{"id":961274,"date":"2026-05-12T07:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cal-maine-foods-and-sara-lee-frozen-bakery-announce-cal-maine-foods-acquisition-of-vans-foods-brand-advancing-cal-maine-foods-diversification-strategy-and-expanding-consume\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T11:21:08","slug":"cal-maine-foods-and-sara-lee-frozen-bakery-announce-cal-maine-foods-acquisition-of-vans-foods-brand-advancing-cal-maine-foods-diversification-strategy-and-expanding-consume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/cal-maine-foods-and-sara-lee-frozen-bakery-announce-cal-maine-foods-acquisition-of-vans-foods-brand-advancing-cal-maine-foods-diversification-strategy-and-expanding-consume\/","title":{"rendered":"Cal-Maine Foods and Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Announce Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 Acquisition of Van\u2019s Foods Brand, Advancing Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 Diversification Strategy and Expanding Consumer-Facing Retail Presence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p>RIDGELAND, Miss, May  12, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=WubTMtqBqC79-ueXb15lALKSM1PwC-vgfPnnG7UFinR_9ioDHJ_dfisSThn_w-cKCAMCBaX8M-2juPeKzIhOgbtaNbOQRG22Mi-ENBYpwUSbLZJl_V-NUk_mybqlvEDs\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: CALM), the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=5P1cTsHoD_0xRDjyMMBE9WnHpeTcsWGk37UFa9hFEFc_3ocyUbxN9l0d2REtk3ixeGPbzVNLy7KleSSjJnThrROACYpZW8OBDfIcbwRJeoqrHx_xDX5qucy0F8LzGgtX\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, LLC<\/a>, a leading manufacturer of premium frozen baked goods, today announced Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 acquisition of certain assets of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=iTu6vTCg0z1fvc2Ae4WVHFDB8xExxPBtmH3J6B0kUNe9CICVx5UCcZkdZ6_Mq_c20jNOVo2pXrG6KfLyfLQJxQf9xlOm3Mowxx2Wr5cUCIo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Van\u2019s Foods<\/a> business of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, LLC, a Kohlberg portfolio company.<\/p>\n<p>Van\u2019s holds the top position in gluten-free waffles, establishing itself as a category leader within the fast-growing better-for-you frozen breakfast segment. This acquisition is aimed at supporting Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 strategy to diversify its business model, grow in prepared foods business-to-consumer (B2C) retail, and deliver greater value across the supply chain.<\/p>\n<p>The addition of Van\u2019s is expected to increase Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 prepared foods annual sales by approximately 10% and volume by about 6% on a pro forma basis. Van\u2019s will enhance Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 ability to serve evolving consumer preferences while strengthening its presence across grocery, e-commerce, and other direct-to-consumer channels. Van\u2019s competes in the fast-growing better-for-you frozen breakfast segment by combining broad retail distribution with a strong value proposition of taste, convenience, and products tailored to a wide range of dietary needs and preferences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVan\u2019s is an exciting and highly complementary addition to our portfolio,\u201d said Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods. \u201cWe believe this acquisition will further our diversification strategy by expanding our reach in prepared foods consumer-facing retail. We see meaningful opportunities to drive growth, unlock efficiencies, and innovate in ways that better serve our customers and consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The acquisition is expected to unlock a range of strategic and operational synergies, including:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Using scale to help improve cost efficiency, quality control, and supply reliability.\n<\/li>\n<li>Utilizing Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 established distribution network to broaden Van\u2019s reach and optimize logistics across retail and direct-to-consumer channels.\n<\/li>\n<li>Customer overlap and cross-selling opportunities, enabling deeper relationships and broader product offerings, including meal solutions that anchor high-protein and convenience occasions.\n<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and R&amp;D collaboration with Cal-Maine Foods\u2019 existing prepared foods business, combining expertise to accelerate product development and respond to emerging consumer trends.\n<\/li>\n<li>Portfolio evolution toward protein-forward offerings, aligning with growing demand for high-protein, better-for-you products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Van\u2019s has cultivated a devoted consumer base, with \u201cVan\u2019s Fans\u201d associating the brand with high-quality, better-for-you frozen breakfast options made from clean-label, allergy-conscious ingredients. