CRCD invests $10 mln in Courchesne Larose's buy of Dandrea assets
Capital régional et coopératif Desjardins (CRCD) has invested over $10 million in Courchesne Larose Ltd, operator of a distribution network for fruit and vegetable suppliers. CRCD provided the funding to support Courchesne Larose's purchase of 50 percent of the assets of Dandrea Produce Inc, a produce grower and importer based in Vineland, New Jersey. The deal was closed in August. A family business with a history that goes back to 1918, Courchesne Larose has its headquarters in Montréal. CRCD is a retail fund managed by Canadian private equity firm Desjardins Capital de risque.





