SAN FRANCISCO–San Francisco, California – Encore Consumer Capital (“Encore”), a private equity firm that invests exclusively in leading consumer products companies, is pleased to announce that in conjunction with management, it has completed the acquisition of VanLaw Food Products, Inc. (“Van Law”).
Van Law, based in Fullerton, CA, is a leading private label and contract manufacturer of liquid food products including salad dressings, sauces, marinades, syrups, beverage bases, and flavorings. The company, which also manufactures numerous organic, and gluten free products, utilizes its comprehensive R&D capabilities to offer customized packaging, formulation, and label solutions for its customers.
Scott Sellers, Managing Director at Encore Consumer Capital, said, “We are incredibly excited to partner with the Van Law team and continue to support the company during its next phase of growth. We feel their breadth of manufacturing capabilities and customer-centric solutions position the company as a leader in the liquid foods space.”
“We look forward to working closely with the Encore team,” said Van Law President, John Gilbert. “We feel their passion and expertise in the private label industry will enhance Van Law’s leadership position while successfully positioning the company for continued growth.”
About Encore Consumer Capital
Encore Consumer Capital is a San Francisco-based private equity investment firm focused on the consumer products industry. The firm has raised nearly $400 million in equity capital and invested in 18 companies. The firm targets companies with between $10 million and $100 million in annual revenues where Encore’s strong operating expertise in strategy development, brand marketing and distribution expansion can help drive performance.