Richardson International Limited recently announced the successful close of its acquisition of the pasta business of 8th Avenue Food & Provisions, Inc., following regulatory and closing approvals. The acquisition was previously announced on August 29, 2025.
The transaction adds a durum mill and three pasta manufacturing facilities — located in Carrington, North Dakota (which combines durum milling and pasta production), New Hope, Minnesota, and Winchester, Virginia (both dedicated to pasta manufacturing) — along with the Ronzoni® brand. These operations complement the company’s existing vertically integrated network across Canada and the US.
The acquisition strengthens Richardson’s fully integrated model — from sourcing and milling durum wheat to producing semolina and finished pasta — and expands its presence across retail, private label, foodservice, and ingredient channels. The company will continue to pursue innovation and growth opportunities in the pasta market.
“This is a meaningful step in Richardson’s growth strategy. It aligns with our vision to deliver value-added food ingredients through a vertically integrated supply chain connecting farm to table across North America,” said Darwin Sobkow, President and CEO of Richardson International.
“We’ve strengthened our position in the durum value chain and extended our production reach, further enhancing our ability to serve customers across retail, industrial, and foodservice markets. We are committed to the long-term success of this business and will continue to invest in these facilities, the people, and the partnerships that drive sustained value.”
“We look forward to working with our new colleagues to take a collaborative approach to advancing quality and innovation in pasta manufacturing,” Sobkow added.
“As a family business with 168 years of history in agriculture and
food, we’ve spent generations building a resilient and trusted supply
chain,” said Thor Richardson, President, James Richardson & Sons,
Limited, parent company to Richardson International. “This acquisition
builds on that legacy, extending our ability to deliver quality food
ingredients to customers across North America. We look forward to
continuing to earn that trust as we welcome 8th Avenue employees and
customers to Richardson.”
More than 500 employees from 8th Avenue will join Richardson’s US team, including operations personnel, while sales and commercial staff transition to the Richardson US Country Office in St. Louis, Missouri.
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