World's Best Cheesecake

A manufacturer of cheesecakes, Key lime pies and other products; acquired by a competitor. The Tidewater Group represented the seller.

Smith & Wollensky (Grocery Products Div.)

The grocery products division of this “world class” group of steak houses marketed meat sauces and salad dressings to grocery and specialty food segments of the food industry. Bryant Processing Company entered into an asset agreement, whereby they acquired the existing assets and the right to license the brand name for existing and new products. The Tidewater Group represented the seller.

Private Harvest

A processor and distributor of specialty sauces, dressings, dips and marinades. The company is noted for high quality products, some of which are produced under the brand name of celebrity cooks, seen on television. The company was acquired by Jardine Foods Inc., a nationally known manufacturer of south-west style sauces. The Tidewater Group represented the seller.

Sweet Adelaide Enterprises (Paula’s)

A nationally known manufacturer of all natural and organic salad dressings, sauces and marinades located in California. The company was acquired by Golden Specialty Foods, a California company primarily known for its high quality private label products. GSF desired to enter the all natural and organic segments of the food industry because of its rapid growth. The Tidewater Group represented the seller.

House of Webster

A processor and distributor of preserves, pickled vegetables, and other products that are sold through its catalog, farmers markets, and wholesale channels. The company has an outstanding reputation for superior products and services. It was family owned for almost 70 years. The Tidewater Group represented the seller.

Hellas

An importer of Greek products and specialty items. Tidewater advised its owner in the transaction where the company was acquired by Krinos Foods International.

Gourmet America Inc.

A division of Hormel Foods, that specializes in products from Europe and Asia. Tidewater Group represented the acquirer, Source Atlantique Inc., a well-known importer of specialty foods.

Staunton Foods Inc.

This food service distributor is a major player in the central Virginia market. Staunton Food services restaurants, schools, institutions and camps in the area. Staunton was acquired by Clover Hill Foods, an established distributor from the Pittsburgh area. The Tidewater Group represented the seller.

Bob Cotton Gourmet Specialties

A well-established manufacturer of gourmet pies for the food service industry. The company focused on supplying products to restaurant chains, the U. S. Navy and other firms and organizations. The Tidewater Group represented the seller.

Plaza Sweets, Inc.

A manufacturer of upscale gourmet desserts for the food service industry. Tidewater Group represented the buyer, an investor-management group.