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Yahoo
25-06-2025
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- Yahoo
CH Guenther buys US tortilla maker Fresca Mexican Foods
Private-equity-backed bakery group CH Guenther & Son has bought US tortilla manufacturer Fresca Mexican Foods. The financial details of the deal were not revealed. In a statement, CH Guenther & Son said it is looking to expand its tortilla output and improve its relationships with foodservice customers. Idaho-based Fresca Mexican Foods has 370 full-time employees and manufactures approximately five million tortillas daily. CH Guenther & Son CEO and president Rod Hepponstall said: 'The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and strategic partnerships with some of the most prominent fast casual and QSR chains in North America are a great fit as we continue to execute our growth strategy. Hepponstall joined the group in 2023 after five years as chief executive at seafood supplier High Liner Foods. CH Guenther & Son is owned by US-based PE firm Pritzker Private Capital alongside management and co-investors. The Texas-based company has a workforce of 5,000 across 30 food manufacturing sites in the US, Canada and Europe. Its portfolio of brands includes Morrison's White Wing flour mixes, Sun-Bird, Pioneer and William seasoning mixes. Pritzker Private Capital also counts US manufacturers Monogram Foods and Sugar Foods among the companies in its portfolio. "CH Guenther buys US tortilla maker Fresca Mexican Foods" was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CH Guenther buys tortilla maker Fresca Mexican Foods
US-based food manufacturer CH Guenther & Son (CHG) has bought domestic peer Fresca Mexican Foods, which makes frozen flour tortillas, corn tortillas and tortilla chips. Financial details of the deal were not revealed. With this acquisition, CHG is looking to expand its tortilla output and improve its relationships with customers in the foodservice and quick service restaurant (QSR) sectors. The acquisition includes Fresca's product portfolio, team and facilities. Fresca, since its establishment in 1977, has been producing 'homestyle' and 'better-for-you' tortilla products free from preservatives, artificial colours or flavours. The Idaho-based company, with 370 full-time employees, leverages proprietary recipes alongside fresh-freezing techniques and manufactures approximately 5 million tortillas daily. CHG CEO and president Rod Hepponstall stated: 'I am very pleased to welcome Fresca to the CHG family. The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and strategic partnerships with some of the most prominent fast casual and QSR chains in North America are a great fit as we continue to execute our growth strategy. 'We share a commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, and I am confident the addition of Fresca's talented team will strengthen CHG's commitment to quality products and excellent service.' Fresca president Andy Savin stated: 'Joining CHG marks an exciting new chapter for Fresca. Together, we'll continue to deliver exceptional products and service to our customers while expanding our reach and capabilities.' Owned by Pritzker Private Capital alongside management and co-investors, CHG has a workforce of 5,000 across 30 food manufacturing sites in Canada, Western Europe, and the US, and a corporate office in Texas. Set up in 1851 in Texas, the company claims to offer products with a "just-baked-from-scratch" flavour. In 2022, CHG acquired Baldinger and Sons bakeries, a maker of hamburger buns, rolls, bagels and other speciality bakery items for QSR brands. "CH Guenther buys tortilla maker Fresca Mexican Foods" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Business Wire
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
C.H. Guenther Acquires Fresca Mexican Foods to Expand Tortilla Production and Strengthen Foodservice Partnerships
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C.H. Guenther & Son LLC ('CHG'), a commercial baking and food manufacturing business with a 170-year legacy in branded and private label products, today announced the acquisition of Fresca Mexican Foods, LLC ('Fresca'), a premier manufacturer of flour tortillas, corn tortillas and tortilla chips based near Boise, Idaho. The transaction expands CHG's tortilla manufacturing capacity and deepens its relationships with foodservice and premier quick service restaurant ('QSR') customers. With the acquisition of Fresca's product portfolio, facilities and team, CHG further establishes itself as a prominent supplier of premium tortilla products to the foodservice industry. 'I am very pleased to welcome Fresca to the CHG family,' said Rod Hepponstall, president and CEO of CHG. 'The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and strategic partnerships with some of the most prominent fast casual and QSR chains in North America are a great fit as we continue to execute our growth strategy. We share a commitment to quality, innovation and customer service, and I am confident the addition of Fresca's talented team will strengthen CHG's commitment to quality products and excellent service.' 'Joining CHG marks an exciting new chapter for Fresca,' said Andy Savin, president of Fresca. 'Together, we'll continue to deliver exceptional products and service to our customers while expanding our reach and capabilities.' C.H. Guenther & Son is owned by Pritzker Private Capital ('PPC') along with management and co-investors. CHG has more than 5,000 employees in 30 food manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada and Western Europe, and in its corporate office in San Antonio, Texas. 'Fresca is an excellent strategic fit with CHG's portfolio,' said Phil Iler, Principal at PPC. 'CHG has built a terrific commercial baking platform and we're delighted to continue our successful partnership together as the company explores complementary acquisition opportunities to add product capabilities and expand into new geographies.' Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. About C.H. Guenther & Son San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther & Son is a leading food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and 'just baked from scratch' flavor for more than 170 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs more than 5,000 people in 30 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG's well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird, Mi Rancho and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. CHG is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and other co-investors. Visit us at About Fresca Mexican Foods Fresca Mexican Foods manufactures homestyle flour tortillas, die-cut flour tortillas, corn tortillas and tortilla chips in a state-of-the-art, 190,000 square foot facility in Caldwell, Idaho. Since 1977, the company has been supplying customers with better-for-you tortilla products without any preservatives, artificial flavors or colors, while utilizing proprietary recipes, innovative manufacturing processes and fresh-freezing techniques. Today, Fresca produces about 5 million tortillas per day, employs approximately 375 full-time employees, and ships its products to customers all around the world. About Pritzker Private Capital Pritzker Private Capital (PPC) partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders. PPC builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur- and family-owned companies. PPC is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). For more information, visit
