ConAgra takes over Alexia Foods
ConAgra Foods, Inc. acquired New York-based Alexia Foods Inc., a privately held natural food company that specializes in natural frozen potatoes and which markets all natural and organic appetizers and artisan breads.
Alexia Foods will continue to operate from its existing Long Island City, NY offices under the leadership of founder Alex Dzieduszycki, and current staff who will become ConAgra Foods employees.
Established in 2002 by chef Alex Dzieduszycki, the Alexia brand generates approximately US$35 million in annual sales of products that are available at natural, gourmet, club, and grocery stores including Whole Foods, Sam’s Club, Costco, Super Target, Wal-Mart, Kroger, Safeway, Publix and other large retailers across the US and Canada.
The acquisition includes the interest in Alexia Foods held by San Francisco-based based TSG Consumer Partners, LLC, a private equity investment firm.
(Source: Progressive Grocer)
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