H.I.G. Capital Acquires Lipari Foods with Lipari Family and Management

January 10, 2019 H.I.G. Capital

“Lipari is an impressive platform that has grown significantly over the years by expanding upon its midwestern roots,” added Justin Reyna, Managing Director at H.I.G. “We are very excited to partner with the Lipari management team, who has a proven track record of profitable growth. ”

VanKampen’s Greenhouses sold to The Cassidy Group

January 8, 2019 CBC News

After 60 years of business in Charlottetown, VanKampen’s Greenhouses — an institution on the Island — has been sold to The Cassidy Group.

PPC Flexible Packaging Announces Acquisition of Temkin International

January 8, 2019 PPC Flexible Packaging

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC, a leading provider of custom flexible packaging for specialty food and healthcare markets, today announced the acquisition of Payson, Utah–based Temkin International.

Middleby Acquires EVO America

January 8, 2019 Middleby Corporation

Middleby Corporation announced the acquisition of EVO America, Inc., a leading design and manufacturer of ventless cooking equipment for the commercial foodservice industry. The company is based near Portland, Oregon and has approximately $8 million in annual revenues.

HKW buys Fruit and Vegetable Distributor Fresh Direct Produce

Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”), a private equity firm focused on partnering with talented management teams to build world-class companies, announces the acquisition of Fresh Direct Produce, LLC (“Fresh Direct Produce”). Fresh Direct Produce is a distributor of fresh, ethnic, tropical, organic, and specialty produce.