Tyson Buys Stuffed Bread Stick Brand
by January 20, 2014 2:02 pm 154 views
Tyson Foods Inc. of Springdale recently purchased frozen food vendor Bosco’s Pizza Co. of Warren, Mich., according to a press release sent out Monday.
Known for “The Original Bosco Stick,” the company produces a variety of stuffed bread sticks and frozen pizzas for food services and retail customers throughout the Midwest, with some retailers nationwide.
The acquisition was complete Jan. 18.
“This is part of our company’s strategic plan to grow our domestic prepared foods business,” Donnie King, Tyson Foods’ president of prepared foods, said in the press release.
The company, which employs about 150 people, will retain its name, according to the news release. Also, Bosco’s vice president of sales and marketing Craig Mulhinch and vice president of operations Paul Morgan will continue to run the day-to-day operations of the company.
Bosco’s Pizza founder Mark Artinian will continue with the company in an advisory role.
Tyson is the largest supplier of pepperoni and pizza toppings to the food service industry, according to the press release.