# Simplot becomes exclusive manufacturer of Ore-Ida, takes ownership of plant

Simplot became the exclusive manufacturer of Ore-Ida retail potato products and took ownership of the Ore-Ida plant in Ontario, Oregon. The announcement was made on March 16, 2022.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-03-16
- Where: Ontario, Oregon, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: potato products
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Kraft Heinz](https://endata.com/companies/1859.md) (target)
- [Simplot](https://endata.com/companies/52219.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [potatopro.com](https://www.potatopro.com/topics/mergers-and-acquisitions/northern-america?page=2), 2022-10-22: "Simplot is to become the exclusive manufacturer of the Ore-Ida retail brand of potato products."

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