09.09.19
Wells Enterprises, Inc. signed a purchase agreement with Eden Creamery, LLC to acquire Halo Top. This deal expands Wells’ current portfolio to five distinct brands and provides consumers even more access to ice cream. The sale is expected to be completed in September, subject to standard closing conditions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“Halo Top disrupted the ice cream category by providing a high protein, low sugar, low calorie dessert that gave consumers a reason to purchase ice cream as a treat again,” said Mike Wells, CEO and president of Wells Enterprises, Inc. “Halo Top met a consumer need that no one else in the category was serving. We feel it is a good fit for the Wells portfolio as we look to broaden our offerings for consumers. Wells has been making ice cream products for over 100 years. We have the sales and marketing expertise, but more importantly the passion, to help grow this brand even further. We love ice cream and will leverage Halo Top’s brand equity and awareness to help grow it.”
Wells has a strong house of brands including its signature brand, Blue Bunny, along with private label and co-pack business. Customers and consumers can expect the same quality ice cream and frozen treats from Wells along with no interruptions in service to find their favorite Halo Top treats, the company said.
“We’re thrilled to join the Wells family,” said Justin Woolverton, founder and CEO of Halo Top. “As Halo Top continues to mature, Wells’ expertise in everything from operations, to managing brands, to making ice cream products for over a century will help Halo Top become an even better product and stronger brand. On top of that, Wells simply does things the right way. Something that has been at the forefront for us when looking at potential acquirers.”
In connection with the purchase, Wells has agreed to license Halo Top outside of the U.S. and Canada to a new company that Doug Bouton, president and COO of Halo Top, plans to operate after closing.
“Halo Top disrupted the ice cream category by providing a high protein, low sugar, low calorie dessert that gave consumers a reason to purchase ice cream as a treat again,” said Mike Wells, CEO and president of Wells Enterprises, Inc. “Halo Top met a consumer need that no one else in the category was serving. We feel it is a good fit for the Wells portfolio as we look to broaden our offerings for consumers. Wells has been making ice cream products for over 100 years. We have the sales and marketing expertise, but more importantly the passion, to help grow this brand even further. We love ice cream and will leverage Halo Top’s brand equity and awareness to help grow it.”
Wells has a strong house of brands including its signature brand, Blue Bunny, along with private label and co-pack business. Customers and consumers can expect the same quality ice cream and frozen treats from Wells along with no interruptions in service to find their favorite Halo Top treats, the company said.
“We’re thrilled to join the Wells family,” said Justin Woolverton, founder and CEO of Halo Top. “As Halo Top continues to mature, Wells’ expertise in everything from operations, to managing brands, to making ice cream products for over a century will help Halo Top become an even better product and stronger brand. On top of that, Wells simply does things the right way. Something that has been at the forefront for us when looking at potential acquirers.”
In connection with the purchase, Wells has agreed to license Halo Top outside of the U.S. and Canada to a new company that Doug Bouton, president and COO of Halo Top, plans to operate after closing.
