Vibrant Foods Acquires Fudco

Vibrant Foods (Exponent) Acquires Cofresh Snack Foods

June 30, 2020

Food & Beverage

Vibrant Foods, the UK ethnic foods platform backed by Exponent Private Equity, has acquired Cofresh Snack Foods (CSF), the owner of the Cofresh and Eat Real brands, for an undisclosed sum. The Patel family, selling shareholders, will reinvest as minority holders; the deal strengthens Vibrant Foods' portfolio across South Asian staples and fast-growing plant-based/free-from snacking to accelerate distribution and growth across the UK and Europe.

Vibrant Foods Acquires Everest Dairies

March 9, 2021

Food & Beverage

Vibrant Foods has completed the acquisition of Everest Dairies, a Leicester-based manufacturer of South Asian dairy products including paneer and natural yogurt. The deal is an add-on to Vibrant Foods' portfolio (which includes TRS, East End and Cofresh) and is intended to expand the group's chilled dairy capability and broaden distribution into both ethnic independent stores and mainstream grocery channels.

Exponent Private Equity Acquires TRS and East End Foods (Vibrant Foods Platform)

November 26, 2019

Food & Beverage

Exponent Private Equity has acquired UK ethnic-food producers and distributors TRS and East End Foods and will integrate them into a single group operating under the Vibrant Foods platform. The combined business — headquartered outside London and led by Rohit Samani (Chairman) and Umesh Parmar (CEO) — will have a combined turnover of approximately £300m and will continue to operate the TRS and East End brand names.

Exponent Acquires Gü from Noble Foods

May 17, 2021

Food & Beverage

Exponent has agreed to acquire premium chilled dessert brand Gü from Noble Foods for an undisclosed sum. Exponent plans to invest in capacity and international growth — building on Gü's leading UK position and expanding its presence in France, Germany and the US.

Exponent Acquires IFF's Flavour Specialty Ingredients (FSI) Business

August 2, 2023

Food & Beverage

Exponent Private Equity agreed to acquire the Flavour Specialty Ingredients division (FSI) from International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a UK‑headquartered supplier of natural and aroma chemical base aromas. The carve‑out includes four manufacturing and distribution facilities across the UK, US and China, serves ~970+ clients and generates over $100 million in revenue; Exponent will back FSI to grow organically and via acquisitions.

Natural Healthy Concepts Acquires Phat Fudge

November 18, 2024

Food & Beverage

Natural Healthy Concepts (a subsidiary of Renew Wellness Brands) has acquired Phat Fudge, a tahini-based, low-sugar spread founded by Mary Shenouda. The product will be made available nationwide through NHC.com and retail stores, expanding NHC's healthy snack and functional foods assortment.