Stratas Foods, LLC has signed an agreement to acquire Hillside, New Jersey-based AAK Foodservice. The addition of AAK Foodservice, the North American foodservice site for Sweden-based AAK, aligns with Stratas Foods’ long-term growth objectives, particularly within the value-added oils, dressings, sauces and mayonnaise (DSM) categories. This also allows AAK to focus on European expansion.
The addition of the Hillside facility strengthens Stratas’ manufacturing capabilities in the Northeast, complementing its existing Englewood, New Jersey site, broadening its product offerings and expanding its footprint in key markets.
“The acquisition of AAK Foodservice, Hillside underscores our commitment to expanding our footprint and capabilities in the Northeast. Along with our Englewood, NJ site, AAK Foodservice, Hillside fortifies a robust platform that empowers us to grow with our customers today and well into the future,” says Erik Heggen, chief executive officer of Stratas Foods. “At Stratas, our team is fiercely focused on redefining what is possible to help our customers thrive. Together, our Hillside and Englewood locations are poised to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and stakeholders alike.”
Upon completion of the transaction, employees of AAK Foodservice, Hillside will become part of the Stratas Foods team.