Indian Harvest Acquires Wild Rice Exchange 2011-11-15

Rice/grains/legumes supplier Indian Harvest Specialtifoods, Inc., has purchased substantially all the assets of Wild Rice Exchange of Woodland, CA. The deal provides the newly combined entity, Indian Harvest Specialtifoods, with expanded sourcing capabilities, greater diversity in packaging options, puffing and infusion capabilities across product lines, increased production capacity, expanded warehousing facilities, professional culinary support across segments and extended sales and service capabilities.

“We feel really fortunate to be able to add this kind of capability with an organization that already had the same commitment to quality that we hold so important,” says Trevor Duininck, managing partner at Indian Harvest. “The Woodland team shares the same commitment to delivering high standards in service and quality, which is clearly demonstrated in the facility, as well as the relationships they cultivate with customers. It’s pretty rare to get such a complete package of quality that fits so well with our existing operations.”

Carlos Zambello, CEO of Wild Rice Exchange and a former employee of Indian Harvest, echoed the sentiment. “This partnership makes perfect sense," he says. "It’s great to be part of the leadership team at Indian Harvest, and a joy to introduce customers to the breadth of what our combined organizations have to meet their needs.”

Indian Harvest foodservice sales will continue to be based in Bemidji, MN, under the direction of Jeff Lande. Production will continue at both Colusa and Woodland facilities in California under the direction of Cruz Gonzalez and Golnar Emam.