Food and Beverage Ingredients: Premium, Natural, and Clean Label in High Demand

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The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Acquired by PNC Riverarch Capital

5973 The Perfect Puree of Napa Valley NT

Mergers & Acquisitions

Patriot Pickle Acquired by H.I.G. Capital

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J&K Ingredients Acquired by SK Capital 

6082 J&K Ingredients NT

BIX Produce Acquired by FreshPoint

5960 Bix Produce (Project Fresca) NT

Denali Ingredients

United States

5633 Denali Ingredients (Project Alaska) NT

FreshEdge

5649 FreshEdge (Project Fairway) NT

Harris Williams advised Water Lilies Food, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity Partners, on its sale to Blue Point Capital Partners. Water Lilies is a manufacturer of frozen Asian appetizers for private label, co-manufacturing, and foodservice customers.

Water Lilies Food

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Harris Williams advised Mercer Foods, a portfolio company of Graham Partners, on its sale to Entrepreneurial Equity Partners and Mubadala Capital. Mercer Foods is a leading provider of freeze dried fruits and vegetables.

Mercer Foods

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Harris Williams advised Indulge Desserts, a portfolio company of AUA Private Equity, on its sale to Emmi Group. Indulge Desserts is a manufacturer of premium gourmet desserts, offering a full line of American and international, all-natural products to foodservice and retail markets across the U.S. Emmi is a major Swiss milk processor with global operations that include bakery products.

Indulge Desserts

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Produce and Fresh Food Distribution: How Leaders Are Tipping the Scale

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