The J. R. Simplot Company — based out of Boise, Idaho, and self-described as one of the biggest privately owned food and agrobusiness companies in the United States — announced Thursday its purchase of the assets of both Hawaii Grower
The J. R. Simplot Company — based out of Boise, Idaho, and self-described as one of the biggest privately owned food and agrobusiness companies in the United States — announced Thursday its purchase of the assets of both Hawaii Grower Products, Inc. and Pacific Agricultural Sales and Services, Inc.
Simplot is expanding its turf and horticulture business, and the recent asset acquisitions will aid in the company’s addition of three locations throughout Hawaii — one in Kailua-Kona, and the other two Kapolei and Kahului.
“We continue to look for opportunities to expand our geographic reach and expansion to Hawaii fits the plan,” said Jeff Roesler, vice president of Simplot’s Specialty Business Units. “Hawaii Grower Products and Pacific Agricultural Sales and Services have been long time Simplot business partners who know their customers, their geography, and the opportunities for growth; this fits our strategy.”
Despite the integration process, Simplot said in a release that much of how business was conducted before Simplot acquired the two companies will remain the same. That included, but was not limited to, location operations, sales and support staff and cultural values.
The release also noted that the former owners of Hawaii Grower Products and Pacific Agricultural Sales and Services will remain on staff in leadership positions with Simplot.
