Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company, Worldwide Produce, one of the largest fresh produce and dairy distributors on the West Coast, has acquired Left Coast Food Company, a premier foodservice distributor of frozen goods, dry goods and produce serving the greater San Diego region.
The acquisition of Left Coast expands Worldwide Produce’s presence in Southern California and marks the company’s fifth completed acquisition since it became a Sole Source Capital portfolio company in 2019. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in San Marcos, CA, and established in 2017, Left Coast is a specialty food distributor offering a full suite of perishable and non-perishable goods primarily to foodservice companies.
“Left Coast has made a strong impression on its customer base in the region surrounding San Diego, a highly attractive area in which we have operated for years. We are excited to further expands Worldwide’s presence there,” said Todd Ferguson, CEO of Worldwide Produce. “Worldwide’s operational and product sourcing expertise, combined with Left Coast’s dedicated focus to the San Diego region, will allow both companies to continue to provide the highest level of product and service to our customers.”
“Worldwide Produce is an ideal partner to support the continued growth of Left Coast Food Company,” said Guy Roney, President of Left Coast. “By joining Worldwide, Left Coast will benefit from Worldwide’s expansive product catalog and supplier relationships to offer more choices to customers to meet their diverse food needs.”
For more information: 
Sumil Menon
Sole Source Capital
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www.solesourcecapital.com
www.wwproduce.com
www.leftcoastfoodco.com
