Consumer Products Acquisitions in Florida
Florida Consumer Products Deals to Watch
Florida-based consumer products M&A activity spans categories from event and tabletop rentals to sports equipment, apparel, supplements, and home furnishings. Across 2018–2026, the transactions show recurring interest in expanding product portfolios, scaling distribution channels, and integrating established brands into larger platforms.
Several deals are driven by strategic brand and manufacturing capabilities. For example, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. agreed to acquire the Touchland brand (with a closing price plus earn-out tied to 2025 net sales), while Piping Rock Health Products, LLC (affiliate) acquired Clorox’s Better Health VMS business, including brands such as Natural Vitality, NeoCell, Rainbow Light, and RenewLife.
Other transactions reflect growth through capability add-ons and geographic expansion within the state. Rawlings Sporting Goods acquired Tanner Tees to deepen its diamond sports training equipment lineup, and Ashley Home (Ashley Global Retail) acquired Resident Home, extending Ashley’s reach in mattress brands such as Nectar and DreamCloud.
What Stands Out
- Brand and category expansion is a common theme, with buyers using acquisitions to broaden portfolios across supplements, home furnishings, and consumer wellness.
- Distribution and channel scale show up repeatedly—examples include Rawlings Sporting Goods expanding access to Tanner Tees through global channels, and Fifty 1 Labs, Inc. seeking to scale Drago Knives distribution.
- Strategic portfolio actions also appear, such as The Clorox Company divesting its Better Health VMS business to reduce volatility and improve margins.
- Florida clustering: multiple targets are described as Florida-based (e.g., Miami, South Florida, Sunrise, St. Petersburg, Sarasota), reinforcing a local base of operating businesses.
| Buyer | Deal type signal | Example target |
|---|---|---|
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | Brand acquisition with earn-out | Touchland |
| Piping Rock Health Products (affiliate) | Category buy of established brands + facilities | Better Health VMS |
| Rawlings Sporting Goods | Product-line expansion for training equipment | Tanner Tees |
| Ashley Home (Ashley Global Retail) | Mattress sector expansion | Resident Home |
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March 18, 2026
- Buyer
- Nuage Designs
- Target
- Treasury Rentals
- Seller
- Emily Waters
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nuage Designs, a Miami-based event rental company, announced it has acquired Treasury Rentals, a South Florida tabletop rental provider. The acquisition expands Nuage into full-service tabletop for events by integrating Treasury Rentals’ inventory into its collection effective immediately.
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January 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Zinzino AB (publ.)
- Target
- It Works!, It Works! Marketing International UC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Zinzino AB (publ.) has merged U.S.-based direct sales company It Works! into its group in an all-share transaction, acquiring operational assets of It Works!' U.S. business and 100% of the shares in It Works! Marketing International UC. The fixed purchase price was USD 30 million paid by issuance of Zinzino B-shares, with up to an estimated additional USD 4 million payable in shares based on future sales; Zinzino expects the combination to add more than USD 60 million of revenue in 2026.
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September 3, 2025
- Buyer
- Rawlings Sporting Goods
- Target
- Tanner Tees
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rawlings Sporting Goods has acquired Tanner Tees, a Sarasota-based maker of premium batting tees founded by Joe Tanner. The acquisition expands Rawlings' product portfolio into diamond sports training equipment and brings Tanner Tees' industry-standard batting tees to Rawlings' global distribution channels.
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MarcyPen and Brand Velocity Group Acquire Majority Stake in The GLD Shop from H.I.G. Growth PartnersJuly 7, 2025
- Buyer
- MarcyPen Capital Partners, Brand Velocity Group
- Target
- The GLD Shop
- Seller
- H.I.G. Growth Partners (H.I.G. Capital)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MarcyPen Capital Partners, together with Brand Velocity Group, acquired a majority stake in The GLD Shop from H.I.G. Growth Partners, with H.I.G. retaining a minority interest to support ongoing growth. The deal positions GLD to accelerate brand and marketing efforts under new ownership while continuing to leverage H.I.G.'s prior investment and operational improvements.
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- Buyer
- Palm Beach Capital, G-Bar Ventures, NMP Capital
- Target
- Growve
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Growve, a St. Petersburg-based health and wellness company specializing in vitamins, supplements and active nutrition, has secured a majority equity investment led by Palm Beach Capital with participation from G-Bar Ventures and NMP Capital. The transaction also includes new debt financing from TCW Private Credit and NMP Capital to support Growve's growth, manufacturing and multi-channel expansion.
