Acosta Expands Foodservice Division With Acquisition Of The HGA Group

Acosta Sales & Marketing announced the acquisition of The HGA Group in Brighton, MI. The integration of The HGA Group with Acosta’s rapidly growing Foodservice division will expand Acosta Cornerstone’s non-foods coverage in the Midwest region.

Acosta Foodservice provides integrated sales and marketing solutions for major food and non-food manufacturers, distributors and operators across all away from home meal channels. In addition, Acosta Cornerstone offers a non-foods team dedicated solely to disposables, equipment and supplies.

“The HGA Group is one of the leading agencies in the Midwest with an impressive track record and strong local relationships,” said Mark Hayden, President, Acosta Foodservice. “Our expanded Acosta Cornerstone team will be able to provide unmatched personalized service to manufacturers, distributors and operators in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois.”

“The talent and expertise of The HGA Group will be a tremendous asset to our company,” stated Dan Rodenbush, Executive Vice President, Acosta Cornerstone. “We are pleased to welcome The HGA Group to Acosta Cornerstone.”

“Our team is excited to become a part of Acosta’s culture focused on people, teamwork, trust and results,” commented Rod Johnson, CEO, The HGA Group. “We are aligning ourselves with experienced foodservice industry experts and providing best-in-class training opportunities for our associates. By joining forces with Acosta, we will be able to provide our clients with new resources to drive growth and sales.”

Source: Acosta Sales & Marketing