Hershey says this acquisition expands the variety of snacking choices it can offer consumers, adding a high-growth brand that complements the company's existing portfolio and brings additional manufacturing capacity.
Additionally, in response to the recent fires in the Los Angeles area, Cascade Milling donated nearly 8 tons of its Just-Add-Water Organic Pancake & Waffle Mix to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.
These flours are crafted with nutrient-rich, responsibly sourced grains processed through traditional low-temperature milling techniques at a low speed.
The company employs more than 100 full-time people and relies on several co-packers throughout the U.S. to service its national retail partners and consumer base.
The joint efforts aim to reduce waste, increase recycling of organics, reduce climate pollution, save families and businesses money, and support a circular economy.
The new facility spans 140,000 sq. ft., including 100,000 sq. ft. of production, with six vertical layers of growing capacity and 40,000 sq. ft. for processing and packing.
