Vol. II · No. 127  ·  Thu, May 7, 2026ARCHIVED ·  16 deals tracked  ·  Updated 10 hr ago

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Colorado Premium adds Old Hickory Smokehouse

Colorado Premium, a portfolio company of Kainos, acquired Old Hickory Smokehouse.

Colorado Premium

Buyer

Colorado Premium

Target
Old Hickory Smokehouse
Deal type
Add-on
Sector
Consumer

Colorado Premium announced that it acquired Old Hickory Smokehouse. Colorado Premium is a supplier of value-added proteins with a focus on sous-vide cooking. Old Hickory Smokehouse is a family-founded business that produces naturally smoked meats. The transaction adds smoking capabilities to Colorado Premium’s existing sous-vide manufacturing model.

The acquisition includes capital investment in Old Hickory’s Lewisburg, Tennessee facility to upgrade smoking and cooking equipment, expand production capacity, and connect the site to Colorado Premium’s distribution network. Founder Wayne Wolf and his sons, Wayne and Brandon, will remain with the business.