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- Buyer
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
- Target
- Touchland brand
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Touchland brand for $700 million at closing, plus an earn-out of up to $180 million tied to Touchland’s 2025 net sales. The all-in purchase price is up to $880 million and is expected to close in the second quarter, subject to customary conditions.
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April 3, 2025
- Buyer
- D.K. Smith & Co., DKS Capital Partners
- Target
- PLANET (PLANET by Lauren G)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
D.K. Smith & Co., the middle-market private equity division of DKS Capital Partners, has completed a control acquisition of PLANET by Lauren G, a luxury fashion designer, manufacturer and retailer based in Sunrise, Florida. Founder Lauren Grossman will remain as CEO and Chief Design Officer and join the board; D.K. Smith & Co. intends to expand PLANET's digital footprint and pursue strategic growth opportunities. Terms were not disclosed.
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September 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Piping Rock Health Products, LLC (affiliate)
- Target
- Better Health Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business (includes Natural Vitality, NeoCell, Rainbow Light, RenewLife)
- Seller
- The Clorox Company
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
An affiliate of Piping Rock Health Products, LLC completed the acquisition of The Clorox Company’s Better Health Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business. The divested assets include the Natural Vitality, NeoCell, Rainbow Light and RenewLife brands, related trademarks and licenses, and manufacturing and distribution facilities in Sunrise, Florida; Clorox said the sale is part of portfolio optimization to reduce volatility and improve margins.
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August 21, 2024
- Buyer
- Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT Group), Vapor Merger Sub Inc.
- Target
- Vector Group Ltd.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT Group) agreed to acquire Vector Group Ltd. in an all-cash tender offer and second-step merger at $15.00 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $2.4 billion. The acquisition completed on October 7, 2024, after the tender offer and statutory merger, and Vector Group became a wholly owned subsidiary of JT Group.
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June 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Fifty 1 Labs, Inc.
- Target
- Drago Knives, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fifty 1 Labs, Inc. (OTC: CAFI) has acquired Drago Knives, LLC, a Florida-based maker of patent-pending throwing knives founded by Dragan Zivotic. The deal expands Fifty 1 Labs’ product portfolio into sports and outdoor equipment and aims to scale Drago Knives’ distribution through the acquirer’s resources and channels.
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- Buyer
- Ashley Home (Ashley Global Retail)
- Target
- Resident Home
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ashley Home, an affiliate of Ashley Global Retail, has acquired Resident Home, the owner of mattress brands including Nectar, DreamCloud, Awara and Siena. The Resident co-founders Eric Hutchinson and Ran Reske will remain in their roles; the deal is intended to expand Ashley's presence in the mattress sector and broaden Resident's home furnishings assortment and global footprint.
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January 16, 2024
- Buyer
- CID Capital
- Target
- Kind Water Systems
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Indianapolis-based private equity firm CID Capital has acquired Kind Water Systems, a Daytona Beach-based provider of whole-home water filtration and water softening systems. CID plans to grow Kind Water as a platform investment from its CID Capital Opportunity Fund III and has installed Tony Friesl as CEO to lead expansion initiatives.
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January 9, 2024
- Buyer
- The Legacy Companies
- Target
- Team International Group of America, Inc. d/b/a Kalorik
- Seller
- Team International Group of America, Inc. d/b/a Kalorik
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
The Legacy Companies has acquired the electric countertop appliance product line and the non-electric kitchen smallwares and utensils product line of Team International Group of America, Inc. d/b/a Kalorik in an asset purchase. The acquisition broadens Legacy’s portfolio in the countertop appliance market, adding Kalorik’s touchscreen-enabled appliances and providing cross-selling and account-expansion opportunities; terms were not disclosed.
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December 21, 2023
- Buyer
- Rapala VMC Corporation
- Target
- DQC International, 13 Fishing
- Seller
- James Coble
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rapala VMC Corporation purchased the remaining 40% stake in DQC International, the owner of the 13 Fishing rod and reel brand, from James Coble, bringing the brand fully into Rapala's ownership. Rapala said it will consolidate 13 Fishing into Rapala USA to strengthen its position in the U.S. rod and reel market and leverage its global manufacturing, purchasing and distribution capabilities.
