Amanda Steele

VCP I Inc (VCP) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Vestar Management Corp. II founded in 1988 by Norman W. Alpert, Daniel S. O’Connell and Robert L. Rosner. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Solo Cup Co. produced and marketed single-use products used to serve food and beverages. The company was founded in 1936 and was headquartered in Highland Park, IL.

Woodstream Europe Ltd. manufactures electric fencing products. It offers energisers, fence posts, insulators, fence kits, accessories, and high tensile. The company was founded by Les Dickinson in 1973 and is headquartered in Oakham, the United Kingdom.

Part of Woodstream Corp., Zareba Systems Europe Ltd. is a British company that manufactures electric fencing products. The company is based in Oakham, UK and was founded in 2004.

Big Heart Pet Brands, Inc. engages in the business of producing, distributing, and marketing branded and private label dry and wet pet food and pet snacks. Its products portfolio includes Meow Mix, Milk-Bone, Kibbles ‘n Bits, 9Lives, Natural Balance, Pup-Peroni, and Milo’s Kitchen. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Information Resources, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise market information solutions and services. Its solutions include market performance and strategy, consumer and shopper intelligence, analytics and in-market execution, media, and technology. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Hearthside Food Solutions LLC manufactures baked goods and snacks. It offers cookies, crackers, granolas and cereals products. The firm also offers processing, decorating, blending, and packaging services. The company was founded by Richard G. Scalise in 2009 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Deephaven Mortgage LLC provides residential mortgage services. It focuses on purchasing non-agency mortgage loans from mortgage origination companies. The company was founded by Matthew Nichols in 2012 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

BRIC Arts Media Bklyn, Inc. operates as an art organization. The non-profit company is based in Brooklyn, NY.

Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL

Natural Food Works LLC operates as a full-service operational partner for natural and organic food brands. The firm's services include Granola, Cereals and energy bars, hot filling bottling, high pressure processing and snacks and frozen food. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

The Yankee Candle Co., Inc. manufactures and retails scented candles. Its products include candles, wax melts, candle accessories, flameless fragrance, car and small spaces, gifts and gift cards, personalized candles and fragrances. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Deerfield, MA.

PetHonesty LLC is a company that offers all-natural supplements for dogs to improve their health and well-being. The company is based in Austin, TX. The company's supplements are of the best quality and are aimed at giving dogs a healthier and happier life. PetHonesty was founded in 2018 by Ben Arneberg and Camille Arneberg. Richard P. Greenberg has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Plum PBC distributes natural and organic foods for babies, toddlers and kids. Its products include infant cereal, just fruit, veggies, second blends, super puffs, little cremes, training meals, bistro bowls, fiddlesticks, teensy fruits, mish mash, yogurt dippers, crunch ola, grammy sammy, mashups, shredz, yo drops, fruit straws and slam dunx. The company was founded by Neil Grimmer and Sheryl O'Loughlin in 2007 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Nonni's Foods LLC manufactures and markets gourmet and snack foods. It provides Italian-style biscotti cookies and panetini toasts. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.

Clif Bar & Co. produces and markets candy and other confectionery products. It offers products through direct and online retailers in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The firm's products include energy & nutrition bars for women and kids, as well as sweet & salty mix bars. The company was founded in 1992 by Kathleen Crawford and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA

Rebbl, Inc. manufactures organic plant based beverages. It offers super herb elixirs, plant protein elixirs, gold label elixir, and sparkling tonics. The company was founded by Palo Hawken and David Batstone and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

One Step Closer Animal Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in New Jersey that focuses on rescuing dogs from kill shelters. The volunteers work tirelessly to save these dogs and provide them with a second chance at life. The organization offers adoption services for those looking to give a rescue dog a forever home, as well as surrender and trap-neuter-return programs.

Foodstirs, Inc. produces and sells cupcake, cake pop, brownie mix and other baking kits through online and stores. The company was founded by Gia Russo Levin, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Galit Hadari Laibow in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Garden Protein International, Inc. produces and markets plant based meat-like foods. The firm offers dairy and meat free products, including crispy chicken, crispy tenders, chicken strips, chicken filets, lime fingers, chicken sliders, and barbecue wings, veggie burger, beefless slider, breakfast patties, beefless burger, and meatless meatloaf products, and fishless filets. Its products are made from soy, wheat and pea proteins, vegetables, and ancient grains. The company was founded by Yves Potvin on January 1, 2003 and is headquartered in Richmond, Canada.

thinkThin LLC engages in the manufacture of health and diet food products. Its products include protein bites, protein and fiber hot oatmeal, high protein bars, protein and fiber bars, protein nut bars, fiber bars, and variety packs. The company was founded by Lizanne Falsetto in 1999 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Ly Brothers Corp. manufactures and distributes bakery products. Its products include madeleines, petite palmiers and petite brownie bites. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA.

Madison Dearborn Partners LLC (Madison Dearborn Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by John A. Canning Jr., Paul J. Finnegan, Samuel M. Mencoff, Robin P. Selati, James N. Perry Jr. and Timothy P. Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sunrise Medical (US) LLC develops, designs and manufactures homecare and extended care products. It offers manual and powered wheelchairs, pediatric wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, standard wheelchairs, and custom rehabilitation and sports products, as well as clothing and accessories. The firm also provides government relations and funding, training and educational, and product customization services. The company is headquartered in Fresno, CA.

Birds Eye Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes processed and frozen foods. It offers vegetable products under the brand names Birds Eye, Birds Eye Steamfresh, Birds Eye Voila!, Freshlike, C&W (California & Washington), and McKenzie's. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Cesare Fiorucci SpA produces cold cut meats. Its products include Mortadella's, dry sausages, dry hams, and roasted products. The company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in Pomezia, Italy.

National Mentor Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of health and personal care services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

MediMedia USA, Inc. provides healthcare, educational materials and services. It creates, publishes, distributes and syndicates on and off-line health information for consumers to make informed health decisions on behalf of various sponsors, including hospitals and physicians, payers and online media companies. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Yardley, PA.

The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc. provides health care services. The firm offers treatment for cancer, cardio vascular, neurosciences, orthopedic, arthritis, women's health and clinical services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.