The investment will upgrade soybean and corn processing facilities, create new jobs and support a wider effort to improve the company’s North American operations.
The acquisition forms part of ARYZTA’s strategy to reinforce its presence in key European markets and improve access to premium frozen bakery products for customers in France.
The deal marks a significant expansion for the Spanish frozen dough giant into the competitive North American foodservice market, though the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The strategic separation is designed to unlock shareholder value and allow both entities to pursue focused growth strategies tailored to their respective markets.
The new facility, expected to be completed and commissioned in 2026, will consolidate several smaller inland bakeries into a single high-capacity production hub capable of producing approximately 12,000 loaves of bread every hour.