Last checked Oct 9, 2026
Cuisine Solutions Inc.cuisinesolutions.comCuisine Solutions Inc. is not currently listed as private-equity-owned.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Cuisine Solutions is not currently controlled by a private equity firm; Bain Capital made a minority investment while the Vilgrain family retained controlling ownership.
Notes
- Cuisine Solutions' June 6, 2022 announcement explicitly describes Bain Capital's investment as a minority investment and states the Vilgrain family retains a controlling interest, indicating the company is not PE-controlled.
- Cuisine Solutions states it was first established in 1987 by founder (and current Chairman) Stanislas Vilgrain.
- Cuisine Solutions states the company was established in 1987 and that the company was founded in France.
Sources
- Cuisine Solutions, Global Leader and Pioneer in Sous Vide Premium Foods, Announces $250 Million Growth Investment from Bain Capital
Cuisine Solutions (press release) - Ownership/control: states 'The minority investment...' and that the Vilgrain family retains a controlling interest.
- US sous-vide firm Cuisine Solutions gets Bain Capital investment
Just Food - Ownership characterization: reports the deal was described as a minority investment.
- Quality Seal: Cuisine Solutions
Cuisine Solutions (press) - Founding: states Cuisine Solutions was first established in 1987 by founder and now Chairman Stanislas Vilgrain.
- Our Global Presence
Cuisine Solutions - Founding context/location: states the company was founded in France and established in 1987.
- The Global Leader in Sous Vide
Cuisine Solutions - Official company website.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuisine_Solutions
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- https://www.cbinsights.com/company/cuisine-solutions/financials
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- https://www.cbinsights.com/company/cuisine-solutions
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- https://www.linkedin.com/company/cuisine-solutions
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- https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/national/2008/05/12/cuisine-solutions-inc/bffc53ac-79f6-4d2a-a4f1-e5b89e78382e/
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- https://discover.cuisinesolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CSO_Asia_Booklet_-compressed.pdf
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- https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/737602/000095013305004481/w13320def14a.htm
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Ownership FAQ
Is Cuisine Solutions Inc. owned by private equity?
No. Cuisine Solutions Inc. does not currently appear to be private-equity-owned.
Who owns Cuisine Solutions Inc.?
Vilgrain family (controlling interest); Bain Capital is a minority investor (growth equity)
When was Cuisine Solutions Inc. last checked?
This page was last checked on Oct 9, 2026.