Houlihan Lokey Advises Peak Rock Capital

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that Peak Rock Capital (Peak Rock) has acquired Dalziel Ingredients (the company). Houlihan Lokey served as exclusive financing and M&A advisor to Peak Rock on the transaction, which closed in May 2026.

Dalziel Ingredients is a leading U.K.-based specialist in bespoke seasoning blends, cures, and functional ingredients, primarily serving the meat, savoury, and plant-based food manufacturing sectors. The company serves a diverse and sticky customer base across the U.K. food industry and international markets, backed by an elite reputation for technical expertise and rapid NPD turnaround.

Originally founded in 1976, over the years Dalziel Ingredients has expanded its advanced scientific and product development capabilities and established a deeply integrated, scalable and customer-centred organisation, which is positioned strongly for its next phase of growth.

Peak Rock is a leading middle-market private equity firm that invests in companies in North America and Europe. Headquartered in the U.S. with a strong European presence, Peak Rock focuses on investing in companies where it can support management in driving rapid growth and operational improvement. The firm has significant experience and a strong track record of successful investments within the food, beverage, and consumer sectors.

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