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December 19, 2023
- Buyer
- VPR Brands LP
- Target
- CARTDUB
- Seller
- Cliff Thomason
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
VPR Brands LP acquired the assets of CARTDUB, including its trademark, patent-pending technology, and website, to incorporate CARTDUB's oil-recovery tools into VPR’s portfolio of vaping and cannabis accessories. The acquisition is intended to expand VPR Brands' product capabilities and bring CARTDUB's U.S.-made recovery tools to a wider market; CARTDUB was founded in 2021 by Cliff Thomason, who is named as the inventor and seller.
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August 7, 2023
- Buyer
- Garmin Ltd.
- Target
- JL Audio
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Garmin Ltd. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of premium audio solutions. The acquisition (expected to close by end of 2023) will add JL Audio's audio engineering and product capabilities to Garmin's portfolio to enable premium audio integration across Garmin's marine, automotive, powersports, home and RV product lines.
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June 20, 2023
- Buyer
- Essex Partners, LLC, SkinGenuity, LLC
- Target
- SkinGenuity product line (from SkinGen, USA)
- Seller
- SkinGen, USA
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Essex Partners, an independent sponsor affiliate of Essex Capital Group, formed SkinGenuity, LLC to acquire the SkinGenuity line of skincare products from SkinGen, USA. The product line uses bio‑engineered growth factors and DNA repair enzymes for vaginal regeneration, hair rejuvenation and other skincare applications; Essex intends to commercialize and expand distribution domestically and internationally.
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November 14, 2022
- Buyer
- Gauge Capital
- Target
- RIP-IT
- Seller
- RIP-IT founders and management team
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Gauge Capital has partnered with the founders and management team of RIP-IT in a recapitalization to support the athletic equipment and footwear brand's next phase of growth. The investment will help RIP-IT expand marketing reach and continue developing female-focused sports products across its RIP-IT, Ringor, and Defender brands.
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September 7, 2022
- Buyer
- Antelope, Alpine Investors
- Target
- Ark Naturals Company
- Seller
- Azalea Capital
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Antelope, the consumer pet platform backed by Alpine Investors, has acquired Ark Naturals, a U.S.-based natural pet health and wellness brand. Ark Naturals will continue to operate under its brand with Michael Stoeckle remaining CEO; the deal was an add-on to Antelope's portfolio (Antelope is Alpine's pet platform) and Azalea Capital was the seller.
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August 23, 2022
- Buyer
- Avista Capital Partners
- Target
- WellSpring Consumer Healthcare
- Seller
- Audax Private Equity
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Avista Capital Partners completed the acquisition of WellSpring Consumer Healthcare from Audax Private Equity. WellSpring, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, is a developer and marketer of over-the-counter and personal care brands (including Bactine, Bonine, Emetrol and Glaxal Base); Avista plans to support growth through product innovation, distribution expansion and strategic acquisitions.
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August 9, 2022
- Buyer
- OneWater Marine Inc.
- Target
- Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
OneWater Marine Inc. completed the acquisition of Ocean Bio-Chem, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of appearance, cleaning, and maintenance products sold under brands such as Star brite. The deal strengthens OneWater's parts and accessories business and supports its strategy to expand market share and diversify revenue streams in the marine parts and accessories market.
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May 19, 2022
- Buyer
- CALIDA GROUP (Calida Holding AG)
- Target
- Cosabella
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The CALIDA GROUP has acquired American premium lingerie and loungewear brand Cosabella, purchasing 100% of the company for a total package of USD 80 million including earn-out. The deal strengthens CALIDA's core underwear portfolio, provides a US hub for launching its CALIDA and AUBADE brands, and leverages Cosabella's strong DTC/e-commerce business (online share >50%) and ~50 employees to drive growth in the US and Europe.
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April 6, 2022
- Buyer
- Aqua-Leisure Recreation, LLC, Blackford Capital
- Target
- INYO Pool Products, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Aqua-Leisure Recreation, a Blackford Capital-backed platform, has acquired Longwood, Florida-based INYO Pool Products as its second add-on since Blackford’s investment. The deal expands Aqua-Leisure’s direct-to-consumer pool repair and maintenance product lineup, enhances omni-channel distribution and cross-selling opportunities, and keeps INYO’s leadership in place while leveraging Aqua-Leisure’s sourcing and operational capabilities.
