Austin, TX – Gladder’s Gourmet Cookies, Inc. based in Lockhart, Texas has been acquired by DGG Group, LLC. Gladder’s Gourmet manufactures frozen and refrigerated cookie dough, which is distributed throughout the United States. Gladder’s Gourmet has developed a unique process which has enabled their entry into the retail grocery, foodservice, and other markets. The company was founded in 1985 by John Glader, who passed away in 2006. Dusty Baker, John’s wife, has been leading the company since that time. Corporate Investment, a business brokerage in Austin, Texas, specializing in business sales, merger and acquisitions, represented Gladder's Gourmet Cookies, Inc.
DGG Group, LLC, based in Austin, Texas, also operates as G2 Farms. The principals have over 40 years experience in the food industry, primarily supplying to national retail accounts.
Phillip Wilhite, Managing Director of Corporate Investment, stated “DGG Group was an excellent fit for Gladder’s in many ways. They bring a depth of experience in the food business, their products are of the highest quality, and DGG will continue the tradition of quality food products that was established by John Glader. Our firm was pleased to represent Dusty in this transaction.
About Corporate Investment
Corporate Investment, founded in 1984, is a leading Austin-Texas based merger & acquisition firm, representing companies throughout Texas. Phillip Wilhite, with Corporate Investment, advised the seller, and facilitated the transaction. Corporate Investment has completed multiple transactions in the food industry, including the sale of a company with a patented returnable food container system to a NYSE company in July of 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.corpinvest.com.
Source: Corporate Investment