Catterton invests in Edible Arrangements

Catterton Partners took an undisclosed stake in Edible Arrangements, which the companies said will allow for further global expansion of the Hamden-based fruit arrangement franchiser.

Greenwich-based Catterton Partners invests in consumer products companies, including earlier this month when it announced a deal with Mendocino Farms, a Los Angeles-based gourmet sandwich chain.

Founded in 1999 by brothers Tariq and Kamran Farid, Edible Arrangements today has more than 1,100 franchise locations open or under development worldwide.

“Catterton has a well-established track record of success in partnering with consumer brands, including those with a franchise model like ours,” said CEO Tariq Farid, in a prepared statement.