An affiliate of middle market private equity firm Peak Rock Capital (Peak Rock) has acquired Louisiana Fish Fry Products (Louisiana Fish Fry), a manufacturer and supplier of branded, Louisiana-inspired food products.
Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Company provides a broad array of Louisiana-inspired food products, including spices & seasonings, seafood boils, breadings & batters, sauces & marinades, and rice mixes. The Company serves leading grocery and mass market retailers as well as foodservice customers nationwide. Founded by the Pizzolato family more than 30 years ago, Louisiana Fish Fry has earned an exceptional reputation for great tasting, authentic products, and outstanding customer service.
Robert Strauss, Managing Director of Peak Rock Capital, says: “Our investment in the Louisiana Fish Fry platform highlights Peak Rock’s continued commitment to investing in food businesses that are leaders in their categories and are well-positioned for further revenue growth. We look forward to working with the company’s management team to enhance the business and build on the great legacy that the Pizzolato family has created over the past three plus decades.”
Anthony DiSimone, Chief Executive Officer of Peak Rock Capital, adds: “This transaction reinforces Peak Rock’s deep experience investing in founder and family-owned businesses and highlights our continued interest in attractive investments in the food and beverage industry. We continue to seek additional food and consumer platforms to invest in as well as complementary add-on acquisitions for Louisiana Fish Fry of other branded specialty food companies.”
