WAYNE, PA — Guardian Capital Partners recently acquired Nügredient Solutions, a California-based developer of nut- and plant-based food ingredients, marking the firm’s first platform investment in the food and beverage sector under its Guardian Priority Sector program.
Nügredient co-founder and CEO Bob Farinha will retain an ownership stake and continue to lead the company’s operations following the acquisition.
Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Modesto, California, Nügredient manufactures specialty ingredient solutions primarily for consumer packaged goods companies and foodservice providers across North America.
Guardian said the investment aligns with growing demand for plant-based and clean-label food ingredients, with Nügredient positioned to support product development and innovation for its customers.
“Nügredient is directly aligned with the investment criteria we had outlined as part of Guardian’s Food & Beverage GPS program,” said Molly Borowski, principal at Guardian.
Farinha said the partnership will support the company’s next phase of growth, including expanding manufacturing capabilities and customer relationships.
“The partnership with Guardian represents an exciting milestone for Nügredient as we enter our next phase of growth,” Farinha said.
Guardian Capital Partners, based in suburban Philadelphia, invests in lower middle-market companies and has completed more than 80 transactions since its founding in 2008.
Goodwin Procter LLP served as legal advisor to Guardian, and BMO Capital Markets advised Nügredient on the transaction.
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