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The J. M. Smucker Company Acquires Knott's Berry Farm(R) Food Brand From ConAgra Foods, Inc.

Publication: PR Newswire
Publication Date: 13-MAY-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
ORRVILLE, Ohio, May 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The J. M. Smucker Company today announced that it has acquired the Knott's Berry Farm(R) food brand from ConAgra Foods, Inc. . Knott's Berry Farm produces and markets high quality jams, jellies, preserves, and gift boxes in the retail and foodservice channels. The transaction does not include the Knott's Berry Farm amusement park, which is not owned by either company. Financial terms were not disclosed.

"Knott's Berry Farm is a well recognized brand with a long and rich history, complementing our existing line of fruit spreads and offering our consumers additional choices," commented Vincent Byrd, senior vice president, consumer market.

ConAgra Foods CEO Gary Rodkin said,...

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