Norwest Equity's Acquisition of Red Monkey Foods

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Norwest Equity Partners, a leading middle-market investment firm based in Minnesota, in its investment in Red Monkey Foods, a purveyor of premium organic, private label spices and seasonings, as well as branded salts sold primarily through grocery, mass, and specialty retailers. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, Red Monkey Foods operates out of three state-of-the-art facilities. Red Monkey’s operations are USDA organic, SQF-III, and Kosher certified with Gluten Free and Non-GMO capabilities. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.