Woodland Gourmet, a Waukegan, Illinois-based food processing company that supplies plant-based specialty ingredients including herbs and spices for the food service industry, has acquired Salt Lake City-based Sevillo Fine Foods.
Sevillo provides culinary ingredients, including fire-grilled vegetables, slow-roasted tomatoes, pickled vegetables, spreads and sauces for food service providers.
“This strategic move aims to enhance Woodland Gourmet’s product portfolio and value-added capabilities, further solidifying its position in the food service, retail and industrial markets,” Woodland Gourmet said in a statement.
“Joining forces with Woodland Gourmet is an exciting opportunity to expand our operations and bring our expertise and award-winning products to a broader audience,” said Jeff Babikian, owner of Sevillo Fine Foods. “Together, we seek to offer unique customer solutions enabled by a diverse portfolio, enhanced capabilities,and the same unwavering commitment to quality and flavor.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Sevillo Fine Foods into the Woodland Gourmet family,” said John Buckles, CEO of Woodland Gourmet. “Sevillo’s dedication to quality and innovation complements our vision to cultivate authentic, culinary-forward solutions and experiences for the food industry. This acquisition allows us to expand our offerings and better serve our diverse customer base.”