SunOpta Inc. announced it has completed the acquisition of the outstanding shares of Cleugh's Frozen Foods Inc. of Buena Park, Calif. The undisclosed purchase price includes cash and assumption of debt.
Cleugh's is a third-generation family business with annual revenues of in excess of $50 million. The business focuses on processing natural and organic frozen fruits and vegetables for the retail private label, foodservice and industrial markets. Cleugh's operates two processing facilities in Buena Park and Salinas, Calif., with combined production, packaging and warehousing space of approximately 60,000 square feet. The facilities are located in two of California's largest strawberry growing regions, which represents Cleugh's primary product. The operations have extensive capabilities including individually quick-frozen processing, blending and puree production, and a wide range of packaging formats, including poly bags, gable top cartons, specialty retail packaging, tubs, pails and other foodservice packaging. Organic product offerings represent the fastest-growing segment of this business.