Bolthouse Farms to acquire carrot operations of Rousseau Farming

Bolthouse Farms has agreed to acquire Arizona-based Rousseau Farming’s carrot operations. From a strategic standpoint, the acquisition will allow Bolthouse Farms to focus on providing customers more locally grown carrots as part of the company’s regional strategy and “four corners” growing approach—Washington, Georgia, Eastern Canada, and now Arizona, in addition to California. It will also bolster Bolthouse Farms’ plans for innovation in the carrot space. While the company is already equipped when it comes to automation, processing, and packing advancements, Bolthouse plans to refine the product, introduce new varieties, and optimize the growth cycle and supply chain.

“This acquisition will help us scale to serve our customers better by bringing more fresh and healthy, locally grown carrots to them in the Southwest,” said Jeff Dunn, CEO, Bolthouse Farms. “We’ve had a long-standing relationship with the Rousseau family and are committed to partnering with companies that share our core values of sustainability, product quality, and customer service. We look forward to continuing to grow our businesses and support the industry together.”

Rousseau Farming’s name for carrot operations is not expected to change as a result of the acquisition. Additionally, Rousseau Farming will retain ownership of all other produce operations. The terms of the deal, which has been in development for the past few months, are not disclosed, as both companies are privately held.