Ilene Bergenfeld

Brynwood Partners Management LLC (Brynwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Hendrik J. Hartong. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Buitoni Food Co. is a company that was formed by Brynwood Partners VIII in July 2020 to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc. The company has its roots traced back to Italy in 1827 and was introduced in the US in 1941. The company is based in Stamford, CT, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Buitoni is a leading national brand in refrigerated pasta, sauces, and cheese categories, known for its great taste which comes from its simple and quality ingredients. Buitoni Foods manufactures its products from its Danville, VA facility and has approximately 525 employees. The company was founded in 1827 by Giuilia Buitoni, and the CEO is Graham Corneck.

Josephs Gourmet Pasta Co. manufactures and markets pasta and sauce products. It is a culinary solutions company providing chains, independent restaurants, and other foodservice establishments with innovative products, new menu concepts, and profitable operational ideas. The company was founded by Joseph Faro Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in Haverhill, MA.

West Madison Foods, Inc. operates grocery stores. The private company is based in DE. Thomas Lopez has been the CEO of the American company since 2023.

Carolina Beverage Group LLC manufactures and distributes craft beers and related products. It also offers high-speed can filling, batching, tunnel pasteurization, flash pasteurization, hot fill (cans only) and laboratory technologies. The company was founded by J. Michael Smith and John Stritch in 1997 and is headquartered in Mooresville, NC.

Great Kitchens Food Co., Inc. provides private label take-and-bake pizza. The firm's pizzas and flatbreads are sold to grocery, club and mass retailers, as well as into foodservice outlets nationally. The company is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

Brynwood Partners VIII LP invests in lower middle market companies located in the US with enterprise value of $50 to $500 million, sales of $50 to $500 million and EBITDA of up to $100 million. The fund target companies operating in the field of consumer sector which includes, food and beverage Personal care Branded Private label Contract manufacturing. It provides financing for corporate divestitures, mundane or underperforming companies, good companies to build & upgrade, and underfinanced companies with an investment size up to $750 million of total enterprise value. It also acquires controlling interests and makes co-investments.

Hometown Food Co. manufactures and sells shelf-stable baking products. The firm offers Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White, Pillsbury, Funfetti, and Hungry Jack. The company was founded in June 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. produces and markets juice-based drinks in North America. It offers glucosamine and chondroitin dietary supplements, flavored waters, juices, fruit smoothies, and bottled beverages. The firm offers its products to consumers, retail customers, and foodservice/vending organizations. Its brands include SunnyD, Elations, Fruit2O, and Veryfine. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Veryfine Products, Inc. produces fruit drinks. Its products include bottled fruit flavors, fruit juices, fruit cocktail, fruit punch, and nectars. The firm also makes juice with added vitamins and herbs such as ginseng, guarana, and taurine. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

Part of CalAmp Corp., Planet Technology Solutions, Inc. develops software solutions and applications. The company is based in Parsippany, NJ. The company was founded by Ronnie Wee. Planet Technology Solutions was acquired by Vytek Wireless, Inc. on September 05, 2001.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Legends Hospitality LLC operates as an experiences company which specializes in providing holistic solutions for sports and entertainment organizations and venues. Its divisions include global planning, global sales, global partnerships, hospitality, global merchandise, global technology solutions, global attractions, and Legends international. The company was founded by Jerry Jones Jr. and George Steinbrenner in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vitamin Shoppe Industries, Inc. distributes vitamins, nutritional supplements and mineral products. It offers nutritional supplements, herbs, sports nutrition formulas, homeopathic remedies and health, and beauty aids. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in North Bergen, NJ.

Armor Metal Group Mason, Inc. manufactures industrial and commercial products. It provides contract manufacturing for industrial original equipment manufacturer's, which includes dampers, expansion joints, shipping containers, conveyors, waste treatment and specialty machinery. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

Emigrant Capital Corp (Emigrant Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Emigrant Savings Bank founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in New York.

HRB Winddown, Inc. operates as a personal care consumer products company. It offers a portfolio of brands serving primarily North American personal cleansing and hair care markets including Zest, White Rain, Alberto VO5, Coast, LA Looks, Zero Frizz, Rave, Salon Grafix and Thicker Fuller Hair. The firm operates through its offices located in Stamford, CT, Buena Park, CA, Slough, UK and Shenzhen, China. The company was founded on November 23, 2010 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Kozy Shack Enterprises LLC manufactures and distributes rice puddings, desserts, and pies. The company offers products through retail stores, supermarkets and natural food stores. It was founded in 1967 and is located in Hicksville, NY.

Unilever Canada, Inc. manufactures and markets consumer products such as food and home, and personal care. Its brands include Vim, Snuggle, Sunlight, Lipton, Imperial, Knorr, Sunsilk, Dove and Axe. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Star Brands North America, Inc. manufactures confectionery products. It provides chocolate confectionary products including DeMets Turtles, DeMets Flipz, DeMets Treasures and DeMets Stix. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Five Star Airport Alliance, Inc. designs, manufactures, installs and maintains airline baggage handling systems. It specializes in sortation and in-line explosive detection screening system integration solutions. The firm's baggage handling and sorting system products include flat plate, slope plate, oversized bag slide, power face diverter, pusher, super pusher, ticket counter, scale and induction conveyor, retractable dispatch unit and transport conveyor. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Lincoln Snacks Co. produces and markets snack foods. It makes and distributes caramelized pre-popped popcorn under the brand names Poppycock, Fiddle Faddle, and Screaming Yellow Zonkers. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. manufactures pizza and dressing products. Its products include frozen pizzas, salad dressing, sauces, marinades, condiments, and deli salads. The firm offers services to retail, corporate brands, and contract packing customers. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

Pearson Candy Co. manufactures candy and other confectionery products. It offers Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Pearson's Mint Patties, Pearson's Nut Goodies, and Pearson's Bun. The firm markets its products through retailers in the United States, as well as online. The company was founded by P. Edward Pearson in 1909 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Sun Country Foods, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in manufacturing and marketing of Kretschmer wheat germ brand. It serves the food industry. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.