SK Capital Partners (“SK Capital”), a New York-based private investment firm focused on the specialty ingredients, material sciences and life sciences sectors, today announced that its affiliates have completed the acquisition of Brothers International Food Holdings (“Brothers” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of natural fruit ingredients and products for the food and beverage industry, from Benford Capital Partners.
SK Capital has taken a controlling stake in Brothers in partnership alongside founder Travis Betters, who will continue to serve as President and CEO and retain significant ownership in the Company. Mr. Betters founded Brothers in 2001, and together with a strong management team, has built the Company into a scaled, full-service provider of hard-to-source natural fruit ingredients and products, connecting a global network of growers, processors and manufacturers across all food and beverage channels.
Headquartered in Rochester, New York, Brothers specializes in supplying tropical and exotic fruit concentrates and purees from more than thirty countries of origin. The Company serves as a key link in the global fruit ingredient supply chain, providing integrated sourcing, distribution, and value-added development solutions. Brothers partners closely with customers to navigate the inherent complexity of fruit ingredients, including perishability, regulatory compliance, seasonality, and the need for consistent quality. In addition, Brothers offers better-for-you freeze-dried snacks through its subsidiary Brothers All Natural, with a growing portfolio of private label and branded products serving leading retailers.
Jack Norris, a Managing Director of SK Capital, stated, “We are highly impressed with the platform Travis and his team have built and are excited to support the Company’s next phase of growth. Brothers plays a critical role in the fruit ingredient supply chain, delivering integrated, end-to-end solutions spanning global sourcing, logistics, quality assurance, distribution, and value-added product development expertise. The Company is well-positioned to continue expanding its capabilities, benefiting from strong, long-term demand for natural and clean label ingredients.”
Mr. Betters added, “SK Capital’s deep experience in food ingredients and strong track record of partnering with management teams make them an ideal partner for Brothers. We look forward to building on our established foundation and executing on our shared vision for growth. Since our founding, our mission has been to be the fruit ingredient partner of choice to the industry. We are proud to deliver reliable, high-quality ingredients that help customers simplify complex global supply chains, and we are excited to further strengthen our position as a trusted partner to both customers and suppliers.”
Rob Abrams, a Principal at SK Capital, added, “Brothers has established itself as a leading platform in the global fruit ingredients market, with a strong track record of growth that includes three acquisitions over the past four years. We look forward to supporting the Company’s continued expansion, both organically and through strategic add-on acquisitions.”
Alantra served as financial advisor and King & Spalding acted as legal counsel to SK Capital. Committed debt financing was provided by Bain Capital. Harris Williams and DLA Piper acted as financial advisor and legal counsel, respectively, to Brothers International.
About Brothers International:
Brothers International, headquartered in Rochester, New York, is a leading global provider of natural fruit ingredients and products for the food and beverage industry. The Company specializes in supplying tropical and exotic fruit concentrates and purees from more than thirty countries of origin. The Company serves as a key link in the global fruit ingredient supply chain, providing integrated sourcing, distribution, and value-added development solutions. Brothers partners closely with customers to navigate the inherent complexity of fruit ingredients, including perishability, regulatory compliance, seasonality, and the need for consistent quality. In addition, Brothers offers better-for-you freeze-dried snacks through its subsidiary Brothers All Natural, with a growing portfolio of private label and branded products serving leading retailers. For more information, please visit www.brothersinternational.com.
About SK Capital:
SK Capital is a transformational private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the material sciences, specialty ingredients, and life sciences sectors. The firm seeks to build resilient, sustainable, and growing businesses that create substantial long-term value. SK Capital aims to utilize its industry, operating, and investment experience to identify opportunities to transform businesses into higher performing organizations with improved strategic positioning, growth, and profitability, as well as lower operating risk. SK Capital manages funds with over $8.5 billion in aggregate commitments. For more information, please visit www.skcapitalpartners.com.
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