Two garlic bread processors are coming together, as Furlani Foods has agreed to acquire Cole’s Quality Foods, according to a release from Furlani.
Furlani produces garlic bread products such as garlic Texas toast, loaves, rolls, breadsticks, bread knots and related products. Cole’s introduced frozen garlic bread to the North American market, the release noted, and it has launched innovative products such as twisted and cheese-filled garlic breadsticks over the years.
The combined company would operate five facilities — three from Furlani in Mississauga, Ont., and Oak Creek, Wis.; and two from Cole’s in Muskegon, Mich., and North Liberty, Iowa. It would continue to operate as Furlani Foods, with current Furlani CEO Jonathan Kawaja remaining in that post. Both the Furlani and Cole’s brands are sold at U.S. retail locations, while Furlani also produces private-label and foodservice products.
The acquisition is subject to standard regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