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=xLM3NUJEgAIRKj_Yn6Z0hQe2Z0MSdU-s_8chBAmfvxi6Ndqeoet7X2XdcOwWTZwtAGiKurr5i2LbJVkQXh_4GYeTWJd8qgMzD4qCeGnCvJz01U489BkDX8m0VbOieAd-\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">product portfolio<\/a> features a diverse lineup of frozen waffles and pancakes, including gluten-free, protein-enhanced, and whole-grain varieties. Cal-Maine Foods intends to preserve these offerings and build upon this strong brand foundation, continuing to deliver the Van\u2019s branded products that consumers trust while investing to support future growth.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have tremendous respect for the Van\u2019s brand and the relationships it has established with its customers and consumers,\u201d added Mr. Miller. \u201cOur goal is to honor that legacy while bringing additional capabilities and resources to help the brand capture incremental share, supported by a pipeline of innovations expanding into new dayparts, formats, and snacking occasions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Van\u2019s is a genuine category leader with a loyal consumer base, and it is important to us that it have an owner that is best positioned to ensure its continued success,\u201d said Peter Laport, Chief Executive Officer of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery. \u201cWe made the decision to divest the brand to sharpen our focus on our strong portfolio of core brands where we\u2019re investing for the long term. Making disciplined decisions about where we compete is part of how we build a better, more resilient business. We are confident Van\u2019s is going to the right home, with an attractive runway ahead, as Cal-Maine brings complementary capabilities to accelerate its growth, particularly around protein and better-for-you nutrition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following the acquisition, Van\u2019s will continue to operate under its existing brand identity, supported by Cal-Maine\u2019s integrated platform to scale operations, enhance innovation, and increase market access. This transaction further positions Cal-Maine Foods as a diversified, end-to-end food solutions provider, well-equipped to meet the needs of customers across channels and adapt to the evolving food landscape.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Cal-Maine Foods <\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=WubTMtqBqC79-ueXb15lALKSM1PwC-vgfPnnG7UFinT12zjJBn3Got6X2kwGIxVBGUwY4is5ZODL1yCmzpkQbbCbAhRjEPEd3_rKkxdbtU4=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Cal-Maine Foods, Inc.<\/a> (NASDAQ: CALM) is the largest egg company in the United States and a leading player in the egg-based food industry. With a strong national footprint, Cal-Maine Foods provides nutritious, affordable, and sustainable protein to millions of households every day.<\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s portfolio spans the full egg value ladder\u2014from conventional to specialty, including cage-free, organic, brown, free-range, pasture-raised, and nutritionally enhanced\u2014serving both retail and foodservice customers nationwide. Cal-Maine Foods also participates in the growing prepared foods sector, with offerings such as pre-cooked egg patties, omelets, folded and scrambled egg formats, hard-cooked eggs, pancakes, waffles, and specialty wraps. Its branded portfolio includes Eggland\u2019s Best\u00ae, Land O\u2019Lakes\u00ae, Farmhouse Eggs\u00ae, 4Grain\u00ae, Sunups\u00ae, Sunny Meadow\u00ae, MeadowCreek Foods\u00ae, and Crepini\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>Headquartered in Ridgeland, Mississippi, Cal-Maine\u2019s strategy combines scale, operational excellence, and financial discipline with a commitment to innovation and sustainability, to enable the company to deliver trusted nutrition, enduring partnerships, and long-term value for its stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Sara Lee Frozen Bakery<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of frozen bakery and dessert products committed to making life\u2019s moments a little sweeter through quality, value, and irresistible flavor. With a family of trusted brands including Sara Lee\u00ae, Chef Pierre\u00ae, Bistro Collection\u00ae, Superior on Main\u00ae and Cyrus O\u2019Leary\u2019s\u00ae, the company offers a wide variety of pies, cakes, pastries, cookies, muffins and more for foodservice establishments, retail supermarket bakeries and in-store bakery programs. Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, Sara Lee Frozen Bakery operates bakeries across the United States and delivers premium products backed by time-honored recipes, carefully sourced ingredients, and a commitment to customer satisfaction and innovation. To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=BRIY8DcTDnx3MpQ5qbomWzEM4IXEAanLAfcDkIl3BhHU4tg5i8aarqrJ9f8EFMGqncAarpH5LnUmUHXoCOssntAX0RiAbp4Wa-wOtWX2y5sgKXokQ5cokvPrY_H5VjCe\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">www.saraleefrozenbakery.