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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Verde Valle Foods buys US seasonings firm A Dozen Cousins
Verde Valle Foods has struck a deal to acquire A Dozen Cousins, a US-based food business offering beans, rice and seasoning products based on Caribbean and Latin American recipes. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. Founded in 2019 by Ibraheem Basir, A Dozen Cousins' makes Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American recipe-inspired products, available at retailers from Walmart to Whole Foods Market. Basir will continue with the brand as general manager. In a LinkedIn post announcing the deal, he highlighted the 'biggest challenge' for the business over the last few years 'has been to physically keep up with the demand for our products'. He said Verde Valle Foods are 'pioneers' in the pouched meals segment, adding the takeover will 'dramatically strengthen our supply chain and make it easier to share our products with more people'. 'At the same time, we will be able to invest more in innovation and marketing to continue building a brand that people love', Basir said. Verde Valle Foods is the US arm of Verde Valle, a third-generation family-owned Mexican company established in 1967. Germán Rosales Jr, US CEO of Verde Valle Foods, said: 'A Dozen Cousins fits right into our growth strategy for ready-to-eat meals in a pouch and will allow Verde Valle to further expand into the natural products segment." Headquartered in Texas, Verde Valle Foods has been operating in the US for 16 years. It manufactures, sells, and distributes ready-to-eat beans, Mexican meals and says it was the 'first brand' to introduce beans in a pouch. The company's portfolio includes its namesake rice and beans brand, as well as the Isadora brand that offers beans-in-pouch and refried beans. Last month, Private-equity firm Apex Capital has acquired a majority stake in California-based, Mexican-style foods business Juanita's Foods. Juanita's Foods offers a range of shelf-stable Mexican staples including menudo, pozole, hominy, albondigas and nacho cheese. "Verde Valle Foods buys US seasonings firm A Dozen Cousins" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
14-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Verde Valle Foods Acquires A Dozen Cousins
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2025-- A Dozen Cousins, the brand specializing in ready-to-eat beans, rice and seasoning sauces inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American recipes, is being acquired by Verde Valle Foods. With more than 16 years in the US, Verde Valle Foods manufactures, sells, and distributes rice and beans and is also home to Isadora, a pioneer in ready-to-eat beans and authentic Mexican meals and the first brand to introduce beans in a pouch. Ibraheem Basir, Founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins, will continue as General Manager, leading the brand and its growth. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: 'I couldn't be more excited to partner with the team at Verde Valle,' said A Dozen Cousins Founder and CEO, Ibraheem Basir. 'They are trailblazers in the world of pouched meals, and they are going to dramatically strengthen the supply chain and make it easier to share our products with more people. At the same time, we will be able to invest more in innovation and marketing to continue building a brand that people love.' Verde Valle Foods is the US subsidiary of Verde Valle. Founded in 1967, Verde Valle is a third-generation family-owned and operated manufacturer of rice, beans, grains, ingredients, and ready-to-eat meals in a pouch. Verde Valle Foods, based in Dallas, Texas, is committed to fresh, high-quality, and authentic ingredients, which makes it a natural fit for A Dozen Cousins. Verde Valle Foods has been at the forefront of innovation in ready-to-eat meals for the last decade. A Dozen Cousins, launched in 2019, was born from the comforting, flavorful recipes Basir grew up eating with his family after he noticed a gap in the market for authentic cultural foods that were also nutritious. The brand's flagship seasoned beans have built a loyal following over the years, and their innovative line of rice cooked in bone broth recorded double-digit growth over the last year, while sales in the prepared rice category were flat during that same period. 'A Dozen Cousins fits right into our growth strategy for ready-to-eat meals in a pouch and will allow Verde Valle to further expand into the natural products segment,' said Germán Rosales, Jr., US CEO of Verde Valle Foods. 