Mergers & Acquisitions

California Olive Ranch Acquired by Cobram Estate

5966 California Olive Ranch NT

M&A Engagement Overview

Industry: Consumer
Areas of Focus: Agriculture, Better-for-You, Branded, Food and Beverage

Harris Williams advised California Olive Ranch, a portfolio company of Solum Partners, on their sale to Cobram Estate. California Olive Ranch is a producer and marketer of premium branded extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and the largest grower and miller of EVOO in the state of California.

Consumers’ demand for better-for-you foods with clean ingredients and functional benefits creates continued opportunities for investment and innovation.

California Olive Ranch’s namesake brand is the largest premium EVOO brand in the United States. With a history of blending tradition with innovation in cultivating, harvesting, and milling olives, they are highly regarded for their award-winning and approachable olive oil. The company is a leading branded, vertically-integrated food platform that focuses on premium EVOO, differentiated through a relentless focus on quality.

Cobram Estate’s acquisition of California Olive Ranch accelerates their U.S. growth strategy. The opportunity to combine two leading platforms offers meaningful synergy and growth opportunities across the supply chain. The strong cultural and operational fit between the two companies enables continued sales growth, unlocks productivity for both grower partners and owned ranches, and improves olive oil production.

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