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An affiliate of private investment firm Peak Rock Capital has purchased Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food distributor, Ziyad Brothers. Headquartered in Chicago, Ziyad Brothers is a provider of branded Middle Eastern and Mediterranean foods, with additional facilities in New Jersey and California. Ziyad Brothers owns a number of brands and partners with other companies to distribute their products in the North American market. Steve Martinez, president of Peak Rock, said: "Ziyad represents a unique opportunity to invest in an exceptional business and team that has differentiated itself as the unparalleled authority on Middle East and Mediterranean cuisine". He continued: "Ziyad’s history of service and dedication to its partners’ and customers’ success, coupled with its strong and consistent track record of growth, make it an ideal platform investment for Peak Rock. We are looking forward to partnering with the company to accelerate the execution of strategic growth investments." The acquisition of Ziyad represents Peak Rock’s 13th investment in the food, beverage and consumer industry in recent years.