'We are thrilled to have Ibraheem join our business, we can't wait to work collaboratively and continue to bring delicious, natural products to consumers across the country.' Following the transaction, A Dozen Cousins will preserve its high ingredient standards, and consumers can expect exciting innovation coming in the next year. A Dozen Cousins' line of beans, bone broth rices, and seasoning sauces can be found at retailers nationwide including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Fresh Market, Publix, Meijer, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Thrive Market, Wegmans and more. To learn more, visit and follow @adozencousins. About A Dozen Cousins A Dozen Cousins offers a line of ready-to-eat products and seasoning sauces inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean and Latin American recipes. Founded by Ibraheem Basir, A Dozen Cousins believes in the power of culture to make life richer and bring people together. The brand's unique products are made with wholesome, easy-to-recognize ingredients like beans, vegetables, and nutrient-dense avocado oil while avoiding GMOs and artificial flavors. A Dozen Cousins makes it possible to enjoy traditional foods without compromising taste, health or convenience. About Verde Valle Since 1967 Verde Valle has been dedicated to delighting consumers with healthy and nutritious beans, rice, and grains. The company selects the highest quality ingredients from the US, Mexico and the world to transform dishes into a delicious and authentic experience. Verde Valle's portfolio of leading brands includes Verde Valle, the #1 selling brand of rice and beans in Mexico, Isadora the #1 selling brand of beans in a pouch in Mexico and the fastest growing refried beans brand in the US in 2024. STS Rice All Products $ Sales Change = +0.4% ADC $ Sales Change = +16.0% View source version on CONTACT: Media Contact Power Digital [email protected] KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: RETAIL SUPERMARKET AGRICULTURE SPECIALTY NATURAL RESOURCES FOOD/BEVERAGE SOURCE: A Dozen Cousins Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/14/2025 10:00 AM/DISC: 05/14/2025 09:59 AM
Business Wire
14-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Verde Valle Foods Acquires A Dozen Cousins
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- A Dozen Cousins, the brand specializing in ready-to-eat beans, rice and seasoning sauces inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean, and Latin American recipes, is being acquired by Verde Valle Foods. With more than 16 years in the US, Verde Valle Foods manufactures, sells, and distributes rice and beans and is also home to Isadora, a pioneer in ready-to-eat beans and authentic Mexican meals and the first brand to introduce beans in a pouch. Ibraheem Basir, Founder and CEO of A Dozen Cousins, will continue as General Manager, leading the brand and its growth. 'I couldn't be more excited to partner with the team at Verde Valle,' said A Dozen Cousins Founder and CEO, Ibraheem Basir. 'They are trailblazers in the world of pouched meals, and they are going to dramatically strengthen the supply chain and make it easier to share our products with more people. At the same time, we will be able to invest more in innovation and marketing to continue building a brand that people love.' Verde Valle Foods is the US subsidiary of Verde Valle. Founded in 1967, Verde Valle is a third-generation family-owned and operated manufacturer of rice, beans, grains, ingredients, and ready-to-eat meals in a pouch. Verde Valle Foods, based in Dallas, Texas, is committed to fresh, high-quality, and authentic ingredients, which makes it a natural fit for A Dozen Cousins. Verde Valle Foods has been at the forefront of innovation in ready-to-eat meals for the last decade. A Dozen Cousins, launched in 2019, was born from the comforting, flavorful recipes Basir grew up eating with his family after he noticed a gap in the market for authentic cultural foods that were also nutritious. The brand's flagship seasoned beans have built a loyal following over the years, and their innovative line of rice cooked in bone broth recorded double-digit growth over the last year, while sales in the prepared rice category were flat during that same period. 'A Dozen Cousins fits right into our growth strategy for ready-to-eat meals in a pouch and will allow Verde Valle to further expand into the natural products segment,' said Germán Rosales, Jr., US CEO of Verde Valle Foods. 'We are thrilled to have Ibraheem join our business, we can't wait to work collaboratively and continue to bring delicious, natural products to consumers across the country.' Following the transaction, A Dozen Cousins will preserve its high ingredient standards, and consumers can expect exciting innovation coming in the next year. A Dozen Cousins' line of beans, bone broth rices, and seasoning sauces can be found at retailers nationwide including Whole Foods Market, Sprouts, Fresh Market, Publix, Meijer, Target, Walmart, Kroger, Thrive Market, Wegmans and more. To learn more, visit and follow @adozencousins. About A Dozen Cousins A Dozen Cousins offers a line of ready-to-eat products and seasoning sauces inspired by traditional Creole, Caribbean and Latin American recipes. Founded by Ibraheem Basir, A Dozen Cousins believes in the power of culture to make life richer and bring people together. The brand's unique products are made with wholesome, easy-to-recognize ingredients like beans, vegetables, and nutrient-dense avocado oil while avoiding GMOs and artificial flavors. A Dozen Cousins makes it possible to enjoy traditional foods without compromising taste, health or convenience. About Verde Valle Since 1967 Verde Valle has been dedicated to delighting consumers with healthy and nutritious beans, rice, and grains. The company selects the highest quality ingredients from the US, Mexico and the world to transform dishes into a delicious and authentic experience. Verde Valle's portfolio of leading brands includes Verde Valle, the #1 selling brand of rice and beans in Mexico, Isadora the #1 selling brand of beans in a pouch in Mexico and the fastest growing refried beans brand in the US in 2024.
