Minnesota-based Henry’s Foods to be acquired by AMCON Distributing Company

AMCON Distributing Company, a Nebraska-based convenience distributor, has agreed to acquire Minnesota-based Henry’s Foods for an undisclosed price.

Headquartered in Alexandria, Henry’s Foods caters to food service accounts, grocery stores, and convenience stores. The products it supplies are from brands such as Grandma E’s Bakery, DeliMax, Java Classics, Teco’s Tacos, Fresh Pressed Café, and Slammerz among others.

Kellie Janssen — Henry’s Foods President said: “Our organization is excited about this transaction as together we will be able to add increased capabilities for Henry’s customers.

“We now have the enhanced facilities, capacity and geographic reach to serve our customers as they grow. AMCON shares our respect for a positive and collaborative work environment among colleagues which is another key element of our success.”

AMCON Distributing Company said that the business and name of Henry’s Foods will stay in the marketplace and the latter will operate as its fully-owned subsidiary with Kellie Janssen to continue in the role of president.

Andrew C. Plummer — AMCON Distributing Company President and Chief Operating Officer said: “Henry’s is the preeminent provider of high-quality foodservice to the convenience distribution industry and will add important new offerings and expertise that we can bring to our customer base.

“We also look forward to sharing the customer-centered suite of services that AMCON has developed to add value for Henry’s customers. Kellie Janssen’s unwavering commitment and dedication to customer service is a shared value between AMCON and Henry’s and is ultimately the foundation to build an exciting business for the future.”

The deal, which is subject to customary conditions, is likely to close in AMCON Distributing Company’s second quarter of fiscal 2023.