Sweet Ovations, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of fruit and non-fruit preparations to the refrigerated dairy, frozen dessert, bakery, beverage and foodservice markets, today announced its acquisition of the assets and operations of Golden West Fruit Company, a fruit preparation manufacturer with a legacy that spans more than 80 years. Golden West Fruit Company and its fruit pasteurization and processing plant are located in Commerce, Calif., with a distribution footprint across 11 of the Western United States.

“We are excited to welcome the Golden West Fruit Company and its loyal customers to our growing family,” said Beth Agnew, Marketing Manager, Sweet Ovations. “The integration of Golden West Fruit Company into Sweet Ovations broadens our scope in the west and enables us to enhance our customer base, as both companies have a strong track record and an unparalleled knowledge base in fruit and non-fruit preparations.”

About Sweet Ovations:
For more than 80 years, Sweet Ovations has provided the highest-quality fruit and non-fruit ingredients to widely recognized customers in the refrigerated dairy, frozen dessert, bakery, beverage and foodservice marketplaces. Sweet Ovations has one of the largest and most experienced research & development teams in the country, focused intently on trends in fruit and non-fruit preparations, product integrity and consistency, the sourcing of premium quality ingredients, and the ability to build custom solutions for each customer. For more information on Sweet Ovations, visit www.sweetovations.com or call 1-800-280-9387.

Contacts:
Sweet Ovations
Beth Agnew, Marketing Manager
215-613-2136