IRVINE, CALIF. — Golden State Foods has acquired full ownership of KanPak U.S. and KanPak China. The diversified food manufacturer initially had taken majority stakes in KanPak China in 2012 and KanPak U.S. in 2013. KanPak manufactures aseptic dairy products, including soft-serve ice cream, smoothies, coffee creamers and other extended shelf-life products.
Dennis Cohlmia, KanPak founder and chairman of the board, opted to sell his remaining interests in the company to pursue other business opportunities, according to Golden State Foods.
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| Mark Wetterau, chairman and c.e.o. of Golden State Foods |
“We appreciate Dennis and his family for their entrepreneurial spirit in establishing KanPak five decades ago, along with his knowledge and expertise of aseptic processing,” said Mark Wetterau, chairman and chief executive officer of Golden State Foods. “We are grateful for his insight and willingness to partner with Golden State Foods in recent years to expand the company’s product offerings and services throughout the world and take the company to the next level.”
Larry McGill will continue as president and chief executive officer of KanPak U.S., according to Golden State Foods.
