Novacap-backed Mucci Farms acquires Orangeline Farms

Mucci Farms has acquired a controlling interest in Orangeline Farms, a Leamington, Ontario-based grower of specialty greenhouse produce. No financial terms were disclosed. Founded in 2000 by the Kniaziew family, Orangeline produces fruits and vegetables, including pepper offerings, under the Zing! Healthy Foods brand. Mucci, a Kingsville, Ontario-based grower, packer and shipper of greenhouse fruits and vegetables, said the deal advances its goal to increase local and regional production. The company also announced plans to expand in Canada and the United States. In 2017, Mucci secured an investment from the industries group of Novacap, a Canadian mid-market private equity firm.