C.H. Guenther expands North American presence with acquisition of Les Aliments Mejicano
The acquisition significantly expands CHG’s tortilla manufacturing and distribution capabilities, strengthening its ability to serve the vast North American foodservice and retail markets.
CANADA – C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (“C.H. Guenther” or “CHG”), a commercial baking and food manufacturing company with a 175-year heritage of quality and innovation, has acquired Les Aliments Mejicano Inc. (“Mejicano Foods” or “Mejicano”), a producer of flour tortillas with a 30-year legacy of product innovation and excellence.
The deal enhances CHG’s production scale, innovation capabilities, and partnerships with major foodservice and retail brands, marking another step in the company’s aggressive growth in the bakery and ethnic foods sectors.
By integrating Mejicano’s advanced capabilities, diverse product portfolio and experienced team, CHG continues to build a scaled platform in the fast-growing tortilla category.
Les Aliments Mejicano, founded over 30 years ago and led by brothers Philippe and Pascal Gadoua, operates facilities in Anjou and St. Hubert near Montreal.
The company specializes in high-quality wheat-flour tortillas, including regular, whole-wheat, multigrain, tomato & basil, and vegan options, serving private-label, foodservice, and retail customers primarily in Canada.
Mejicano brings strategically located, state-of-the-art facilities that enhance CHG’s supply chain flexibility and capacity, enabling the combined company to support better national and regional foodservice and retail partners, as well as private-label customers.
Financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.
CHG, a 175-year-old leader in commercial baking and food manufacturing, views the acquisition as a key enhancer of its tortilla platform.
“This acquisition is a reflection of CHG’s momentum as it continues to scale its footprint in attractive categories,” said Phillip Iler, Principal at PPC.
“Mejicano’s capabilities and customer relationships are highly complementary to CHG’s core business, and we believe the combined platform is well-positioned for continued growth. We look forward to continuing to support CHG’s efforts to broaden their platform in support of their customers.”
This follows its 2025 purchase of Fresca Mexican Foods, signaling a focused push into tortilla production amid rising demand for authentic Mexican-inspired products in quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and private-label lines.
The integration of Mejicano’s expertise promises to accelerate product development and strengthen supply chains for CHG’s clients.
Industry observers note this deal reflects broader consolidation trends in the US$10 billion-plus North American flatbread market, where scale is critical for competing with imports and meeting sustainability demands.
CHG’s expanded Canadian operations position it to capitalize on cross-border trade under USMCA, potentially introducing Mejicano’s innovations to US markets.
As agribusiness evolves, such acquisitions underscore investments in localized manufacturing and plant-based offerings to align with consumer shifts toward healthier, ethical foods.
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