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February 28, 2022
- Buyer
- Flora Growth Corp.
- Target
- JustCBD (Just Brands LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Flora Growth Corp. acquired 100% of the equity interests in Just Brands LLC and High Roller Private Label LLC (owners of the JustCBD brand) for $16.0 million in cash plus 9.5 million Flora common shares. The acquisition adds a Fort Lauderdale manufacturing and distribution operation, a DTC business with ~300,000 customers and wholesale placement in over 14,000 stores, and is intended to accelerate Flora's U.S. CPG growth and distribution synergies.
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- Buyer
- Kent Outdoors, Seawall Capital
- Target
- BOTE
- Seller
- Prairie Capital VI
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Kent Outdoors, the Seawall Capital-backed outdoor platform (formerly Kent Watersports), acquired BOTE from Prairie Capital VI as an add-on to expand its portfolio of outdoor consumer brands. The deal, announced alongside Kent's rebrand and the acquisition of Kona Bicycles, follows Prairie Capital's multi-year partnership that helped BOTE grow significantly during its hold period.
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January 13, 2022
- Buyer
- Corona Industrial
- Target
- Blackwood Industries
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Corona Industrial, the Colombian manufacturer behind the Vajillas Corona tableware brand, acquired Florida-based Blackwood Industries to expand and strengthen its tableware distribution network to foodservice customers in the United States. The deal brings Blackwood’s ~20 years of foodservice distribution experience into Corona’s US expansion strategy to better serve restaurants, hotels and other institutional customers.
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October 8, 2021
- Buyer
- Build A Head LLC, James Green, Chad Turner, Tyler Turner
- Target
- Gift Wrap My Face
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Build A Head, LLC acquired the assets of Gift Wrap My Face on October 8, 2021; the Floridian title was transferred in equal parts to partners James Green, Chad Turner and Tyler Turner. Gift Wrap My Face makes customized "selfie" and "smart" wrapping paper and will join Build A Head's portfolio of personalized-product brands focused on celebratory and novelty items.
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October 5, 2021
- Buyer
- MarineMax, Inc.
- Target
- Intrepid Powerboats
- Seller
- David Gillikin
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MarineMax, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intrepid Powerboats, a manufacturer of customized powerboats. MarineMax expects the acquisition to close before December 31, 2021 and anticipates it will be accretive in its first full twelve-month period.
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September 20, 2021
- Buyer
- Nexus Capital Management LP, Meaningful Partners LLC
- Target
- Sugarbear Vitamin Care
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Sugarbear Vitamin Care, a Fort Lauderdale-based vegan beauty and wellness brand known for its gummy hair vitamins, received a strategic growth investment from an investor group led by Nexus Capital Management LP and Meaningful Partners LLC. The capital will support product-line expansion (beyond gummies) and accelerate domestic and international growth while the investors bring operational and consumer-focused experience to scale the business.
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September 2, 2021
- Buyer
- West Lane Capital Partners LLC, J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Private Equity Group
- Target
- International Hair and Beauty Systems LLC (d/b/a Simply Organic Beauty)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
West Lane Capital Partners, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Private Equity Group, has acquired a majority interest in International Hair and Beauty Systems LLC d/b/a Simply Organic Beauty in a majority recapitalization. Founder Scott Mitchell remains a significant shareholder and will continue as CEO; the investment will support Simply Organic's growth and expansion of its professional-focused organic beauty platform and P2C referral network.
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- Buyer
- WM Partners, HPH II Investments Master Fund, LP, Balance Point Capital
- Target
- Raw Sugar, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
WM Partners, via its HPH II fund, completed a majority recapitalization investment in Raw Sugar, LLC and entered into a partnership with founders Ronnie Shugar and Donda Mullis; terms were not disclosed. Balance Point Capital provided debt financing to support WM Partners' majority recapitalization. Raw Sugar is a Sarasota, Florida–based natural personal care brand founded in 2014.
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August 23, 2021
- Buyer
- Health & Happiness (H&H) Group International Holdings Ltd.
- Target
- Zesty Paws
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Health & Happiness (H&H) Group International Holdings Ltd. has entered into an agreement to acquire Zesty Paws, the leading U.S. multi-condition pet supplement brand. The full (100%) acquisition will expand H&H's portfolio by creating a Pet Nutrition & Care division and allow Zesty Paws to leverage H&H's global resources while operating independently.
