Move allows company to expand into high-growth, fresh, refrigerated, and frozen sandwich and entree categories
Hearthside Food Solutions, a contract manufacturer, announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Greencore USA, a company operating in frozen contract packaging and a producer of refrigerated, fresh-made sandwiches, entrees, and salad kits. This transaction marks a significant step in the further growth and development of Hearthside’s network. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions.
Greencore USA is the US unit of Greencore Group plc, an Ireland-based public company. Greencore USA operates 13 locations across North America, with 3,500 employees, and 2017 revenues of $1.4 billion.