Shamrock Foods Company, a leading family-owned foodservice distributor in the western United States, is acquiring the Boise, Idaho operations of Food Services of America (FSA).
“The addition of the FSA Boise operations will complement and strengthen our offerings,” said Kent McClelland, president and CEO of Shamrock Foods, in a press release. “We are so excited to have the opportunity to grow our organization to meet the needs of our customers and communities we serve throughout the West.”
Shamrock Foods offers fresh custom-cut meat, seafood, produce, and dairy, as well as dry and frozen groceries, beverages, equipment, and supplies. The distributor services a variety of locations throughout the western U.S., including independent restaurants, national accounts, and healthcare.
Shamrock’s acquisition opportunity was created as a result of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s review of the acquisition by US Foods of the SGA Food Group. As SeafoodSource reported, US Foods is acquiring SGA and its five foodservice distributors, to strengthen its business in the Pacific Northwest.
As a condition to granting approval for that transaction, the FTC is requiring US Foods to divest certain portions of the FSA business, including business serviced out of the FSA Boise, Idaho facility. The acquisition of the Boise operations is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Shamrock Foods and FSA have similar heritages as family-owned and operated organizations.
“Shamrock Foods Company was established nearly 100 years ago with a people-focused culture at the heart of its success. Behind the company’s innovative approach to driving the organization forward is an unwavering commitment to investing in the best people, products and facilities. Food Services of America’s dedication to innovation, agility and delivering the highest levels of service perfectly aligns with Shamrock Foods’ promise to going beyond delivery,” Shamrock said.
Shamrock Foods will begin the transition planning processes “immediately, and is working closely with FSA to ensure a smooth transition,” the distributor said.
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