Panos Brands, a producer of branded consumer foods, has announced the acquisition of smoked salmon producer The Santa Barbara Smokehouse (SBS).
Founded in 2004, SBS markets products under the Cambridge House and Coastal Harbor for both the food service and retail channels.
The deal follows Panos Brands’ purchase of salad dressing firm Tessemae’s in January 2024.
Commenting on the acquisition, Panos Brands CEO Darcy Zbinovec said: “SBS products are differentiated in the marketplace. The portfolio is aligned with consumer trends, including the demand for super-premium quality, and the continued interest in better-for-you foods like smoked salmon that are rich in protein and omega-3. We are excited to partner with Customers to expand availability of this distinctive smoked salmon across foodservice and retail channels.”
SBS founder and managing director Tim Brown added: “Having built The Santa Barbara Smokehouse with a singular focus on producing the highest quality smoked salmon, I’m excited for PANOS to expand the reach of these products to fuel consumer interest in high quality smoked salmon”.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Source: Panos Brands / SeaFoodSource