Ben E. Keith Foods is announcing the purchase of Orrell's Food Service Inc. The acquisition includes all assets of Orrell's Food Service — including the 106,000-square-foot distribution center in Linwood, N.C., as well as JEM Foods Inc., a meat processing plant also located in Linwood. This acquisition will create the tenth division of Ben E. Keith Foods across 19 states.
"The acquisition of Orrell's allows Ben E. Keith Foods to continue its expansion into North Carolina, serve new and existing customers, and provide additional opportunity for our employees and partners," said Mike Sweet, president of Ben E. Keith Foods. "We are excited to welcome all Orrell Food Service employees into our organization and continue a strong focus on customer service."