SpartanNash closes acquisition of Caito Foods and BRT

US-based grocery distributor SpartanNash has completed the acquisition of fresh produce supplier Caito Foods Service (Caito) and its Blue Ribbon Transport (BRT) logistics division.

BRT is owned and operated by Caito, which offers internal distribution and logistics services throughout the US.

According to the deal, SpartanNash will acquire Caito’s produce distribution, fresh cut fruits and vegetables businesses, as well as its Fresh Kitchen facility and BRT.

SpartanNash CEO and chairman of the board Dennis Eidson said: “Caito is a premier distributor with best-in-class food processing facilities, including its new Fresh Kitchen.

“Caito’s service area also is complementary to our current distribution footprint, and we look forward to serving customers in new areas in addition to enhancing our offerings to existing customers.

“This acquisition further strengthens our platform and enhances our ability to help our customers serve their consumers, benefiting our associates and the communities we serve.

"We thank our Caito, BRT and SpartanNash associates, customers and suppliers for their support in completing this significant achievement.

“We look forward to leveraging our new platform with its broader customer base and geographic reach to create significant long-term value for our shareholders.”

SpartanNash currently operates across 157 supermarkets in the US under the banners of Family Fare Supermarkets, Family Fresh Market, D&W Fresh Market and SunMart.