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January 2007 |
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Violet Packing, LLC completes an add-on acquisition of DeIorio’s Frozen Dough Products of Utica, NY |
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Chicago, IL – Violet Packing LLC, a portfolio company of
LaSalle Capital Group, L.P., is pleased to announce the
acquisition of Tast-I-Twist Bakers, Inc. dba DeIorio’s
Frozen Dough Products.
DeIorio’s, based in Utica, New York, is a leading
manufacturer of high quality frozen dough products sold to
pizza chains, convenience stores, and other institutional
foodservice customers. The company was founded in 1924
by Pat and John DeIorio and has been run through the
present generation by Ben DeIorio who will remain active
with the company.
Rob Ragusa, President of Violet Packing, stated, “We are
happy to welcome Ben DeIorio, his management team and
all the employees at DeIorio’s into the Violet Packing
family. DeIorio’s, like Violet, has built a strong tradition
for quality and the highest level of service to its customers.
We’re excited about the opportunities to grow and innovate
with our common customer base.”
Violet Packing, based in Williamstown, NJ is a leading
manufacturer of all natural, kettle cooked, tomato based
sauces and related products sold into to the food service
industry. Jeff Walters, Partner at LaSalle Capital, stated,
"We’re excited to support Rob Ragusa and his team at
Violet in their acquisition of DeIorio’s. Both businesses
share a common tradition and are leaders in their respective
niches of the premium quality food business."
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