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Kohlberg<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1987, Kohlberg is a leading U.S. middle market private equity firm based in Mount Kisco, New York. The firm invests in leading healthcare and services companies characterized by strong market positions, recurring revenue streams, and resilient end markets, which it identifies through rigorous thematic research grounded in its White Paper Program. Leveraging its team of investment and operating professionals, Kohlberg works with management teams to accelerate growth, enhance operational excellence and create value. As of September 30, 2025, Kohlberg manages approximately $17 billion on behalf of investors globally.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Forward Looking Statements<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are based on management\u2019s current intent, belief, expectations, estimates and projections regarding the company\u2019s acquisition of Van\u2019s, including the company\u2019s ability to successfully integrate Van\u2019s into its existing operations and portfolio and the anticipated benefits of the Van\u2019s acquisition, as well as the company\u2019s business and its industry. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include, among others, (i) the risk factors set forth the company\u2019s SEC Filings (including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated in Part II Item 1A of the company\u2019s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K), (ii) the risks and hazards inherent in the shell egg, egg products, and prepared foods operations (including, as applicable, disease, pests, weather conditions, and potential for product recall), including but not limited to the current outbreak of HPAI affecting poultry in the U.S., Canada and other countries that was first detected in commercial flocks in the U.S. in February 2022 and that impacted our flocks in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2024 and again in March 2026 (iii) changes in the demand for and market prices of shell eggs and feed costs as well as increase in input costs for prepared foods, (iv) the company\u2019s ability to predict and meet demand for cage-free and other specialty eggs, (v) risks, changes, or obligations that could result from the company\u2019s recent or future acquisitions of new flocks or businesses, and risks or changes that may cause conditions to complete a pending acquisition not to be met, (vi) the company\u2019s ability to successfully integrate and manage acquired businesses and realize the expected benefits of such acquisitions, including synergies, cost savings, reduction in earnings volatility, margin expansion, financial returns, expanded customer relationships, or sales or growth opportunities, (vii) the company\u2019s ability to compete effectively with existing and new market entrants, retain existing customers, acquire new customers and grow its product mix including the company\u2019s prepared foods product offerings, (viii) the impacts of government, customer and consumer reactions to high market prices for eggs, including, without limitation, potential new or expanded government regulations (ix) potential impacts to the company\u2019s business as a result of it ceasing to be a \u201ccontrolled company\u201d under the rules of The Nasdaq Stock Market on April 14, 2025, (x) risks relating to potential changes in inflation, interest rates and trade and tariff policies, (xi) adverse results in pending litigation and other legal matters, and (xii) global instability, including as a result of geopolitical conflicts and uncertainties. The company\u2019s SEC filings may be obtained from the SEC or the company\u2019s website, www.calmainefoods.com. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements because, while the company believes the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate. Further, forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the respective dates thereof, or if no date is stated, as of the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by law, the company disclaims any intent or obligation to update publicly these forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Contacts<\/strong>\n      <\/p>\n<p>Investors: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=ddoNABn55nz52gZ_BmzBM5S5Wo2r9heAoPQ-0AatI9HG399Iov_u1zkDw6cabTWB2Hzb6aaFkyJCMMYS9OkrSQ==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ir@cmfoods.com<\/a><br \/>Media: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=a4eWZVlV97bzSile7vtmwynWxlOufQewnO4519DvDPSPPsa2VuLsR4bAA2uJM2hcLF8lMT5U1_VAtKIfcmuywrU2KJMPygGiQ91VpKmOIbo=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">media@cmfoods.com<\/a><br \/>Telephone: (601) 948-6813<\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTcxODAwNyM3NTk3Mjg4IzIwMDgyMjQ=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ODFmMDlhNzMtYjM3Ni00ZDFiLWFlMjAtZDVjNzc2Y2QzNmY1LTEwMTk3OTctMjAyNi0wNS0xMi1lbg==\/tiny\/Cal-Maine-Foods-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RIDGELAND, Miss, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. 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