St. Pete firm acquires Yoder’s Southern Creamery, Sutter's

A St. Petersburg private equity firm has acquired two Sarasota companies. SI Private Capital made an equity investment for the acquisitions of Yoder’s Southern Creamery and Sutter’s Quality Foods, according to a statement. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Yoder’s Southern Creamery was founded in 2019 as a manufacturer and wholesaler of small-batch, premium, old-fashioned ice cream. Its more than 70 flavors are served in restaurants, markets, ice cream shops and other institutions across Florida.

Sutter’s Quality Foods, which started in 1998 as Yoder’s Eggs Inc., is a wholesaler and distributor of dairy products, orange juice, eggs, ice cream (including Yoder’s Southern Creamery), cheeses and other items, to Florida restaurants, markets, institutions and ice cream shops.