Portfolio

Get a taste of our holdings.

We’re proud to partner with our portfolio companies to produce beloved food and beverages that nourish and bring people together.

20 + yrs
Investment
track record
21  / 10
Investments / #
of platforms
$ 1.7 B
Assets under
management
$ 635 M+
Co-investment generated

*Assets under Management and Co-investment generated as of December 31, 2023. Please see the investment disclosures included in the Disclaimers, Terms and Conditions.

Bil-Jac Foods

Bil-Jac Foods

Bil-Jac has been a trusted name in pet nutrition for over 75 years, specializing in the production of premium dog food and treats. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and a proprietary manufacturing process, Bil-Jac delivers exceptional nutrition to dogs of all breeds and ages and has a storied history of innovation with a loyal customer following. The Company produces a wide variety of dog food and treats, including dry kibble for all life stages, soft and chewy treats for training and rewarding, wet food recipes like chicken and beef stews, frozen dog food, and specialized diets for dogs with unique nutritional needs. Bil-Jac’s products stand apart by utilizing a proprietary small-batch, gentle cooking process that locks in nutrients and flavor while ensuring optimal digestibility. The Company operates out of two facilities located in Berlin, Maryland as well as Medina, Ohio.

e2p invested in Bil-Jac in January 2025. Ron Coughlin serves as Executive Chairman, bringing decades of leadership and industry experience to the Company. Formerly CEO of Petco, Coughlin is recognized for driving growth and innovation in the pet nutrition sector.

Ray Kelly, whose father founded the Company in 1947, also joined Bil-Jac’s Board of Directors.

Acquired

January 2025

Headquarters

Medina, OH

Executive Chairman

Ron Coughlin

Website

www.bil-jac.com

Charcuterie Artisans

Charcuterie Artisans

Charcuterie Artisans proudly encompasses Daniele International and Creminelli Fine Meats, both acquired by e2p between 2019 and 2020. Together, they collectively produce quality and specialty Italian delicacies and meats.

Daniele International serves global club, mass, and grocery customers under the Daniele and Del Duca brands, while Creminelli Fine Meats caters to high-end grocers. e2p partners with Charcuterie Artisans to boost sales, introduce new products, expand reach, enhance production, and pursue strategic acquisitions.

Acquired

September 2019

Headquarters

Mapleville, RI

CEO

Tim Shanley

Website

charcuterie.com

Furlani Foods

Furlani Foods

For nearly 30 years, Furlani has had a rich heritage of making frozen specialty garlic breads for distribution to North America’s leading retailers and foodservice operators. The Company offers consistent, homemade-tasting products across a diverse offering, including garlic Texas toast, garlic bread, cheese bread, breadsticks, and garlic knots.

e2p invested in Furlani Foods in May 2023 alongside the Kawaja Family. Garlic-based frozen specialty breads is a solid, growing category, and we believe Furlani holds a strong, reputable position in the space.

 

Acquired

May 2023

Headquarters

Mississauga, ON, Canada

CEO

Jonathan Kawaja

Gardian Holdings

Gardian Holdings

Gardian Holdings (“Gardian”) is a newly formed holding company that provides patented cargo securement products through its Ty-Gard® and Shock-Gard® brands. Ty-Gard® is a flexible restraint system developed to prevent damage for multimodal transit as one of the only brand-approved systems to secure cargo across rail, ocean, and over-the-road trucking applications. Shock-Gard® is a sustainable, fiber reinforced, RFID-enabled, expandable foamcore panel used to absorb shock and prevent damage within railcars and intermodal containers. Products are leveraged by a wide range of end-markets, including food & beverage, consumer products, automotive, chemical, home improvement, and national retailers.

e2p invested in Gardian in April 2024 alongside Somera Private Equity (“Somera”) and the business’ existing owner, Matthew Bullock. e2p and Somera will work with the Gardian team to bring innovative cargo securement technologies to customers focused on optimizing their logistics, expand into adjacent end-markets, and continue the outstanding product and service quality the Company has achieved to-date.

Acquired

April 2024

Headquarters

Bensalem, TX

CEO

Matthew Bullock

MBC Companies

MBC Companies

MBC Companies is an industry-leading frozen breakfast platform producing French toast sticks and bites, waffles, pancakes, and breakfast sandwiches.

 e2p invested in MBC in July 2023 alongside its existing management team. Through our investment and partnership, MBC’s world-class operations and production facilities have the capability to support the fastest growing categories in frozen breakfast through automation and innovation.

