Core Insights - Charcuterie Artisans has acquired La Quercia Cured Meats, gaining ownership of its production plant in Norwalk, Iowa, and its entire product portfolio [1][2] - The acquisition aims to expand Charcuterie Artisans' portfolio of premium domestic charcuterie and enhance production capacity while honoring traditional methods [2][5] - Charcuterie Artisans plans to modernize the Norwalk facility, increasing its production capacity by 50%, focusing exclusively on prosciutto [4] Company Overview - Charcuterie Artisans is the parent company of Creminelli Fine Meats and Daniele, operating 660,000 square feet of manufacturing space across multiple locations and employing over 700 people [4][5] - La Quercia, founded in 2005, specializes in artisan American cured meats, including prosciutto and pancetta, and is known for its antibiotic-free products [2][3] - The acquisition follows a significant investment from an Industrial Opportunity Partners-managed fund aimed at expanding capacity and driving innovation [5] Strategic Intent - The CEO of Charcuterie Artisans views La Quercia as a "natural fit," emphasizing the alignment of their dedication to craft and quality [5][6] - The company intends to retain La Quercia's employees and maintain collaboration with the Lynch family and Premium Iowa Pork [3]

US firm Charcuterie Artisans has been acquired by an investment fund managed by Industrial Opportunity Partners. In a statement, Charcuterie Artisans, the parent company of Creminelli Fine Meats and Daniele, said IOP is making a “significant new investment” into the business. The financial terms of deal and investment were not disclosed. In the statement, the company said the investment would be used to “expand capacity, strengthen customer partnerships, and drive innovation”. Charcuterie Artisans mark ...