<p><strong>Guadalupe, CA</strong><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Apio, Inc., is announcing the acquisition of GreenLine Foods, Inc. from The Riverside Company, according to a recent press release. GreenLine Foods is a processor and marketer of value-added, fresh-cut green beans in North America. The company is bringing with it strong sourcing capabilities and a national distribution network, providing to a year-round supply of high quality product.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> GreenLine’s primary production facilities are located in Bowling Green, OH and Hanover, Pennsylvania with additional facilities in Vero Beach, FL and Pico Rivera, California. The company has distribution centers in New York and South Carolina. GreenLine brings to the table its industry influence on the East Coast and privately owned trucks. Apio, Inc. can now offer consumers the GreenLine brand of value-added green bean products and the Eat Smart brand of value-added bag and tray vegetables.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Ron Midyett, CEO of Apio, states, “It is unique to find two companies so well suited for each other.” He continues, “The GreenLine team brings deep operational, sourcing and transportation expertise, as well as solid industry relationships. They have built a strong brand through their commitment to high quality products and customer service. Apio is pleased to expand our offering to include a wide range of products from two leading brands. We are committed to maintaining the high levels of quality and service that our customers have come to expect from both organizations.” </p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
