Arable Capital Partners’ organicgirl acquires Braga Fresh and Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle

August 5, 2025 Bellevue, WA – Arable Capital Partners, LLC, a leading investor in sustainable food and agribusiness, announced today that its portfolio company, organicgirl, LLC BB #:206064, the U.S. market leader in branded organic salads, has successfully acquired Braga Fresh, LLC BB #:206762 through a merger, followed by the acquisition of Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle BB #:114768, a former division of Dole plc.

Braga Fresh is a vertically integrated grower and processor of both conventional and organic vegetables, offering salad kits, blends, and fresh-packed vegetables. Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle has a long-standing reputation for delivering a comprehensive range of value-added salad blends, kits, and vegetables under the well-known Dole and Bud of California brands.

Tim Stejskal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the newly combined entity.

Tim joined Arable as an Operating Partner in 2023 after serving as CEO of Fresh Innovations and spending over two decades at Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle as General Manager and Senior Vice President of Sales and Innovation.

Commenting on the announcement, Tim said “this new platform creates a diversified produce portfolio that strengthens each brand’s legacy of innovation and commitment to exceptional customer service.”

Mark Drever, Co-founder of organicgirl, added “this combination unlocks exciting new potential for the organicgirl brand and presents meaningful opportunities for the dedicated teams across all three companies. With enhanced resources and scale, we are even better positioned to deliver on our promise of quality and care to consumers.”

Rod Braga, President and CEO of Braga Fresh, said “bringing these companies together creates an exciting new chapter. It allows us to continue offering exceptional value to our customers, expand opportunities for our world-class grower partners, and support the growth and development of our talented employees.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle and Braga Fresh into the organicgirl platform and the Arable portfolio,” said Derek Yurosek, Managing Director of Arable Capital Partners. “Each company is a leader in its segment and together they create a powerful platform poised for long-term growth and success.”

Greg Richards, Managing Director of Arable, added “Arable was formed to provide investors unique opportunities to partner with great businesses and operators and create value. The merger of organicgirl, Braga Fresh and Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle does exactly this in combining industry leaders across the salad and vegetable sectors enabling continued market growth for these businesses and their customers, growers and shareholders.

About Arable Capital Partners:
Arable Capital Partners is a private investment firm focused on sustainable food and agribusiness. Arable partners with businesses across the food value chain. Current portfolio companies include Braga Fresh, Dole Fresh Vegetables, Progressive Produce, Pacific Trellis Fruit, organicgirl, Royal Ridge Fruits, Blazer Wilkinson Gee, and Laurel Ag & Water. Learn more at www.arablecp.com.

About organicgirl:
Based in Salinas, California, organicgirl is the U.S. market leader in branded organic salads. The company is committed to delivering premium greens using innovative, sustainable practices. organicgirl ships its products nationwide. For more information, visit www.iloveorganicgirl.com.

About Braga Fresh:
Braga Fresh brings three generations of farming expertise to the production of high-quality, year-round fresh vegetables. Known for its Josie’s Organics and Braga Farms brands, the company combines sustainable agriculture with advanced processing to serve retail and foodservice customers nationwide.

About Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle:
Dole Fresh Vegetables/Bud Antle offers a full line of fresh produce, including lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, and ready-to-eat salads and meal kits. With farming operations and three U.S.-based processing facilities, the company employs over 3,000 people and has built a trusted brand across North America.

Media & Investor Contact:
Laura Wachter
laura@arablecp.com