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Dole acquires SunnyRidge Farm
United States
Thursday 13 October 2011
MD
Dole has acquired SunnyRidge Farm, producer of blueberries in a bid to increase its product offer.
Dole Food Co. has acquired the parent company of blueberry provider SunnyRidge Farm Inc. in a bid to expand its product offer.
The amount of the transaction is not known. Sunnyridge Farm produces and packages blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries. Its facilities are located in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Mexico
The purchase of Sunnyridge Farm will allow Dole to complement its range of berries. The sale of packaged products is experiencing a sharp increase and blueberries and blackberries are among the most popular products.
source : wall street journal
