C.H. Guenther Accelerates Growth with Acquisition of Mejicano Foods, Expanding Tortilla Platform Across North America

Transaction enhances manufacturing scale, innovation capabilities and strategic partnerships with leading foodservice brands

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C.H. Guenther & Son LLC (“C.H. Guenther” or “CHG”), a commercial baking and food manufacturing company with a 175-year heritage of quality and innovation, today announced it has acquired Les Aliments Mejicano Inc. (“Mejicano Foods” or “Mejicano”), a producer of flour tortillas with a 30-year legacy of product innovation and excellence.

The acquisition significantly expands CHG’s tortilla manufacturing and distribution capabilities, strengthening its ability to serve the vast North American foodservice and retail markets. By integrating Mejicano’s advanced capabilities, diverse product portfolio and experienced team, CHG continues to build a scaled platform in the fast-growing tortilla category.

“This is an exciting step forward for CHG as we continue to invest in high-growth, high-demand categories,” said Rod Hepponstall, President and CEO of CHG. “Mejicano brings exceptional manufacturing capabilities, strong customer relationships and a reputation for quality that aligns perfectly with our values. Together, we are even better positioned to deliver innovative, premium products and service to our customers.”

Based near Montreal, Quebec, Mejicano brings strategically located, state-of-the-art facilities that enhance CHG’s supply chain flexibility and capacity and enable the combined company to better support national and regional foodservice and retail partners, as well as private-label customers.

“We are proud to join the C.H. Guenther family at such an exciting time for our business,” said Philippe and Pascal Gadoua, co-owners of Mejicano Foods. “CHG shares our deep commitment to quality, innovation and customer partnership. This combination creates new opportunities for our team and customers alike, allowing us to expand our reach while continuing to deliver the products and service our partners rely on. We are excited about what we will accomplish together.”

C.H. Guenther is owned by PPC along with management and co-investors. CHG employs more than 5,000 people across 30 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Western Europe, with its headquarters in San Antonio, Texas.

“This acquisition is a reflection of CHG’s momentum as it continues to scale its footprint in attractive categories,” said Phillip Iler, Principal at PPC. “Mejicano’s capabilities and customer relationships are highly complementary to CHG’s core business, and we believe the combined platform is well positioned for continued growth. We look forward to continuing to support CHG’s efforts to broaden their platform in support of their customers.”

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About C.H. Guenther & Son

San Antonio-headquartered C.H. Guenther & Son is a leading food manufacturer that has delivered high-quality products and “just baked from scratch” flavor for more than 175 years. Founded in Texas in 1851, the global company employs more than 5,000 people in 30 manufacturing locations in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. CHG is a leading supplier of value-added grain-based and frozen food products for foodservice clients and select consumer markets. CHG’s well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird, Mi Rancho and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. CHG is owned by PPC along with management and other co-investors. Visit us at www.chg.com.

About PPC

PPC is a family-oriented investment firm that specializes in partnering with family-, founder- and management-owned companies in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm's differentiated investor base, which is anchored by family investors, allows for aligned decision-making, flexible transaction structures, and a focus on achieving long-term business objectives. For more information, visit PPCPartners.com.