Reser's Fine Foods Acquires St. Clair Foods
May 29, 2024
Reser's Fine Foods has agreed to acquire St. Clair Foods, a Memphis-based manufacturer of refrigerated deli salads, frozen side dishes and frozen entrees. St. Clair will become an operating division of Reser's; founder Oscar H. Edmonds III will move to an advisory role while his children remain in leadership, and the deal is intended to create regional, channel and product growth opportunities for Reser's.
- Buyers
- Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
- Targets
- St. Clair Foods, Inc.
- Sellers
- Edmonds family (owners of St. Clair Foods)
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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