M&A Deal Summary

Food Collective Acquires Callaway Consumer Products

On October 26, 2009, Food Collective acquired food company Callaway Consumer Products from Sea Change Management

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Food Collective’s 1st transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is Food Collective’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Food Collective’s 1st transaction in Arizona.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2009-10-26
Target Callaway Consumer Products
Sector Food
Buyer(s) Food Collective
Sellers(s) Sea Change Management
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Callaway Consumer Products

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Callaway Consumer Products, LLC is the parent company of Organic Bistro Whole Life Meals, a line of nutritiously rich, gourmet frozen meals. Certified organic, each meal is designed to maximize its ingredient mix for lean protein, fiber, omega-3s and complex carbohydrates to provide a balanced, whole meal. Callaway?s support for organic agriculture is complemented by its strong commitment to sustainable seafood.

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Buyer

Food Collective

Irvine, California, United States
Category Company
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Food Collective Inc. produces and sells frozen products. It offers GardenSteak and vegetarian chicken, and a line of frozen meals featuring Helen’s tofu steaks, including Mexican cheese enchiladas, Indian curry, Thai yellow curry, and an Italian Farfalle with basil pesto; entrees, meat alternatives, burritos, bowls, and melts; and breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Food) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2009) 1 of 1

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Sea Change Management

San Francisco, California, United States
Category Private Equity Firm
Founded 2005
Size Small
Type Sector Focused
DESCRIPTION

The Sea Change Investment Fund is a private investment vehicle that targets investments in seafood companies. The fund's purpose is to promote healthy marine ecosystems. The Fund was formed in 2005 and is managed by Sea Change Management based in San Francisco, California.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 2
Sector (Food) 1 of 2
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (Arizona) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2009) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-08-15 Wild Planet Entertainment

San Francisco, California, United States

Wild Planet Foods, Inc. sells seafood products from environmentally-preferable fisheries. The company?s line of premium-quality canned albacore tuna, salmon and shrimp products are delicious, low in mercury, and excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Its fish are primarily caught in the coastal waters of Northern California, Oregon and Washington by local U.S. fishermen.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-09-07 Look s Gourmet Food Company

East Machias, Maine, United States

Look's Gourmet Food Company, Inc. (dba Bar Harbor Foods) is a producer of seafood products like chowders, bisques, and sauces.

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