Really Cool Food, Renaissance Food Merge Operations

The Really Cool Food Company LLC, a leading natural and organic prepared foods company, and Renaissance Food Group LLC, a leader in the distribution and production of fresh value added fruits and vegetables, announced a merger that will offer retailers and consumers the broadest selection of the freshest prepared and value added fresh foods, according to the companies.

Renaissance Food Group will lead the sales and marketing team for the combined companies and will utilize a network of production facilities and distribution centers strategically located across the country. The merger will combine the innovation, talents and proprietary technology of both companies and create an unprecedented menu of nutritious and convenient meal solutions utilizing four brands: Garden Highway-Chef Essentials; Really Cool Foods; Garden Highway; and Kitchen 1836.

The Renaissance Food Group has developed a strong reputation with premier retailers to provide quality fresh cut fruits, vegetables and creative value-added produce options. The expansion into the Garden Highway-Chef Essentials brand has provided an innovative line of recipe-ready ingredients and side dishes positioned to cross promote and create a destination within the store.

By minimizing food miles with this new distribution network, retailers can offer a variety of choices that are fresher for their shopper’s busy lifestyle. This full-line solution combined with well-established distribution and delivery channels will create a significant shopping experience that is unmatched in the prepared foods sector.