Gonnella Baking acquires frozen dough manufacturer
With demand for frozen bakery products rising steadily, Gonnella’s move positions the company to meet growing consumer needs while reinforcing its reputation for quality and reliability.
USA – Gonnella Baking Co., a prominent player in the frozen bakery products sector, has completed the acquisition of Lineage Manufacturing, LLC, a respected producer of high-quality frozen dough.
The deal strengthens Gonnella’s manufacturing capabilities on the West Coast, aligning with rising demand in foodservice and retail channels.
The acquisition centers on Lineage’s state-of-the-art 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Centralia, Washington, now operating as Gonnella Frozen Products, LLC.
Equipped with advanced sheeting lines, high-speed systems, robotic stacking, and an Innovation Center for product development, the site enhances efficiency and quality control.
It adds 1,600 pallet positions of frozen warehouse capacity and employs 39 skilled workers, integrating seamlessly with Lineage’s temperature-controlled distribution services.
The transaction closed on August 1, 2025, with a Transition Services Agreement extending through November 30, 2025, ensuring smooth operations.
This move creates a coast-to-coast network, with facilities now in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Washington, improving supply-chain resilience amid volatile freight costs.
Tony Mazukelli, Gonnella’s secretary-officer and director, highlighted faster regional access and production flexibility for customers.
Lineage, Inc., the world’s largest temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, will provide ongoing warehousing and distribution support, underscoring a partnership for scalable growth.
Tim Smith, Lineage’s Chief Commercial Officer, praised the acquisition as innovative for West Coast expansion.
For Gonnella, this vertically integrated operation enhances its focus on consistent frozen dough and baked products, which are vital to bakery innovation in snacks and foodservice.
In the competitive US bakery manufacturing landscape, this acquisition addresses surging demand for protein-enriched and clean-label dough.
It positions Gonnella to innovate on formulas amid trends such as plant-based and ready-to-bake solutions, while mitigating risks from supply disruptions.
The deal reflects broader M&A activity in food processing, where strategic facilities drive efficiency.
Gonnella’s growth strategy emphasizes quality and nationwide service, with the Centralia site enabling new product optimization for retail partners.
Consumers and operators benefit from reliable, high-volume frozen dough supplies.
This development reinforces Gonnella’s legacy since its family-operated roots, while adapting to modern food-tech needs in a dynamic market.
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