Private Label Food: Water Lilies and the Opportunity in International Frozen Foods

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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

United States

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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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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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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A leading provider of on-trend, value-added specialty protein, bakery and sauce products 
 
 A portfolio company of Grey Mountain Partners 
 
 Has been acquired by Entrepreneurial Equity Partners

Kronos Foods

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