Fruit d’Or, a Québec company specialized in the processing of organic and conventional cranberry and wild blueberry, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Decas Cranberry Products, Inc. (Decas), an independent family business that has been rooted in the State of Massachusetts, the industry’s birthplace, for several generations. The transaction will enhance Fruit d’Or’s leading role on the North American and international scenes.
"Today’s announcement is a milestone in Fruit d’Or’s history. This key transaction will ensure sustainable growth and achieve our vision for the future of the industry," stated Martin Le Moine, Fruit d’Or Founder and President. "We are proud to write our next chapters with Decas and to combine our expertise while leveraging our shared values of sustainability, innovation and respect."
"This acquisition supports the objective of strengthening Fruit d’Or’s positioning and will help meet the high international demand for berries," said Carl Blouin, Executive Vice-President and CEO, Fruit d’Or. "To remain a leader in our field, we must constantly create new opportunities and focus on innovation. Together, we will be well positioned to bring our berries to new heights," Mr. Blouin added.
A Family Affair
The Fruit d’Or story is, first and foremost, one of partnerships and strong family values. Sustainability is also central to the company’s culture. Preserving natural resources in an environment where innovation and authentic relationships are privileged has always played an important role in Fruit d’Or’s ways of doing.
Similarly, Decas Cranberry Products, Inc. is a third-generation family business founded in 1934 by Greek immigrant brothers. The family business has stayed true to the values of its founders and is committed to quality, community, and sustainability.
"Today marks an exciting turning point for our company. Decas and Fruit d’Or have common values and the same commitment. I am thrilled with the opportunity this will provide our customers, growers and employees. We are happy to take this step forward and join forces with Fruit d’Or, and we’re confident about the future," said Michael McManama, President and CEO at Decas Cranberry Products, Inc.
“The foundation of the cranberry business is farming. Fruit d’Or and Decas share a commitment to the land, and this is a perfect partnership. The Decas family knows that our growers and our employees will be in good hands. The Decas legacy lives on,” concludes John Decas; second-generation owner, farmer and former President of Decas.
The transaction includes a processing plant, as well as Decas producing acres. Decas will operate as an American subsidiary and keep its name, as well as the Decas Farms® brand. Its corporate headquarters will remain in Carver, Massachusetts.
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