ONTARIO, Calif. – GS Foods Group, Inc. (“GS Foods”), a world-class specialized food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC (“Highview”) and A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”), today announced the acquisition of The Danielsen Company, a trusted foodservice provider based in Chico, California. The acquisition combines GS Foods’ national expertise with The Danielsen Company’s long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction to deliver even more value to School Nutrition and foodservice
partners in the region.
With nearly 50 years of experience, GS Foods is a recognized leader in premium food distribution and product solutions – and one of the nation’s largest school nutrition providers serving more than 5,100 K-12 schools across the United States. Integrating The Danielsen Company will enhance their presence in Northern California and extend GS Foods’ sophisticated logistics capabilities, commodity expertise and product offerings while maintaining their mutual dedication to exceptional service.
“Welcoming The Danielsen Company into the GS Foods family represents an exciting new chapter as we extend our reach in Northern California,” said Sean Leer, CEO of GS Foods. “With a shared commitment to customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth, this partnership allows us to enhance operations, meet evolving needs and strengthen supply chain efficiency – all while providing continuity to customers.”
Founded in 1964 by Jim Danielsen (“Big Jim”) and his wife Janice, The Danielsen Company has been an integral part of the Northern California foodservice industry for more than 60 years. The company, which serves a wide array of customers including K-12 schools, has built its reputation on the principles of honesty, integrity and customer service.
“We were looking for longevity in a partner dedicated to school nutrition and are thrilled to join forces with a company like GS Foods,” said Terri Danielsen, CEO of The Danielsen Company. “By leveraging our long-term relationships with GS Foods’ unparalleled capabilities, this partnership will ensure that our legacy of outstanding service and commitment to the community lives on.”
As part of the integration, Danielsen’s leadership and staff will continue to work closely with GS Foods to ensure a smooth transition and to maintain the company’s strong relationships with customers across Northern California.
“GS Foods continues to strengthen its leadership in food distribution, always prioritizing customer service and product excellence,” said Steve Russell, Managing Director and Sr. Portfolio Manager of Highview. “This partnership between The Danielsen Company and GS Foods will enable us to continue providing dedicated support to school districts in Northern California, all while fostering a crucial national nutrition supply network.”
“The acquisition of The Danielsen Company allows GS Foods to continue expanding its geographic presence and help solidify its position as one of the leading food distributors for K-12,” said Jack McCarthy, Managing Partner and Co-Founder or A&M Capital. “When partnering with other companies, its imperative that we’re aligned on core values and the commitment to top-tier service. The Danielson Company aligns well on all fronts with its focus on integrity and serving its communities in Northern California.”
For more information about GS Foods Group, please visit GSFoodsGroup.com. To learn more about The Danielsen Company, visit DancoFoods.net.
About Gold Star Foods
Founded in 1978, Gold Star Foods Inc. is the nation’s leading nutritional food distributor to K-12 schools with operations in California, Idaho, Texas, Oregon, Louisiana, Virginia, Mid-West and Mid-Atlantic, supplying more than 900 school districts and serving more than 6 million meals per day. Headquartered in Ontario, California, Gold Star manages a comprehensive supply chain for Schools and Institutions that ensures the reliable delivery of fresh bread and produce, as well as refrigerated, frozen and dry menu items. For more information about Gold Star Foods, visit: www.goldstarfoods.com.
About GS Foods Group
GS Foods Group is a family of specialized foodservice distribution companies. GS Foods uses its sophisticated network of facilities to provide trusted food distribution and product solutions to specialized foodservice segments, including education, corrections, non-profit, business & industry and healthcare. GS Foods’ independent subsidiaries, Good Source Solutions, Inc. and Gold Star Foods, Inc., collectively serve over 8,500 customers nationwide. GS Foods is owned by affiliates of Highview Capital, LLC and A&M Capital Partners.
About Highview Capital, LLC
Highview Capital, LLC is a global private equity investment vehicle backed by a multi-billion dollar family office. The fund employs a flexible mandate and takes a long-term perspective on middle-market businesses at an inflection point. Since 2017, Highview has deployed equity capital across more than 40 deals in industries such as business services, manufacturing, and distribution. Highview takes pride in our ability to partner closely with founders and management teams over the long term. For more information, visit www.highviewcapital.com.
About A&M Capital Partners
A&M Capital is a multi-strategy private equity investment firm with over $6 billion in total commitments across four investment strategies, which maintains a strategic association with Alvarez & Marsal, one of the largest operationally focused advisory firms in the world. A&M Capital Partners (“AMCP”) is A&M Capital’s flagship investment strategy focused on middle-market control transactions in North America with total commitments of over $4.0 billion. AMCP partners with founders, families, corporates, and management teams, providing the capital and strategic and operational assistance that it believes is required to take businesses to the next level of success. AMCP invests across a range of sectors including Business Services, Healthcare Services, Government Services, Industrial Services, Financial Services, Packaging & Distribution Services, and more. Additional information is available at www.a-mcapital.com.