Maplehurst Bakeries to purchase Creative Occasions
George Weston Ltd., Toronto, announced Jan. 19 that Maplehurst Bakeries LLC, a subsidiary of Weston Foods, has agreed to purchase Creative Occasions Inc., a Nashville, TN-based manufacturer of decorated cakes sold throughout the United States. The transaction is expected to close by the end of this month.
“This strategic acquisition adds talented people, high-quality new products and capability to our growing cake portfolio,” says Kevin McDonough, president of Weston Foods’ Frozen and Biscuit Divisions. “It will support the growing needs of our customers as we plan to offer an expanded and high-quality portfolio of products to our customers throughout the United States and Canada.”