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

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Across the food and beverage industry, ingredient companies that provide premium, natural, and clean-label products are experiencing substantial growth.

Food & Bev Ingredients: Premium, Natural & Clean Label in Demand 

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The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley Acquired by PNC Riverarch Capital

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Patriot Pickle Acquired by H.I.G. Capital

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J&K Ingredients Acquired by SK Capital 

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BIX Produce Acquired by FreshPoint

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Denali Ingredients

United States

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FreshEdge

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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 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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