H. J. Heinz Co. Buys Plant in Chatsworth

H. J. Heinz Co. has purchased a 370-employee plant in Chatsworth as part of its acquisition of Borden Foodservice Group from Borden Inc.

Terms of the sale were not disclosed. The transaction also includes a facility in Chambersburg, Pa.

The two plants produce single-serving lines of sauces, dressings, relishes, syrups, dessert toppings, non-dairy creamers, ketchup, mustard and other condiments.

Food giant Heinz, based in Pittsburgh, said its food-service business generates $1.4 billion in annual sales, or nearly 20% of its total sales.