A specialty acquisition recently hit the newswires. Once Again, a provider of nut and seed butter products, recently announced its acquisition of Big Tree Organic Farms.
“As we strive to be a one-stop shop for organic and natural, nut and seed products, the acquisition of Big Tree Organic Farms is big news for us,” commented Bob Gelser, Chief Executive Officer. “Being closer to the commodity in California where 80 percent of the world's almonds are grown allows us to expand our supply chain and reduce our carbon footprint, all while meeting the growing demand for clean-ingredient almond products. We're also excited for the opportunity to partner directly with Big Tree Organic Farms' almond growers and support their great work and sustainable farming practices.”
As a release noted, this acquisition positions the company close to an almond crop produced in the Central Valley of California.
There are many benefits to this transaction, one of which is that the purchase allows Once Again to increase efficiencies and reduce environmental impact for its West Coast industrial customers. Plus, the acquisition of the facility eliminates the need for Once Again to ship almonds cross-country between California and its headquarters in upstate New York.
It also boosts the company’s overall portfolio to include certified non-GMO and certified organic diced, sliced, and slivered almonds, plus almond flour. All product and packaging specifications (i.e. non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and kosher) align with Once Again's existing offerings. In addition, the new facility will continue to meet regulatory requirements as a SQF-certified facility.
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