Tyson Mexican Original Inc., a subsidiary of Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Ark., has acquired the assets of Don Julio Foods, Clearfield, Utah. Don Julio makes flour and corn tortillas and salty snacks, such as potato chips, tortilla chips and pretzels, which it sells to retailers throughout the U.S. under the Don Julio Authentic and Clover Club brands.
Tyson Mexican Original is the second largest manufacturer of tortillas in the U.S. A majority of its sales are currently with foodservice customers. The acquisition is expected to put the company’s products on grocery store shelves throughout the U.S.