LaSalle Capital Completes Investment In Cascade Coffee

Private equity firm LaSalle Capital has completed an investment in Cascade Coffee, which offers private label services along with contract manufacturing.

Headquartered in Everett, Wash., Cascade is a full-service roaster, grinder, flavorer, and packager of coffee products. John Gilbert, Cascade Coffee’s CEO, will continue to lead the company through its next phase of growth and expansion.

“We are excited to embark on what we are calling ‘Cascade 3.0,’ where we plan to further expand our capabilities and build Cascade into the pre-eminent partner for coffee brands,” Gilbert said. “LaSalle is the right partner for this next chapter at Cascade, and we look forward to leveraging their expertise in food & beverage manufacturing and alignment with management to help us achieve our goals.”

Andrew Dzwonchyk, partner at LaSalle Capital, added, “John and his team have built a preeminent reputation around manufacturing the highest quality coffee with the broadest array of capabilities that allow them to serve as a thought leader and brand partner for their customers. We are excited to build upon the strong foundation already constructed to support the team as they further enhance Cascade’s capabilities, unique product offerings, and national presence in the coffee industry.”