Newly Weds Foods Inc., a global food ingredients company, has acquired of U.K.-based Jigsaw Foods Ltd.
Chicago-based Newly Weds Foods produces food coatings, seasonings, sauces and functional ingredients for the food processing and food service industries. In addition to 17 North American manufacturing facilities, Newly Weds now has 11 plants throughout the U.K., China, Australia, Thailand, the Philippines and New Zealand with one location in India soon to come on line. All support customers in more than 80 countries.
Jigsaw provides customized products including sauces, butters, dressings and spreads to all types of food manufacturers and food service operators across the U.K. and U.S. The Jigsaw Foods operation joins existing Newly Weds Foods U.K. sites located in Ossett, Banbury and Corby.
“The addition of Jigsaw Foods is one more step in Newly Weds Foods strategy to grow the company’s global portfolio of liquid product capabilities,” said Newly Weds Foods President Charles T. Angell. “Along with the acquisition of liquids manufacturer Mullins Food Products just 18 months ago, Newly Weds is positioning itself very well to meet the needs and expectations of customers wanting to take advantage of this exciting flavor forward category.”
