Judith Johnston

Brynwood Partners Management LLC (Brynwood Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Hendrik J. Hartong. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Old Co. of Legume, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets premium vegetarian and soy products. It offers lightlife brand of vegetarian-based burgers, hot dogs, and other meatless frozen and refrigerated foods. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

Buitoni Food Co. is a company that was formed by Brynwood Partners VIII in July 2020 to acquire the North American Buitoni business from Nestlé USA, Inc. The company has its roots traced back to Italy in 1827 and was introduced in the US in 1941. The company is based in Stamford, CT, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Buitoni is a leading national brand in refrigerated pasta, sauces, and cheese categories, known for its great taste which comes from its simple and quality ingredients. Buitoni Foods manufactures its products from its Danville, VA facility and has approximately 525 employees. The company was founded in 1827 by Giuilia Buitoni, and the CEO is Graham Corneck.

Great Kitchens Food Co., Inc. provides private label take-and-bake pizza. The firm's pizzas and flatbreads are sold to grocery, club and mass retailers, as well as into foodservice outlets nationally. The company is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

Brynwood Partners VIII LP invests in lower middle market companies located in the US with enterprise value of $50 to $500 million, sales of $50 to $500 million and EBITDA of up to $100 million. The fund target companies operating in the field of consumer sector which includes, food and beverage Personal care Branded Private label Contract manufacturing. It provides financing for corporate divestitures, mundane or underperforming companies, good companies to build & upgrade, and underfinanced companies with an investment size up to $750 million of total enterprise value. It also acquires controlling interests and makes co-investments.

Star Brands North America, Inc. manufactures confectionery products. It provides chocolate confectionary products including DeMets Turtles, DeMets Flipz, DeMets Treasures and DeMets Stix. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. manufactures pizza and dressing products. Its products include frozen pizzas, salad dressing, sauces, marinades, condiments, and deli salads. The firm offers services to retail, corporate brands, and contract packing customers. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

Hometown Food Co. manufactures and sells shelf-stable baking products. The firm offers Hungry Jack, White Lily, Jim Dandy, Martha White, Pillsbury, Funfetti, and Hungry Jack. The company was founded in June 2018 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Josephs Gourmet Pasta Co. manufactures and markets pasta and sauce products. It is a culinary solutions company providing chains, independent restaurants, and other foodservice establishments with innovative products, new menu concepts, and profitable operational ideas. The company was founded by Joseph Faro Jr. in 1991 and is headquartered in Haverhill, MA.

Lincoln Snacks Co. produces and markets snack foods. It makes and distributes caramelized pre-popped popcorn under the brand names Poppycock, Fiddle Faddle, and Screaming Yellow Zonkers. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sunny Delight Beverages Co. produces and markets juice-based drinks in North America. It offers glucosamine and chondroitin dietary supplements, flavored waters, juices, fruit smoothies, and bottled beverages. The firm offers its products to consumers, retail customers, and foodservice/vending organizations. Its brands include SunnyD, Elations, Fruit2O, and Veryfine. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Harvest Hill Beverage Co. markets fruit juice products in single-serve and multi-serve formats to the retail and foodservice channels. It produce its products under the brand Juicy Juice, Dailys Cocktails, Little Hug FruitBarrels, Big Hug FruitBarrels, Guzzller and Big Burst. The company was founded in June 2014 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Sun Country Foods, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in manufacturing and marketing of Kretschmer wheat germ brand. It serves the food industry. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

West Madison Foods, Inc. operates grocery stores. The private company is based in DE. Thomas Lopez has been the CEO of the American company since 2023.