Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC Advises Spice World, Inc. in its Recapitalization

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Corporate Finance (DCF) acted as the exclusive advisor to Spice World, Inc. (Spice World), an Orlando, Florida-based leading supplier of garlic and other spices under the iconic Spice World brand, in its recapitalization with a New York City-based private investment firm. The transaction closed July 3, 2018.

Founded in 1949 and led by multiple generations of the Caneza family, Spice World offers a broad portfolio of garlic and other spice products in a variety of fresh and processed formats ? including fresh, peeled and minced garlic and other spices ? which are distributed in the U.S. through a broad customer base, including grocery chains, club stores and distributors.

"The Deloitte Corporate Finance team provided sound advice, leveraging its deep experience with founder-owned businesses and knowledge of agriculture and food industries at every stage of the transaction. We truly valued the insight and dedication DCF provided in helping us navigate the process to find a partner for the company's next stage of growth," said Gary Caneza, CEO of Spice World. "Spice World is pleased with the result of this transaction and our family looks forward to working toward achieving our growth plan while maintaining our core values."

"We've recently advised on a number of deals in the food and beverage space and expect M&A activity in the space to continue. It was a privilege to advise Spice World through this exciting transaction and help the founding family find a strategic partner for their business," said Lorin DeMordaunt, a managing director and leader of the consumer business group for Deloitte Corporate Finance LLC. "We look forward to seeing the Spice World brand continue to evolve within retail and foodservice channels."

About Spice World, Inc. and Affiliates
Spice World has provided retailers with fresh, innovative and on-trend ingredients and spices since its founding in 1949.  Spice World is headquartered in Orlando, Florida and has multiple production facilities, and over 200 customers nationally.  The Company's products include fresh, semi-processed and processed garlic and other spices including ginger and shallots.  Additional information available at www.spiceworldinc.com.

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