"Woodland Gourmet a provider of globally-sourced, plant-based ingredients based in Waukegan, IL, is pleased to announce that it has acquired Idan Foods ("Idan"), a provider of breadings and batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings based in Hawthorne, NJ. The Idan acquisition further positions Woodland as a critical, innovation-driven partner to customers across the foodservice and industrial channels, addressing the growing demand for outsourced product development.

The entire Woodland team and I are pleased to welcome Giorgio and Idan, and we are excited about how these new categories will create value for Woodland's customers." Giorgio Nadi, President of Idan Foods, added, "We at Idan are excited to join the Woodland team and look forward to accelerating our growth and continuing to partner with our current and new customers." 

About Woodland Gourmet

Woodland Gourmet, headquartered in Waukegan, IL, is a provider of plant-based specialty ingredients, including herbs, spices, mushrooms, rice, grains, chilies, nuts, seeds, and fruits. Woodland leverages a robust global procurement network, strong in-house culinary and R&D infrastructure, value-added processing, quality assurance, and unique packaging capabilities to sell into foodservice, industrial, retail, and e-commerce channels across North America.

About Idan Foods

Idan Foods, headquartered in Hawthorne, NJ, manufactures and develops breading and batters, coating systems, baking mixes, and seasonings. Idan has a strong portfolio of branded offerings and offers customers custom solution development services. Idan focuses strongly on high-quality products and customer service and is a key partner to high-growth foodservice operators, large established foodservice distributors, and innovative industrial customers.

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