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- Buyer
- Palm Beach Capital
- Target
- Growve
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Palm Beach Capital has made a minority growth equity investment in Growve, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based brand aggregator and operator of natural wellness, body care, supplement and consumer product brands. The capital and strategic partnership will support Growve’s organic growth and M&A strategy to scale its portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Nexus Capital Management LP
- Target
- Sky Organics
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Nexus Capital Management LP completed a strategic growth investment in Sky Organics, a family-owned natural and certified organic personal care brand. Nexus said it will increase marketing investments and support the company's growth and distribution expansion for its clean-beauty product lines.
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- Buyer
- PureK Holdings Corp.
- Target
- Nirvana Group, LLC (BudaPets)
- Seller
- Current members of Nirvana Group, LLC
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
PureK Holdings Corp. has closed its acquisition of all outstanding membership interests of Nirvana Group, LLC, the Florida-based owner/developer of the BudaPets all‑natural CBD pet wellness brand. PureK issued USD $1.5 million in unsecured convertible debentures as consideration and structured earn-outs (up to USD $1.5 million payable in common shares) tied to 2021–2022 sales milestones; the deal strengthens PureK's pet care product portfolio alongside its PureKana and No B.S. brands.
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April 27, 2021
- Buyer
- Trivest Partners, Trivest Growth Investment Fund II
- Target
- REDCON1
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Trivest Partners (via Trivest Growth Investment Fund II) completed a growth capital investment in REDCON1 to support the sports nutrition brand's product innovation and expanded distribution worldwide. REDCON1, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, sells supplements and apparel direct-to-consumer and through major retailers and military exchanges.
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April 21, 2021
- Buyer
- Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- For Life Products, LLC (Rejuvenate)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. agreed to acquire For Life Products, LLC (the Rejuvenate brand) for approximately $300 million, subject to customary adjustments. The purchase gives Spectrum an immediate leadership position in the household cleaning, maintenance and restoration category, enabling supply-chain, manufacturing and revenue synergies; the transaction was expected to close in the first half of 2021.
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August 13, 2020
- Buyer
- Manna Pro Products
- Target
- Doggie Dailies
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
St. Louis-based Manna Pro Products has acquired Doggie Dailies, a family-owned online brand of premium dog supplements and wellness products. The acquisition, by Manna Pro (which is PE-backed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners), expands the company’s companion-pet portfolio and strengthens its e-commerce presence in pet wellness.
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April 30, 2020
- Buyer
- Swabbies Tech, Inc.
- Target
- Better Family, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Swabbies Tech, Inc., a Florida-based maker of Swabbies diaper cream applicators, has acquired Better Family, Inc., the Florida company that owns the patents for The Beebo, a one-handed baby bottle holder featured on Shark Tank. The acquisition brings founders Martin and Sarah Hill onto the Swabbies Tech board and aims to cross-brand and expand retail distribution across the U.S. and Canada.
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March 4, 2020
- Buyer
- H&C Animal Health
- Target
- Angels' Eyes
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
H&C Animal Health has acquired Angels' Eyes, a leading brand of tear-stain remedies for pets, in a strategic move to expand its animal eye care product portfolio. The acquisition, announced at Global Pet Expo in Orlando, will keep Angels' Eyes employees in their Fort Lauderdale office while H&C integrates the brand into its retail and marketing channels to drive growth.
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February 10, 2020
- Buyer
- Safilo Group
- Target
- Privé Revaux
- Seller
- TSG Consumer Partners
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Safilo Group has acquired a 61.34% equity interest in Miami-based Privé Revaux (Prive Goods, LLC) for USD 67.5 million, in a simultaneous signing and closing. The deal sees private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners exit its stake; founder David Schottenstein retains ~15.5% and Privé Revaux will continue to operate from its Miami headquarters as Safilo aims to expand its brand portfolio, direct-to-consumer capabilities and global reach.
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- Buyer
- Bookend Capital Partners
- Target
- Luxury Brand Partners
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Bookend Capital Partners has made a $50 million minority growth investment in Luxury Brand Partners (LBP), the brand incubator behind R+Co, IGK, Becca and others. The capital will support LBP's expansion plans and new brand launches while Bookend's founder Alexander Panos joins LBP's board.
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- Buyer
- Better Choice Company, Inc.
