VISTA PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION OF BELLA FRESH HOUSTON EQUIPMENT ASSETS AND A SECOND PROCESSING FACILITY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2020
Contact: Greg Houghtaling, Vista Private Equity Group, (281)560-7385, gregh@vistagroupllp.com
VISTA PRIVATE EQUITY GROUP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITION OF BELLA FRESH HOUSTON EQUIPMENT ASSETS AND A SECOND PROCESSING FACILITY
NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce, LLC (the “Company”), a provider of a full line of pre-cut fresh fruits and vegetables, acquired the Bella Fresh Houston equipment assets on March 23, 2020. Strategically, these assets will provide NatureBest with additional high-speed automated equipment necessary to compete in the large volume retail and foodservice business. Along with the new equipment, the Company has finalized a long-term lease of the former Bella Fresh Houston 60,000 square foot processing facility located in Houston. The new leased facility, along with the Company’s current processing facility located in Missouri City, Texas, increases the total square footage to over 120,000 square foot.
About Nature Best Pre-Cut & Produce
An investment partnership controlled by Vista Private Equity Group acquired 100% of NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce, LLC on December 4, 2015. The Company’s customers include retailers, hospitals, wholesalers, food distributors, sports stadiums, hotels, caterers, restaurants, and other businesses throughout Texas and Louisiana. NatureBest operates out of two refrigerated facilities with a total size of 120,000-square feet. Currently, NatureBest offers over 1,500 items. The customized, both long and short-run product offering, provides its customers with many options and next day delivery.
For additional information regarding NatureBest Pre-Cut & Produce, LLC, please see www.naturebestprecut.com
About Vista Private Equity Group
Founded in 2006, Vista Private Equity Group (www.vistagroupllp.com) is focused on the acquisition of closely-held businesses within the smaller end of the middle market. Vista’s core investment focus is providing equity capital to support these types of businesses when they face a critical “transition” point- primarily ownership transitions or transformative growth initiatives.
Vista Private Equity Group also has a team of real estate professionals that are focused on the development of new properties and the acquisition of existing income-producing properties. This includes the site selection, overall development plan, construction management and leasing of the projects.