Acosta announced the acquisition of Southern Sales Solutions in Kenner, La. The integration of Southern Sales Solutions with Acosta’s rapidly growing Foodservice division will expand Acosta’s coverage in the Central and Southeast regions.    

Acosta Foodservice provides integrated sales and marketing solutions for major food and non-food manufacturers, distributors and operators across all away from home meal channels.

“Southern Sales Solutions is one of the leading foodservice agencies in the Southeast with an impressive track record and strong local relationships,” said Mark Hayden, President, Acosta Foodservice. “Together, we will be able to provide unmatched personalized service to manufacturers, distributors and operators in Louisiana and Mississippi.”

“Our team is excited to become a part of Acosta’s culture focused on people, teamwork, trust and results,” commented Carol Burnell, President, Southern Sales Solutions. “We are aligning ourselves with experienced foodservice industry experts and providing best-in-class training opportunities for our associates. By joining forces with Acosta, we will be able to provide our clients with new resources to drive growth and sales.”

Source: Acosta