Minore's Meats Acquired by J&M Vital Provisions
Deal News | Apr 15, 2025 | EIN
Minore's Meats, a third-generation family-owned distributor of fresh and frozen meats based in New Haven, Connecticut, has been acquired by J&M Vital Provisions, LLC. The acquisition, facilitated by Touchstone Advisors, ensures that the Minore family remains involved in the company’s operations while J&M Vital Provisions looks to continue its legacy of quality service and innovation. With roots stretching back over 100 years, Minore's Meats supplies products to restaurants and banquet facilities in Connecticut and southern Massachusetts. J&M’s CEO, John SantaCroce, is tasked with guiding Minore towards sustained growth and innovation. Touchstone Advisors, a boutique M&A firm, provided advisory services for the deal, emphasizing the importance of finding the right buyer who aligns with the legacy and values of Minore's Meats.
Sectors
- Food Distribution
- Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory
Geography
- United States – The acquisition involves companies located in New Haven, Connecticut, within the United States.
- Connecticut – Minore's Meats is based in Connecticut, playing a critical role in its local food distribution market.
Industry
- Food Distribution – Minore's Meats operates in the food distribution industry, supplying fresh and frozen meat products to clients across Connecticut and southern Massachusetts.
- Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory – Touchstone Advisors is involved as an M&A advisor, facilitating the acquisition process between Minore's Meats and J&M Vital Provisions.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minore's Meats, Inc. | Target Company | Company | A third-generation, family-owned specialty distributor of fresh and frozen meats. |
| J&M Vital Provisions, LLC | Acquirer | Company | Company acquiring Minore's Meats; focused on growth and innovation in food distribution. |
| Touchstone Advisors | M&A Advisor | Company | Boutique mergers and acquisitions advisory firm orchestrating the Minore's Meats acquisition. |
| Steven Pappas | Partner at Touchstone Advisors | Person | Involved in the advisory process for the sale of Minore's Meats. |
| John SantaCroce | CEO of J&M Vital Provisions, LLC | Person | Responsible for leading Minore's Meats post-acquisition towards growth and innovation. |
| Deborah Agrafojo | Partner at Touchstone Advisors | Person | Involved in ensuring a smooth transaction for Minore's Meats' acquisition. |