J&J Snack Foods Acquires Thinsters

Hain Celestial Acquires ParmCrisps and Thinsters (That's How We Roll) from Clearlake

December 28, 2021

Food & Beverage

The Hain Celestial Group has acquired That's How We Roll (Proven Brands, Inc. and KTB Foods, Inc.), the owner of the ParmCrisps and Thinsters brands, from Clearlake Capital for approximately $259 million in cash. The target generated about $108 million of net sales for the 12 months ended September 30, 2021 and grew to over 250 employees under Clearlake's ownership; the deal deepens Hain's position in the better-for-you snacking category.

J&J Snack Foods Acquires Dippin' Dots for $222M

June 21, 2022

Food & Beverage

J&J Snack Foods Corp. agreed to acquire Dippin' Dots, L.L.C. (including the Doc Popcorn business) for $222 million, a transaction funded with cash and senior debt and expected to close in June 2022. The acquisition expands J&J's frozen novelty portfolio and production/distribution capacity, and closed on June 21, 2022.

JTM Foods Acquires Cookies-n-Milk (CnM)

February 2, 2023

Food & Beverage

JTM Foods, LLC (dba JJ’s Bakery) has acquired Cookies-n-Milk (CnM), a family‑owned producer of edible cookie dough bites, individually wrapped cookies and brownies, donut holes and ready‑to‑bake frozen cookie doughs. Cookies‑n‑Milk operates a production facility in McKinney, Texas, and JTM said the acquisition strengthens its sweet goods portfolio and will leverage JTM's operations and sales capabilities to expand the edible cookie dough category nationally.

Tenex Capital Management Acquires JTM Foods (JJ's Bakery)

May 26, 2021

Food & Beverage

Tenex Capital Management announced an investment to acquire JTM Foods (dba JJ's Bakery), the largest manufacturer of handheld snack pies in North America. The transaction (supported by debt financing from lenders including Audax Private Debt and Varagon Capital Partners) will partner Tenex's operational expertise with JTM's co-manufacturing, private-label and branded snack-pie business to expand capabilities and growth.

Second Nature Brands Acquires Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co.

September 27, 2023

Food & Beverage

Second Nature Brands, a Michigan-based snack platform, has agreed to acquire Sahale Snacks from The J.M. Smucker Co. for $34 million. The deal includes Sahale trademarks and a leased manufacturing facility in the Seattle area and will transition approximately 100 employees to Second Nature Brands; the acquisition is an add-on to Second Nature Brands' premium snack portfolio.

Second Nature Brands Acquires Voortman Brand from The J.M. Smucker Co.

October 22, 2024

Food & Beverage

Second Nature Brands (PE-backed by CapVest Partners) acquired the Voortman cookie brand from The J.M. Smucker Co. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $305 million (subject to working capital adjustments). The deal (which closed Dec. 2, 2024) includes all Voortman trademarks, a leased manufacturing facility in Burlington, Ontario, and the transition of about 300 employees; Second Nature says the acquisition expands its cookie portfolio and U.S./Canada growth opportunities.