McCall Farms Acquires Sager Creek Vegetable Company Brands

EFFINGHAM, S.C., Sept. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- McCall Farms, known for its tasty line of high quality, seasoned southern-style vegetables and fruits, announced today they are acquiring the brands of Sager Creek Vegetable Company, a division of San Francisco-based Del Monte Foods, Inc.  The acquired retail and foodservice brands have national and regional distribution and include well-known names like Allens®, Veg-all®, Popeye®, Princella®, Freshlike® and Trappey's®.

"Leading brands like Allens fit perfectly with our heritage of making authentic, southern-style vegetables that can be served as a meal, side-dish or used as a key cooking ingredient," said Woody Swink, Co-President at McCall Farms.  "The opportunity we have to expand the branded products we offer is made possible thanks to our employees. They are truly dedicated and passionate about McCall Farms being known as the preferred supplier for the highest quality vegetables available in retail and foodservice," added Swink.

About McCall Farms
McCall Farms is one of America's leading producers of farm-fresh canned vegetables and fruits. Established in 1838, McCall Farms employs over 1,000 people in its 1 million square foot manufacturing facility and corporate offices in Effingham, SC.  The family-owned and operated company produces a wide variety of high-quality, Southern-style products under four nationally distributed brands in retail and foodservice:  Glory Foods ®, Margaret Holmes®, Peanut Patch® and Bruce's Yams®.  Their new Glory Farms® brand, in an innovative, industry-first "See-thru" can, was introduced in early 2017 and is continuing to expand its retail distribution.  For more information on McCall Farms, visit mccallfarms.com.

SOURCE McCall Farms

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