"Hormel Foods is a leader in pepperoni, and the addition of Burke Corp. strengthens our position in the pizza-topping industry by expanding our offerings to foodservice customers," said Jeffrey M. Ettinger, chairman of the board, president and CEO, Hormel Foods. "This acquisition increases our production efficiencies and adds manufacturing capabilities, enabling Hormel Foods to grow in this important category."
Burke Corp. manufactures and markets pizza-toppings and other fully cooked meat products primarily for restaurants, foodservice establishments and manufacturers of frozen entrees and appetizers. Product lines include traditional pizza meat toppings, meatballs, Mexican meat fillings and breakfast meats.