- Target
- Halo, Purely for Pets
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Better Choice Company, Inc. (BTTR) has completed its acquisition of Halo, Purely for Pets, adding the 30-year premium holistic pet food brand to its animal health and wellness portfolio. The Company also closed $28 million of senior secured financing as part of the transaction; total consideration for Halo was approximately $46.9 million (cash, junior notes and equity), and Halo’s CEO Werner von Pein and CSO Rob Sauermann will remain to run the business.
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October 15, 2019
- Buyer
- Exactus, Inc.
- Target
- LeVor Collection
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Exactus, Inc. has acquired LeVor Collection, a South Florida-based luxury cosmetics brand focused on CBD-infused skincare and beauty products. The acquisition expands Exactus's brand portfolio and provides a direct distribution channel into the cosmetics/personal-care market through an all-virtual, e-commerce-ready brand produced in cGMP facilities.
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October 10, 2019
- Buyer
- Canavation Product Group
- Target
- Teewinot Life Sciences (consumer product division)
- Seller
- Teewinot Life Sciences
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Canavation Product Group, a newly formed Delaware company led by Bill Barlow, has acquired the consumer products division of Teewinot Life Sciences. The deal includes a Teewinot-issued patent covering conversion of hemp-derived CBD into rare cannabinoids (including Δ8THC and Δ9THC) and a strategic supply agreement giving Canavation access to select rare cannabinoids produced via Teewinot's CannSynthesis platform; terms were not disclosed.
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September 13, 2019
- Buyer
- Centre Lane Partners (affiliate)
- Target
- Hollander Sleep Products, LLC
- Seller
- Hollander Sleep Products, LLC and its affiliates (debtor / seller)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
An entity affiliated with Centre Lane Partners completed the acquisition of certain assets of Hollander Sleep Products, LLC out of Chapter 11 and recapitalized the business. Hollander, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a leading North American designer and manufacturer of pillows, comforters, mattress pads and other bedding products and will operate as a revitalized platform under Centre Lane's ownership.
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April 2, 2019
- Buyer
- McCarthy Capital
- Target
- Corkcicle
- Seller
- Founding management of Corkcicle (Ben Hewitt, Eric Miller, Stephen Bruner, Blake Thomas)
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
McCarthy Capital has made a substantial minority growth investment in Corkcicle to help accelerate the consumer brand’s expansion of product lines, distribution channels and market presence. Corkcicle’s founding management retains majority ownership while the partnership will support talent hiring, infrastructure and brand strategy to sustain its rapid growth.
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- Buyer
- The Legacy Companies
- Target
- Avanti Products, LLC
- Seller
- Gen Cap America, Inc.
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Gen Cap America has sold Avanti Products, LLC to The Legacy Companies; terms were not disclosed. Avanti is a designer and distributor of compact consumer appliances, and the acquisition expands The Legacy Companies' portfolio of appliance and foodservice brands following Gen Cap's ownership since 2012.
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October 29, 2018
- Buyer
- Traub Capital Partners
- Target
- Signature Brands, LLC
- Seller
- The Hero Group
- Industry
- Consumer Products
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Swiss consumer goods company The Hero Group has sold its U.S. decoration business, Signature Brands, to investors Traub Capital. The divestment allows Hero to focus on core categories such as baby food and healthy snacks; financial terms were not disclosed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are repeatedly active in Florida consumer products acquisitions?
Recurring buyer names on the page include The Legacy Companies, Palm Beach Capital, Nexus Capital Management LP, Trivest Growth Investment Fund II, Trivest Partners, Meaningful Partners LLC, Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc., and Zinzino AB (publ.).
What deal themes show up most often in Florida consumer products?
Common themes include adding new brands or product lines, integrating inventory or capabilities for broader offerings, and expanding distribution channels. Some deals also reflect portfolio optimization (e.g., divestitures to refocus on core businesses).
Are there acquisitions that involve supplements and vitamins?
Yes. An affiliate of Piping Rock Health Products, LLC acquired Clorox’s Better Health Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business, including Natural Vitality, NeoCell, Rainbow Light, and RenewLife brands, along with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Sunrise, Florida.
Do the acquisitions include deals beyond U.S. buyers in Florida?
Yes. Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT Group) acquired Vector Group Ltd. through a cash tender offer and related merger structure, expanding its U.S. presence in the combustibles market via a Florida-based acquisition context.