TA Associates to Acquire Stonewall Kitchen

Stonewall Kitchen, a leading family of specialty food, home goods and personal care lifestyle brands, has been advised by Harris Williams, a global investment bank specializing in H&A advisory services, in its sale to TA Associates.

“The successful expansion beyond food and into high-growth personal care and home fragrances categories speaks to Stonewall Kitchen’s platform strength,” added Kelly McPhilliamy, a managing director at Harris Williams. “The company is successfully executing an exciting strategy that delivers continued runway for growth.”

Stonewall Kitchen is a leading specialty food, home goods and personal care producer headquartered in York, Maine. Founded in 1991 by partners Jonathan King and Jim Stott, the two established the Stonewall Kitchen brand by selling jams and jellies at local farmers’ markets with a flavorful line of distinctive and high-quality products. Over time, they expanded the brand to include sauces, condiments, crackers, and baking mixes, always focusing on innovative product development, beautiful packaging, and exceptional guest service.

Stonewall Kitchen’s origins and expansion to housewares is explored in the March issue of Kitchenware News & Housewares Review.