Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Work with dedicated industry experts that deliver the extensive solutions and resources of a top commercial bank1.

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Work with dedicated industry experts that deliver the extensive solutions and resources of a top commercial bank1.

Grow your business with custom lending options—and the support of bankers who know your industry

Access a team that leverages decades of experience across the food, beverage and agriculture industries to provide ideal financing solutions for your business. Whether you need support for acquisitions, equity buyouts, recapitalizations and refinancing or expansions, our bankers are here to help you achieve your business goals.

TAILORED SOLUTIONS & EXPERTISE

Experienced industry professionals

Position your business for lasting success with the dedicated support of a specialized Investment Research Group (IRG), relationship managers, credit officers and underwriters.

$7.1 billion portfolio exposure2

Bank on the deep resources of a top commercial bank1 with a portfolio that includes food and beverage manufacturers, distributors, retail and restaurants.

Centralized underwriting & approval

All food, beverage and agriculture deals are reviewed by one team of underwriters and senior credit officers, so you get the financial services your business needs with speed, agility and confidence.

Full-spectrum solutions

Get client-centered solutions for capital markets, treasury management, commercial card and strategic investments—all designed from your point of view.

FOOD & BEVERAGE FINANCING

Innovative food & beverage loans customized to your needs

Choose a commercial bank that offers a range of financing options to support your short- and long-term goals. Backed by deep experience, our food and beverage group provides lending options designed to help you tackle business challenges and opportunities. Turn to us for:
 

  • Revolving credit
  • Standard and delayed draw term loans
  • Equity tags
  • Second lien
  • Unitranche
  • Cash flow loans
  • Asset-based loans
  • Stretch senior loans

SPECIALIZED RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE

Optimized restaurant financing that works for your business

Work with a restaurant financing group that’s exclusively focused on your industry sector. With a deep understanding of winning operating models, our professionals work with you to meet the capital needs of your business.

Featured Deals

Partner Value Role Date
MRO MaryRuth, LLC $421M Adminstrative Agent September 2025
Lion Beverage $88M Adminstrative Agent August 2025
Miracapo Pizza Company $33M Adminstrative Agent August 2025
Heritage Pasta Group Acquisition, LLC $106M Adminstrative Agent July 2025
Hometown Food Company $940M Adminstrative Agent June 2025
AOG, LLC $366M Adminstrative Agent June 2025
Barcelona Wine Bar Private

Adminstrative Agent

May 2025

Firebirds Buyer, LLC $195M

Adminstrative Agent

April 2025
Gourmet Culinary Partners Private

Adminstrative Agent

March 2025
MBC Companies Private Adminstrative Agent January 2025

 

 

MEET OUR TEAM

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Paul Baisley

Managing Director & Group Head

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

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Colin Guheen, CFA

Managing Director, IRG

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Head shot of Paul L Westra, CFA

Paul L Westra, CFA

Managing Director, Restaurant IRG

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Head shot of Richard Collins

Richard Collins

Managing Director

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Head shot of Curt Hart

Curt Hart

Managing Director

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Head shot of Mak Kern

Mak Kern

Managing Director

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Head shot of Christopher Innes

Christopher Innes

Director

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Head shot of Doug Whitaker

Doug Whitaker

Managing Director

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

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Michael Blommer

Managing Director

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

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Maddie Hannon

Associate

Food, Beverage & Agriculture

SERVING THE ENTIRE FOOD VALUE CHAIN

Producers

  • Grain and oilseed
  • Fruit and vegetable
  • Ranching and feeding
  • Wild seafood and aquaculture
  • Ingredient production
  • Seed and fertilizer

Processors

  • Grain milling
  • Beef and pork
  • Poultry
  • Seafood
  • Eggs
  • Dairy

Manufacturers

  • Packaged food
  • Fresh and frozen food
  • Food bakeries
  • Confectionery
  • Alcoholic beverage
  • Dairy

Distributors

  • Grocery distribution and logistics
  • Food services distribution and logistics
  • Bottling
  • Beverage distribution wholesalers
  • E-commerce fulfillment

Retailers

  • Grocery
  • Club and mass merchant
  • Convenience store
  • Food service
  • Full-service restaurant
  • Quick-service restaurant (QSR)

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