Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (“e2p”), a private equity firm focused on the food, beverage, and pet industries, announced today that its portfolio company Roskam Foods (“Roskam”) has acquired Kitchen Partners (the “Company”). Kitchen Partners is Roskam’s third acquisition under e2p’s ownership. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Founded in 1985, Kitchen Partners is a manufacturer of sauces, marinades, dips, soups, and related culinary solutions. The Company provides custom solutions to Canada’s largest restaurant chains and retailers and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam is a contract manufacturer that supports many of America’s most iconic food companies. Roskam is a large-scale, diversified operation with over two million square feet of manufacturing space across eight facilities, producing a diverse set of frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable food products.

Andre LeBaron, CEO of Roskam Foods, said, “Kitchen Partners represents an exciting strategic addition to the Roskam platform. The sauces, marinades, and dips categories benefit from powerful consumer tailwinds both inside foodservice and beyond, with a clear runway for continued growth. We look forward to working with the Kitchen Partners team and are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Erik Kahler, e2p Partner added, “Kitchen Partners is a strong strategic fit with our business transformation plan for Roskam. The compatible capabilities, complementary footprint, and enhanced foodservice exposure create a truly compelling combination.”

“From the outset of our partnership with Roskam, we saw a platform with the talent, technology, and customer relationships to support sustained growth,” said e2p Principal Kevin Henneck. “The addition of Kitchen Partners will help us continue to execute our growth strategy.”

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP acted as legal counsel to Roskam in the transaction.