Bay State Milling buys T.J. Harkins Inc. and subsidiaries
Bay State Milling, Quincy, Mass., says it’s buying T.J. Harkins Basic Commodity Brokers, Inc. and subsidiaries. Both companies are focused on providing nutritious and affordable ingredient solutions for grain-based foods. Bay State says the combination provides a secure supply chain and comprehensive product offerings to customers of both organizations, as well as a synergy of technical expertise across a wide range of product applications and ingredients, including the high-quality and distinctive flours and grain-based blends that Bay State Milling has provided for more than a century.
“The Bay State acquisition of T.J. Harkins will bring an unrivalled platform of grains, edible seeds, specialty flours and organic ingredients to the market. We feel this union provides the perfect legacy in the continuation of our company’s values and vision” says Dan Collins, president and CEO of T.J. Harkins.