J & J Snack Foods Announces Acquisition of Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels

Gerald B. Shreiber, J & J's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are delighted to acquire this prestigious brand and look forward to growing it further. Scott Holstein will remain with the company as Senior Vice President."

11 Jun 2012 --- J & J Snack Foods Corp. (JJSF) announced that it has acquired the assets of Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels, a small soft pretzel company based in Chicago which features all natural premium pretzels. Each Kim & Scott's all-natural pretzel is twisted by hand and made from scratch. The pretzels, which offer flavors including stuffed grilled cheese and stuffed pizza, are a great source of whole grains and free from trans fats, preservatives and hydrogenated oils.

Gerald B. Shreiber, J & J's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are delighted to acquire this prestigious brand and look forward to growing it further. Scott Holstein will remain with the company as Senior Vice President."

"For the past 16 years, we have put our heart and soul into this small business," says Scott Holstein, founder of Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels. "We sought out this opportunity from J & J to ensure bigger and better for our brand, our company and our family."