M&A Deal Summary

West Madison Foods Acquires Marie s

On July 20, 2023, West Madison Foods acquired food company Marie s from Ventura Foods

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is West Madison Foods’ 2nd transaction in the Food sector.
  • This is West Madison Foods’ 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is West Madison Foods’ 2nd transaction in California.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2023-07-20
Target Marie s
Sector Food
Buyer(s) West Madison Foods
Sellers(s) Ventura Foods
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Marie s

Brea, California, United States
Marie's is specialized in the production and distribution of premium salad dressings, dips, and spreads. It sells blue cheese, caesar, ranch, and coleslaw salad dressings. Marie's is based in Brea, California.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

West Madison Foods

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Category Company
Founded 2023
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

West Madison Foods is a manufacturer and marketer of gourmet salad dressings, dairy dips and spreads to the retail channel under the Marie’s® and Dean’s Dips® brands. West Madison Foods was formed in 2023 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Food) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-20 Dean s Dip

Brea, California, United States

Dean's Dip is a provider of gourmet dips and spreads. It caters to the diverse snacking and entertaining needs of consumers nationwide. The company is known for its French onion, ranch, and guacamole dips, among others. Dean's Dip is based in Brea, California.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Ventura Foods

Brea, California, United States
Category Company
Founded 1867
Sector Food
DESCRIPTION

Ventura Foods LLC is a producer of custom and proprietary dressings, sauces, mayonnaises, oils and other flavorings.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Food) 2 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (California) 2 of 2
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2023) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-07-20 Dean s Dip

Brea, California, United States

Dean's Dip is a provider of gourmet dips and spreads. It caters to the diverse snacking and entertaining needs of consumers nationwide. The company is known for its French onion, ranch, and guacamole dips, among others. Dean's Dip is based in Brea, California.

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