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Arlon Group LLC operates as a food and agriculture investment firm. It provides investment across the entire food supply chain. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Wholesome Sweeteners provides organic sweeteners. It specializes in supplying organic, fair trade certified, non-genetically modified organism verified sugars, molasses, syrups, stevia, and honeys. The firms products include organic and natural sugars, organic liquid and zero calorie sweeteners, bulk ingredients, foodservice and Canadian products, and Billingtons. The company was founded by Nigel Willerton and Pauline McKee in 2001 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

Excelline Food Products LLC manufactures and markets specialty frozen food. It offers snacks and appetizers, taquitos, flautas, quesadillas, mini chimichangas and appetizer packs. The firm also offers meals that include enchiladas, tamales, quesadillas casserole and tacos. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

Arlon Capital Partners Management Co. LLC (Arlon Capital Partners) is a private equity firm subsidiary of Arlon Group LLC founded in 2007. The firm is is headquartered in New York.

Continental Grain Co. operates as a grain trading firm. Its products include animal feed, wheat flour and poultry products. The firm supplies poultry products to the restaurant chains, frozen food makers and retail companies. The company was founded by Simon Fribourg in 1813 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

CiCi's Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of of food products. Its products include pizza, pasta, soups, salads, and desserts. The company is headquartered in Coppell, TX.

Rose Displays Ltd. specializes in providing visual communication solutions for retail stores. The American company's product offerings include sign frames, ceiling systems, graphic holders, window displays, floor stands, wall solutions, and tabletop displays. The private company also offers a guide with 11 questions to ask before choosing a visual communications provider.

Alico Land Development, Inc. engages in citrus fruit production, cattle ranching, sugarcane and sod production, and forestry. The company is headquartered in Fort Myers, FL.

Pizza Holdings LLC operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Collegiate School, Inc. is a private, all-boys school located in New York, NY. Collegiate School offers a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for college and beyond, with a focus on critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music, and community service, to help students develop their interests and passions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Collegiate School strives to create a supportive and inclusive community where all students can thrive. The school was founded in 1628 and has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and character development.

The Chia Co. produces raw Chia seeds. Its products also include pods, pod Bircher Muesli, pod oats, and oats + Chia. The company was founded by John Foss in 2003 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

FreshPoint, Inc. distributes fresh fruits and vegetables. It caters to foodservice and retail customers such as local, regional and national chains, hotels, resorts, country clubs, fine dining to fast food, contract feeders, healthcare, schools, college and university dining, theme parks and cruise lines, and export. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Maitland, FL.

Conti Ventures (Conti Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Continental Grain Company Corp. founded in 1921. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Spice World, Inc. supplies and distributes fresh garlic and spices. It offers garlic, shallor, ginger and specilaty spices including basil leaves, celery salt, chilli powder, dill weed, ginger root, whole red pepper and whole thyme. The company was founded by Andrew P. Caneza in 1949 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Quirch Foods LLC engages in the distribution and export of meat and seafood products. Its products include seafood, poultry, pork, retail ready and offers deli service. The firm offers products under the brands including Panamei Seafood, Chiquita, and Kikiriquirch Chicken. The company was founded by Guillermo Qurich, Sr., Eduardo Qurich, and Guillermo Qurich, Jr. in 1967 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Fora Financial LLC provides working capital solutions to small businesses. It offers extensive funding solutions to small businesses across a variety of industries which include manufacturing, medical, retail, transportation and construction. The company was founded by Jared D. Feldman and Daniel B. Smith in June 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Second Nature Brands is a company that creates snacks and treats with a focus on natural ingredients. The company is based in Madison Heights, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's brands include Kars Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, Sanders Chocolates, and Brownie Brittle. The company has a strong distribution network and growing direct-to-consumer ecommerce presence. The CEO of the company is Victor Mehren.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Idaho Pacific Agrawest Holding LP operates as a agriculture industry. The company is headquartered in New York, NY,

Idaho Pacific Holdings, Inc. engages in the processing of dehydrated potatoes. Its products are used as ingredients in the industrial food and baking industries. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Rigby, ID.

Combs Produce Co. retails and distributes tomatoes. The firm also provides repackaging, ripening, conditioning, customized packaging, and overnight delivery services. The company was founded by J.C. Combs in 1958 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Part of Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc., Standard Fruit & Vegetable Co., Inc. distributes fresh fruit and vegetable products. The company is based in Dallas, TX. Standard Fruit & Vegetable Co. was acquired by Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. on January 27, 2003 for $100 million.

Earthbound Farm, Inc. grows and markets organic salads, fruits and vegetables. Its products include chopped salad kits, all things kale, half and half and flavor blends. The company was founded by Andrew D. Goodman and Myra Goodman in 1984 and is headquartered in San Juan Bautista, CA.

Produce Marketing Association, Inc. is a trade association that represents companies from every segment of the produce and floral supply chain. The headquarters of the private company is located in Newark, DE, and it has a western regional office. The company helps its members grow by providing business solutions that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. The company and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. The CEO of the company is Cathy D. Green.

North Texas Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of feeding programs. It supports the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships. The company was founded by Jo Curtis, Kathryn Hall, Lorraine and Griffin Kircher, Liz Minyard in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Kansas City Royals Baseball Corp. owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The company is a member of the American League Central Division of the Major League Baseball. Kansas City Royals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC is a Private Equity firm founded in 1997 by Marcos A. Rodriguez and Robert J. Lanigan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Three Mile Capital LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in New York.

Quadrangle Group LLC (Quadrangle Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Warburg Pincus LLC (Warburg Pincus) is a private equity subsidiary of Warburg Pincus & Company US LLC founded in 1966. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Montefiore Medical Center engages in the provision of healthcare, clinical and surgical services. It offers treatments including cardiology and cardiac surgery, cancer care, tissue and organ transplantation, children’s health, women’s health, surgery and the surgical subspecialties. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Protection One, Inc. provides electronic security alarm monitoring systems. Its services include installation, maintenance, electronic monitoring of alarm systems to single family residential, commercial, multifamily and wholesale customers. The firm also offers energy management, video surveillance and remote access services. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.