Acquired

July 2023

Headquarters

McDonald, TN

CEO

Jeff Ahlers

Roskam Foods

Roskam Foods

Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that produces a diverse range of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. The company is an experienced manufacturer with a 100-year legacy of supporting many of America’s most iconic food brands and companies.

Recognized as an industry leader in food safety, they handle allergens such as peanuts and tree nuts, as well as special product types, including gluten-free and non-GMO, all in a safe and controlled environment.

The Partners at e2p have known the Roskam family for over 20 years, acquiring Roskam Foods in 2022. e2p will work with the Roskam team to drive growth through strategic initiatives and expand the company’s capabilities and geographic reach with transformative acquisitions.

Acquired

November 2021

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, MI

CEO

Miguel Moreno

Website

roskamfoods.com

Salm Partners

Salm Partners

Salm Partners is an experienced and well-known contract manufacturer of fully cooked sausages and premium hot dogs in the United States. Founded in 2004, Salm utilizes a differentiated co-extrusion, cook-in-package manufacturing process. This process produces better tasting, clean label products with extended shelf lives and a lower cost relative to other conventional methods. The products are sold to a blue-chip customer base that includes leading national brands.

In November 2020, e2p joined forces with the Salm family, with whom the Partners at e2p have a 15-year history. Together, they aim to boost sales, expand into additional protein categories, and execute strategic acquisitions, all while serving both current and new customers.

Acquired

November 2020

Headquarters

Denmark, WI

Realized

December 2023

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery (“SLFB”) is a leading provider of frozen baked goods, including pies, cakes, and specialty breads and desserts, sold in foodservice and retail channels. In 2018, e2p and Kohlberg & Co acquired SLFB in a carve-out transaction, appointing Craig Bahner, former President of Kellogg's US Morning Foods Division, as CEO.

e2p has worked closely with the Sara Lee Frozen Bakery team to leverage their iconic reputation and brand recognition, fostering new customer relationships, expanding distribution, and introducing innovative products to market.

Acquired

December 2018

Headquarters

Oakbrook Terrace, IL

CEO

Craig Bahner

Thrive Freeze Dry

Thrive Freeze Dry

Mercer Foods is a provider of natural freeze-dried fruits and vegetables. The company’s clean-label offerings have broad applications across the food service, CPG, and retail channels. Thrive Freeze Dry is a manufacturer of freeze-dried proteins, pet treats, probiotics, enzymes, and prepared meals. The combination of the two businesses creates an experienced and established North American market contender in freeze-dried products.

e2p invested in Mercer and Thrive Freeze Dry in December 2021 alongside Mubadala Capital Private Equity. e2p and Mubadala are working with the Mercer and Thrive teams to introduce dynamic new offerings, expand sales of existing products, leverage complementary expertise to improve capabilities, and complete add-on acquisitions.

Acquired

December 2021

Headquarters

American Fork, UT

CEO

Steve Palmer

World Food Holdings

World Food Holdings

World Food Holdings is a provider of authentic Mediterranean protein, bakery, and sauce products sold through Kronos Food Corp. 

In February 2020 e2p acquired Grecian Delight Foods, which merged with Kronos to form World Food Holdings in April 2020. e2p is working with the World Foods team to introduce dynamic new offerings, expand sales of existing products, leverage complementary strengths and expertise to improve capabilities, and complete add-on acquisitions.

Acquired

February 2020

Headquarters

Elk Grove Village, IL

CEO

Peter Parthenis Jr.

Website

gdkfoods.com

Ya YA Foods

Ya YA Foods

Ya YA Foods is a skilled North American co-packer for aseptic food and beverages, such as plant-based drinks, high-protein beverages, dairy products, broths, fruit juices, and sports drinks. They take pride in their ability to meet the stringent food safety and product quality requirements of its blue-chip customers and for its innovative approach and capabilities.

e2p invested in Ya YA Foods in February 2021 alongside the Abbas Al-Ali family. e2p is working with the Ya YA Foods team to capitalize on increasing demand, invest in new capacity and capabilities, and complete strategic acquisitions.

Acquired

February 2021

Headquarters

Toronto, ON, Canada

CEO

Yahya Abbas