HUNGRY FOR MORE: Hudson River Foods Rounding Out Product Offerings with Acquisition of Dancing Deer Bakery and Hodgson Mill
Boston-based Kosher Gourmet Gift Basket Company and Illinois-based Whole-Grain Products Manufacturer Move to 100,000-Square-Foot Manufacturing Plant in the Hudson River Valley
Castleton, NY (May 21, 2019) – Hudson River Foods, a family of organic, non-GMO, kosher, vegan and allergy-free food and beverages, has acquired Boston-based gourmet gift basket company Dancing Deer Baking Co. and Effingham, IL-based Hodgson Mill, which produces flours, cereals, baking ingredients and baking mixes. Both companies’ operations have moved to Hudson River Foods’ headquarters in the Hudson River Valley, just south of Albany, NY.
“With these strategic acquisitions, Hudson River Foods continues to reinforce its leadership position in every aspect of the non-gmo, kosher and organic food and beverage market,” said Donna Ratner, chief operating officer of Hudson River Foods. “We’ve come a long way since we first started selling green drinks in 2005 and made our first acquisition in 2008. We’re absolutely thrilled to bring these cutting-edge brands into the fold.”
Dancing Deer offers gourmet cookie and brownie gift baskets and homemade-style bakery items. Founded in 1994 in a former pizza parlor in West Roxbury, MA, DD made a name for itself selling baked-from-scratch gift baskets through grocery, direct-to-consumer, reseller and corporate channels. The company, which was started by a baker, a business strategist and an artist who have since moved on, offers dedicated allergen-free options in their lines.
Hodgson Mill, a family-owned company that has grown into a national leader in whole grain products and high-quality gluten-free flours, cereals, baking mixes, quinoa and rice, uses a premium milling process to ensure all of its grains’ nutritious germ, bran and natural oils are fully preserved. The products are sold in BPA-free packaging.
The companies have transitioned to Hudson River Foods’ environmentally conscious 100,000-square-foot manufacturing plant outfitted with energy-efficient HVAC systems and LED lighting for the Hudson River Foods family of brands, including Tempt Hemp, European Gourmet Bakery, Cherrybrook Kitchen, Epic Seed, 479 Popcorn, Healthy To Go and High Country Kombucha.
About Hudson River Foods
Located in the scenic Hudson River Valley in upstate New York, Cell-nique Corp., dba Hudson River Foods (formerly Healthy Brands Collective), is the parent company to a nationally and internationally known portfolio of better-for-you natural and organic brands, including Tempt Hemp, European Gourmet Bakery, Cherrybrook Kitchen, High Country Kombucha, Healthy To Go, Epic Seed and 479 Popcorn. Established in 2005 by Dan Ratner, a former GE Capital executive, and Donna Ratner, one of the founding pioneers of MTV, Hudson River Foods is committed to environmentally responsible business practices, and is dedicated to providing “Healthier Foods, Healthier Life.” Visit https://hudsonriverfoods.com/.
Where to Find Us
Products manufactured by Hudson River Foods are available in leading grocery, natural and specialty retailers nationwide, and through leading distributors including UNFI, KeHE, DPI, Davidson, CNS and more. For wholesale inquiries contact sales@hudsonriverfoods.com, tel 888.417.9343.
Contact
Steven Hoffman, Compass Natural. steve@compassnaturalmarketing.com, tel 303.807.1042
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