B&G Foods Sells B&M and Joan of Arc Brands to McCall Farms
PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) announced today that it has sold the B&M brand of baked beans and brown bread and the Joan of Arc brandof kidney, chili and other canned beans to McCall Farms, Inc.
“The sale of the B&M and Joan of Arc brands is another step in our efforts to simplify our portfolio, focus on our core brands and strengthen our balance sheet,” said Robert D. Mills, President and Chief Executive Officer of B&G Foods. “We remain focused on taking actions that support profitable growth and reduce leverage. We believe McCall Farms is the right owner for these brands going forward.”
B&G Foods intends to use the net proceeds from the sale to repay long-term debt.
The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About B&G Foods, Inc.
Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 45 brands you know and love, including B&G, Bear Creek, College Inn, Cream of Wheat, Crisco, Dash,Kitchen Basics, Las Palmas, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.
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