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C.H. Guenther & Son (CHG), a provider of branded and private label food products, has acquired Minnesota-based Baldinger Bakery and Canada-based Sons Bakery (Baldinger-Sons) for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1888, Baldinger is a speciality bakery with operations in North America. It manufactures hamburger buns, rolls, bagels and other bakery items for multinational quick-service (QSR) restaurant brands. CHG hopes the deal will help expand its bakery manufacturing capabilities and strengthen its relationship with QSR consumers. The transaction will also enable CHG to grow its manufacturing footprint with Baldinger's recently renovated production facility in Minnesota, as well as Sons facilities in Canada. “I am very pleased to welcome the Baldinger and Sons bakeries to the CHG family,” said John Buckles, president and CEO of CHG. “The company’s highly sophisticated manufacturing facilities and longstanding partnerships with blue-chip QSR customers are a great fit as we grow our combined company. I am confident the addition of Baldinger-Sons’ talented team will strengthen CHG’s leadership position in our markets and enhance our product offering for our customers.” Steve Baldinger, CEO of Baldinger-Sons, added: “It was very important for us to find a partner who shares our values and vision for the future while providing the strength and stability to help propel our organisation for years to come. I believe we have found that partner with CHG. Both Baldinger-Sons and CHG are rooted in entrepreneurial, innovative businesses. I am excited to work with Dale, John and their team to create an even brighter future for our newly combined organisation.” CHG is owned by Pritzker Private Capital.