Group 1 - The Good Crisp Company has been acquired by MPearlRock, a New York-based asset manager, although financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed [1] - MPearlRock was established in 2024 as a collaboration between MidOcean Partners and PearlRock Partners, which is the consumer product investment division of Kroger [1] - Matthew Parry, CEO of The Good Crisp Company, described the acquisition as a "major milestone" for the brand [1] Group 2 - Parry stated that with MPearlRock's strategic support, the company is well-positioned to accelerate growth, expand its reach, and optimize its manufacturing footprint [2] - The deal involved a combination of new growth capital and secondary share sales for original investors [2] - Mamee, a Malaysian snacks maker and one of the shareholders, will continue to be involved with The Good Crisp Company [3] Group 3 - The Good Crisp Company, founded in 2015, offers a range of salty snacks including crinkle cut and normal potato crisps, as well as cheese balls in various flavors [3] - The company markets itself as a "better-for-you" snacking option, providing gluten-free products without artificial flavorings or GMO ingredients [4] - Its products are available in over 20,000 retail locations across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK [4] Group 4 - Brian Kelley, CEO of MPearlRock, emphasized the growing consumer demand for clean-label snacks that maintain taste, highlighting The Good Crisp Company's successful approach [5] - Kelley expressed excitement about partnering with The Good Crisp Company and being part of its next growth phase [5] - In January 2024, MPearlRock also acquired Nutpods, a producer of dairy-free, plant-based creamers [5]