Large US produce distributor takes on seafood with new acquisition
Baldor President said the company is excited to expand its reach into the seafood industry.
Baldor Specialty Foods, a distributor of fresh produce and specialty foods in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, has acquired Pierless Fish of Brooklyn, a supplier of seafood to New York City restaurants.
"Historically, Baldor has strengthened its business by having strong and direct relationships with our farmers and we are now excited to apply that same approach to the seafood industry," said Michael Muzyk, president of Baldor Specialty Foods, of the deal.
Pierless Fish will continue to run its operations independently out of its facility in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park.
“Baldor’s distribution network and impressive infrastructure is going to broaden the reach of our premier seafood and get it into the hands of restaurants and chefs who might otherwise never discover the quality products Pierless Fish has to offer,” said Robert DeMasco, the seafood company’s founder.
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