12.21.04
United Natural Foods, Inc announced today the acquisition of Select Nutrition Distributors, Inc; terms were not disclosed. TFP advised United Natural Foods in the transaction.
Strategic Addition Bolsters Company's Position in the Health & Beauty Aids and Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements Markets

06.17.04
Albertsons to Exit Omaha and Grand Island Markets
Albertson's, Inc. announced today that it is continuing its process to exit markets where it is not #1 or #2 or sees no near term path to get to a leadership position.

06.14.04
Excess Space Retail Services, Inc. and The Food Partners retained by Winn-Dixie to dispose of 130 supermarket leases
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., one of the country's largest food retailers, has retained Excess Space Retail Services, Inc., the leading specialist in real estate disposition and lease restructuring for retailers nationwide, and The Food Partners, LLC of Washington, D.C., an investment bank specializing in providing financial and strategic advisory services to the food industry, to team with The Blackstone Group of New York to dispose of 130 supermarket leases to supermarket or non-supermarket users.

08.26.03
C&S Wholesale Grocers Closes Fleming Acquisition and Begins Service to Fleming Customers in California and Hawaii
C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. and certain of its affiliates today announced that their acquisition of the assets of the wholesale business of Fleming Companies, Inc. closed.

03.02.03
The Food Partners Enables Wine Industry Leader to Bring Vintner "Dream Team" to Washington State
Investment banking firm served as Long Shadows Vintner's strategic and financial advisor in the transaction.

12.12.02
The Food Partners Assists Andronico’s in Refinancing Debt
Andronico’s President and CEO credits investment banking firm’s relationships with industry’s leading funding sources and understanding of financing structures as key in its refinancing.

10.11.02
The Food Partners Assists Blooming Prairie in Sale to United Natural Foods
Investment banking firm’s efforts help Blooming Prairie, the nation’s most profitable cooperative natural food wholesaler, negotiate sale to United Natural Foods, the county’s largest natural food wholesaler.

09.26.02
The Food Partners Helps J.R. Wood Obtain Revolving Credit Line
Investment banking firm’s efforts assist leading integrated frozen fruit processor in obtaining financing for the growth it sees in core businesses.

07.01.02
The Food Partners Assists Alex Lee in Private Placement of Debt Capital
CEO says Investment banking firm’s understanding of financing structures helped create a transaction that fit company’s current needs, while providing for future growth.

05.31.02
The Food Partners Assists Tidyman's in Refinancing Debt
Tidyman's CEO credits investment banking firm's understanding of industry's funding sources and financing structures as key in its ability to access new growth capital.

04.23.02
The Food Partners Assists Ramey's in the Acquisition of Eight Albertson's Stores
Investment banking firm's strategic and financial advisory services essential in helping the privately held, family-operated grocery retailer consolidate its existing markets and expand into new markets, says CEO.

03.06.02
The Food Partners Assists Food Markets Northwest in Refinancing
Investment banking firm’s efforts to secure new lender and additional access to capital helps position Food Markets Northwest for future growth says company’s CEO.

01.18.02
The Food Partners Advisors In Brown & Cole Recapitalization
Brown & Cole's Craig Cole says investment banking firm's knowledge and relationships within the food and banking industry were key in company's successful recapitalization.

10.16.01
The Food Partners Plays Key Role in Associated Grocers' Recapitalization
Investment banking firm helped AG board evaluate business and consider strategic alternatives culminating in the cooperative's recently funded recapitalization plan.

10.01.01
The Food Partners Aligns with Other Leading Food Industry Advisory Firms
Investment banking firm partners with other leading advisory firms to the food industry in order to offer expert resources clients can utilize in their quest to stay competitive.

08.24.01
The Food Partners Advises Harp's Food Stores in ESOP Sale
TFP announced today that it advised Arkansas-based Harp's Food Stores, Inc. in connection with the company's recent ESOP sale to its employees.

07.30.01
The Food Partners Urges Strategic Cooperation for Washington Apple Industry
Industry losses mount in the face of fragmentation, over capacity, declining capital investment and weak barriers to entry in world markets

06.29.01
The Food Partners Advises Fleming in Successful Bid to Acquire Furr's
"Investment banking firm instrumental in helping Fleming mount successful bid to acquire ailing firm's assets," says Fleming's Hildreth.

02.18.00
The Food Partners Formed to Focus Exclusively on Food Chain
Former KPMG Retail Ventures group members establish only national investment banking firm to focus exclusively on entire food chain.