This week, Consolidated Investment Group (CIG) purchased the assets of Sicilian Chefs, Inc. and announced it will continue to produce frozen, authentic Italian pastas such as ravioli, lasagna, manicotti and several other specialties, under the new company name, Caesar’s Pasta, LLC.
As a North American food company, manufacturing in the United States with national sales and distribution in the U.S. and Canada, Caesar’s Pasta can be found at Acme, Safeway, Shop Rite, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and many other National chains and independent natural food stores throughout the country.
Ben Levy, Private Equity Manager at CIG, led the team that brought these two companies together, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition. Mr. Levy said, “The addition of Caesar’s Pasta to the CIG portfolio provides us with an opportunity to pursue the better-for-you market trends through gluten free and organic foods.” CIG’s direct investment division acquires food and beverage manufacturing companies across the country and utilizes its extensive experience and resources in the field to nurture the growth of strong products and brands.
CIG Vice President of Private Equity, Rob Nelson, said, “We are excited to bring together CIG’s knowledge and industry expertise with the high-quality, authentic products offered by Caesar’s Pasta. We welcome our new colleagues at Caesar’s Pasta to the growing CIG family, and we look forward to helping them build this company into the #1 brand of gluten-free and organic pastas.”
CIG has seen tremendous growth in 2015. Over the past 12 months, CIG has increased its Denver-based staff by 45% – expanding its corporate footprint in all areas of its investment stream from real estate to private equity to philanthropy.