Chicago Custom Foods

Chicago Custom Foods (“CCF”) is a leader in branded popcorn seasonings, a category it created in 2000 with the introduction of Kernel Season’s, now America’s No. 1 selling brand with more than 20 seasoning flavors. The Kernel Season’s brand also offers an assortment of additional flavor enhancement products, including popcorn oils and drizzles. CCF has expanded into new food categories recently with brands that include Tasty Shakes oatmeal mix-ins, Veggie Season’s vegetable seasonings, and Truffle Season’s premium truffle-flavored popcorn seasonings. CCF’s products are sold through more than 30,000 distribution points in the U.S. and internationally, including mass merchants, grocery stores and specialty retailers, as well as in movie theaters in 30 countries around the world. Its Kernel Season’s brand has enjoyed strong sales as popcorn and other snack foods continue to gain favor with consumers.

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Branded Ingredients

Situation

BlackArch was retained by Chicago Custom Foods and Highlander Partners to serve as the company’s exclusive financial advisor.

BlackArch’s Customized Solution

BlackArch leveraged its high-touch execution and deep food & beverage sector expertise to achieve a superior outcome for management and the shareholders.

Outcome

Chicago Custom Foods was acquired by Sauer Brands, a portfolio company of Falfurrias Capital Partners.

Industries:

Consumer Products & Services, Food & Beverage

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL

Transaction type:

Sellside Advisory