Patriot Pickle, a Wayne, N.J., fresh pickle processor and distributor to restaurant chains, supermarkets and delis, announced the acquisition of First Place Foods — a Garland, Texas, company that produces fresh pickles, fermented pickles, relish and other pickled vegetables primarily for the foodservice and institutional channels.
The acquisition of First Place Foods offers geographic expansion for Patriot Pickle, a company release said, and is an attempt to address perceived growth as consumers look for healthier snacks. Patriot Pickle is part of the portfolio of private-equity firm Swander Pace Capital, and according to the release, this is the second acquisition for Patriot Pickle. The company acquired the pickle business from Farm Ridge Foods in April 2022.
