Ralcorp Holdings has completed the purchase of Cottage Bakery, a manufacturer of frozen par-baked breads and frozen dough sold in the retail and foodservice channels.

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Announcing the acquisition, Ralcorp said that Cottage Bakery’s management team will continue operations at its manufacturing facility in California, where it employs 690 people


Kevin J. Hunt, co-chief executive officer and president of Ralcorp said: “We welcome the Cottage Bakery management team and employees to the Ralcorp family. Cottage will become a key part of Ralcorp’s Frozen Bakery Products segment and will enhance Ralcorp’s existing frozen bakery product offerings.”

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