Graham Partners Becomes Majority Investor in Woodland Foods

Woodland Foods Acquires Idan Foods

May 2, 2024

Food & Beverage

Woodland Foods, a Waukegan, Illinois-based provider of plant-based specialty ingredients and a portfolio company of Graham Partners, has acquired Idan Foods, a Hawthorne, New Jersey-based manufacturer of breadings, batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings. The acquisition is a strategic add-on to Woodland’s platform intended to expand its finished-product offerings, R&D and manufacturing capabilities, and customer reach across foodservice and industrial channels; The DAK Group served as advisor to Idan Foods' owners.

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.

Graham Partners Acquires Commercial Bakeries Corporation

September 27, 2023

Food & Beverage

Graham Partners, a Philadelphia-based private equity firm, has acquired Commercial Bakeries Corporation, a Toronto-headquartered producer of private-label and co-manufactured cookies. The acquisition, sourced through Graham's Investment Theme Program, positions the firm to expand in private-label bakery manufacturing and supports a founder succession/exit from the company's former family owners.

Woodland Gourmet Acquires Sevillo Fine Foods

March 12, 2025

Food & Beverage

Woodland Gourmet, a Graham Partners portfolio company, has acquired Sevillo Fine Foods, a Salt Lake City-based maker of chef-inspired ready-to-eat frozen ingredients. Barings led incremental financing to support the add-on acquisition, which expands Woodland's product portfolio and value‑add capabilities across foodservice, retail, and industrial channels.

Inverness Graham Majority Recapitalizes Treat Planet

January 25, 2023

Food & Beverage

Philadelphia-based buyout firm Inverness Graham completed a majority recapitalization of Treat Planet, a St. Louis–based maker and seller of premium U.S.-sourced pet treats and chews. The investment will partner with Treat Planet's management to accelerate growth, expand capabilities and broaden distribution across North America; terms were not disclosed.

PACT Capital Partners Makes Minority Balance-Sheet Investment in Graham Partners

July 1, 2025

Financial Services

PACT Capital Partners completed a passive, non-voting minority balance-sheet investment in Graham Partners to provide long-term capital and enable broader team ownership participation. The investment will fund Graham’s organizational initiatives, including formation of Centers of Excellence and an internal Management Committee, while Graham’s day-to-day operations remain unchanged.