Nature's Touch Acquires Sunrise Growers (SunOpta) Frozen Fruit Operations

Investcorp Acquires Majority Stake in Sunrise Produce

October 4, 2022

Food & Beverage

Investcorp has acquired a majority stake in Sunrise Produce, a Southern California-based wholesale produce distributor headquartered in Fullerton, California. The investment will support Sunrise’s growth plans, enabling geographic expansion and potential add-on acquisitions while founder Paul Carone retires and CEO David Sapia remains a significant shareholder.

Refresco to Acquire SunOpta for $6.50 Per Share in Cash

February 6, 2026

IT Services

Refresco entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SunOpta in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.50 per share. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions including court and regulatory approvals and SunOpta shareholder approval.

Blue Road Capital Acquires NatureSweet from Silver Ventures

September 20, 2023

Agriculture

Blue Road Capital, an investment firm focused on vertically integrated food and agriculture businesses, has acquired NatureSweet (NS Brands, Ltd.), the largest vertically integrated greenhouse-grown produce company in North America, from Silver Ventures for an undisclosed sum. NatureSweet grows, harvests, and packages tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers across more than 1,400 acres and employs over 6,000 people, with products sold through major supermarkets across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Frutura Acquires Sun Belle and Giddings Fruit to Build Year‑Round Berry Platform

October 16, 2023

Agriculture

Frutura, a California-based global fruit sales and marketing platform, has acquired Chicago-based Sun Belle and Santiago-headquartered Giddings Fruit to accelerate its berry capabilities and establish a near 52-week supply of premium berries and cherries. Founders Janice Honigberg (Sun Belle) and Julio Giddings (Giddings Fruit) will remain in leadership roles and join Frutura's board to support integration and global expansion.

Sunrise Produce Acquires Moceri Produce

May 28, 2024

Food & Beverage

Sunrise Produce, an Investcorp-backed wholesale produce distributor, has acquired Moceri Produce, a family-owned specialty produce distributor based in San Diego. Moceri will continue to operate in San Diego under the Sunrise banner, with co-owners John and Dominic Moceri joining Sunrise's executive leadership; terms were not disclosed.

Green Boy Group Acquires Sweet Nature Inc.

January 22, 2020

Food & Beverage

Green Boy Group Inc. has acquired the business of Sweet Nature Inc., an importer and distributor of specialty non-GMO and organic syrups based in Ontario, California. The acquisition expands Green Boy’s value-added liquid sweetener ingredient offering and strengthens its footprint in the North American natural and organic food market.