Board Chairman
CurrentUSGF invests in consumer products businesses selling through retail grocery, club and convenience store channels. With more than 30 years of experience in private label and branded products, USGF brings extensive knowledge of manufacturing and selling through the largest US retailers. Our understanding of product innovation and fact-based selling helps our portfolio companies distinguish themselves in a competitive world. And our deep experience operating in rapid growth environments, combined with our dedicated capital, streamlines decision making and execution.We are most interested in companies with shelf-stable, private label and branded products with differentiation that commands premium position in its category. We have particularly strong interest in natural products, Over-the-Counter Personal Care and Household Products.We have low interest in perishable food products (ie fresh meat, seafood, produce & bakery goods) and commodity-priced products with low differentiation. We have strong preference for direct control positions, but will consider strategic co-investment opportunities where our operational and distribution strengths add significant value.Our geographic focus is primarily a domestic U.S. market focus with headquarters office located within one-hour drive of an airport with direct air service to DFW.
