Golden State Foods is acquiring KanPak U.S., a dairy-based beverage and dessert supplier. The purchase includes operations in Kansas, Connecticut, Canada, Mexico, and China. Dennis Cohlmia, president and CEO of KanPak, will serve as the company’s chairman of the board. Larry McGill, Golden State President of Food Processing, will be promoted to serve as corporate vice president of Golden State and president and CEO of KanPak. Mark Wetterau, Golden State chairman and CEO, says, “We’re excited about expanding our partnership with KanPak, which will enable GSF and KanPak to increase our offerings to our customers domestically and internationally.”