Co-Manufacturing & Private Label: Premium Foods Spark Growth

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This article shares what’s driving investor interest in private label products and co-manufacturers across the food and beverage space.

Patriot Pickle Acquired by H.I.G. Capital

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United States

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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 the Armstrong Group on its acquisition of the Ziegenfelder Company. The Ziegenfelder Company is a private, family-owned frozen novelty manufacturer that produces water iced novelty products primarily under the Budget Saver Twin Pops brand.

Ziegenfelder Company

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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 C&eacute;r&eacute;lia, a portfolio company of Ardian, on its acquisition of U.S. Waffle Company. U.S. Waffle Company is a leading provider of premium waffles and pancakes for retail and foodservice end markets.

U.S. Waffle Company

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A leading private label and contract manufacturing partner in the sauce, dressing and condiment categories 
 
 A portfolio company of Encore Consumer Capital 
 
 Has been acquired by Stir Foods, Orange, California 
 
 A portfolio company of Wind Point Partners

Van Law Food Products

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