C.J. Vitner Company, a leading manufacturer and distributor of snack foods in the greater Chicago market, has been sold to California-based Snak King Corp.
C.J. Vitner, founded in 1926, is one of the oldest
family-owned-and-operated snack food companies in the country. It operates a 138,000 square foot manufacturing facility on 50 acres in Freeport, Illinois and has distribution centers in Chicago, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Vitner's customers include many of the nation's largest retail, supermarket and convenience store chains, as well as leading regional retailers in the Midwest.
Snak King is one of the largest independent snack food manufacturers in the United States. Its 277,000 square foot facility in the City of Industry, California serves the national market with organic, kosher, Hispanic and traditional snacks under The Whole Earth, El Sabroso, Granny Goose, Jensen's Orchard and Snak King brands, as well as private label products.
Barry C. Levin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Snak King said,"We have known the Vitner family for many years, both as
distributors of El Sabroso products in the Midwest and as highly
respected leaders in our industry. We are very proud
that they have chosen to become part of the Snak King organization and
are entrusting to us their heritage of more than eight decades of
quality." The current Vitner management team will continue to oversee manufacturing and distribution, Mr. Levin said.
Bill Vitner, Chairman and CEO of C.J. Vitner Co., said,
"Joining with Snak King enables Vitner's to deliver a truly nationwide
solution to our customers in terms of products, distribution and
services. Snak King has been at the forefront of our industry in quality
and innovation, and we are delighted to have joined their team."
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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