GE Capital served as lead arranger on a $180 million senior secured credit facility for Chicago-based Arbor Investments to acquire a majority equity stake in DPI Specialty Foods. GE Capital served as sole lead arranger and bookrunner on the transaction.

Ontario, CA-based DPI Specialty Foods sells gourmet, ethnic, organic and better-for-you foods to national, regional and independent retailers, with eight distribution centers across the U.S.

“GE Capital and Arbor Investments have a long-standing relationship that has provided many opportunities for food and beverage companies,” said Paul Baisley, managing director for GE Capital, Corporate Finance’s food and beverage group.