Richardson International Acquires 8th Avenue Pasta Business (Ronzoni)
December 1, 2025
Richardson International Limited has completed the acquisition of the pasta business of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, including a durum mill, three pasta manufacturing facilities (Carrington, ND; New Hope, MN; Winchester, VA) and the Ronzoni brand. The business was sold by Post Holdings/8th Avenue and transfers more than 500 US employees to Richardson, strengthening Richardson's vertically integrated durum-to-pasta supply chain and expanding its retail, private-label, foodservice and ingredient capabilities in North America.
- Buyers
- Richardson International Limited
- Targets
- 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (pasta business; Ronzoni brand)
- Sellers
- Post Holdings, Inc.
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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