's brand, joining two heritage gluten-free companies. The deal more than doubles the business under Quinoa Corporation's management, expands retail footprint and combines formulation expertise and supplier networks to drive new product development and manufacturing scale.

Sun Capital Affiliate Acquires Fresh Origins from LaSalle Capital

January 19, 2023

Food & Beverage

An affiliate of Sun Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Fresh Origins, a San Marcos, California–based grower and shipper of microgreens and edible flowers. LaSalle Capital, which owned Fresh Origins since ~2018, exited the business; terms were not disclosed and Fresh Origins' CEO Norma St. Amant will remain in place as Sun Capital pursues expanded foodservice and retail penetration and operational improvements.

Hudson Hill Capital Acquires Majority Stake in MarketTime

December 5, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Hudson Hill Capital has made a significant majority investment in MarketTime, a Dallas-based SaaS platform that automates wholesale retail commerce for brands, manufacturers, agencies, and retailers. The partnership will support product feature expansion (including payments capabilities) and go-to-market growth to accelerate customer adoption and GMV on the MarketTime platform.

MarketTime Acquires Brandwise

October 21, 2021

Cloud & SaaS

MarketTime, a Dallas-based provider of B2B omnichannel commerce solutions, has acquired Brandwise, a Denver-based provider of sales enablement tools for the gift and home industries. The deal combines the two companies' platforms and teams to create a larger omnichannel wholesale commerce provider, expanding MarketTime's capabilities and reach across retailers, brands, and sales agencies.

Once Again Acquires Big Tree Organic Farms

October 1, 2024

Food & Beverage

Once Again Nut Butter Collective has acquired Big Tree Organic Farms, a California-based almond manufacturer with a dedicated facility in Turlock. The purchase positions Once Again closer to almond supply in California's Central Valley, improves supply-chain efficiency, reduces cross-country shipping and carbon footprint, and expands Once Again's ingredient portfolio to include certified organic and non-GMO diced, sliced, slivered almonds and almond flour.

Saco Foods (Fengate / Weathervane Portfolio) Acquires Quinoa Corporation (Ancient Harvest & Pamela's)

August 22, 2024

Food & Beverage

Saco Foods, a portfolio company of Fengate Private Equity and Weathervane Investment Corp., has acquired Quinoa Corporation and its brands Ancient Harvest and Pamela's from Encore Consumer Capital. The deal adds leading gluten-free and plant-based brands to Saco's shelf-stable food portfolio to drive distribution expansion and organic growth; terms were not disclosed.