Blue Point Capital Partners, in partnership with management, announced the acquisition of its ninth Blue Point III platform investment, Italian Rose Gourmet Products. Italian Rose (www.italian-rose.com) is a manufacturer and distributor of premium salsas, dips, sauces and spreads to major retail and foodservice channels.

“We are pleased to be able to invest alongside the founders and current management to support Italian Rose in building on its long history in the food industry.  We were drawn to the Company’s leading position with fresh, better-for-you products and believe Italian Rose is an excellent addition to the Blue Point portfolio,” said John LeMay, a Partner with Blue Point.