Ch Guenther & Son Buys Tortilla Maker Les Aliments Mejicano

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US nutrient group CH Guenther & Son has bought Canadian flour-tortilla shaper Les Aliments Mejicano.

Announcing nan woody successful a connection yesterday (8 April), CH Guenther said nan acquisition further expands its tortilla manufacturing and distribution capabilities, “strengthening its ability” to proviso foodservice and unit customers crossed North America.

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Its president and CEO Rod Hepponstall said: “This is an breathtaking measurement guardant for CHG arsenic we proceed to put successful high-growth, high-demand categories.

“Mejicano brings exceptional manufacturing capabilities, beardown customer relationships and a estimation for value that aligns perfectly pinch our values. Together, we are moreover amended positioned to present innovative, premium products and work to our customers.”

Mejicano Foods, led by brothers Philippe and Pascal Gadoua, is based adjacent Montreal, Quebec. The company’s accumulation sites are located successful Anjou and St. Hubert successful nan Greater Montreal area, CH Guenther confirmed.

The business has operated for astir 30 years and supplies flour tortillas, chiefly crossed Canada, to foodservice and unit customers, including successful backstage label.

According to its website, Mejicano produces wheat flour tortillas including regular and whole-wheat products, alongside flavoured varieties specified arsenic multigrain and herb & basil. It besides markets vegan products.

CH Guenther told Just Food that astir 80 Les Aliments Mejicano labor will subordinate nan institution arsenic portion of nan deal, taking its headcount to astir 5,500.

The institution declined to supply financial specifications of nan transaction nor nan yearly income for Les Aliments Mejicano.

Commenting connected nan tie-up, nan Gadoua brothers said successful nan statement: “CHG shares our heavy committedness to quality, invention and customer partnership.

“This operation creates caller opportunities for our squad and customers alike, allowing america to grow our scope while continuing to present nan products and work our partners trust on. We are excited astir what we will execute together.”

CH Guenther is owned by finance patient PPC alongside guidance and co-investors. The institution operates 30 manufacturing sites crossed nan US, Canada and Western Europe.

Its portfolio includes Pioneer flour, gravy mixes and biscuit mixes, White Wings flour and tortilla mixes, and Sun-Bird seasoning mixes, among others.

The acquisition of Mejicano follows CH Guenther’s acquisition of US tortilla shaper Fresca Mexican Foods past year.

In 2022, nan institution bought bakery business Baldinger-Sons, a family-owned group pinch operations successful nan US Midwest and Canada.