date:Sep 06, 2013
Hillshire Brands, a US-based food company, has agreed to acquire Golden Island, a manufacturer of premium gourmet jerky products, for an undisclosed amount.
Headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California, Golden Island produces more than 20 gourmet varieties made with whole cuts of meat offering 8g of protein in each serving and contains 40-60% less sodium than most other jerkies.
After completion of the transaction, Golden Island will operate as part of Hillshire Brands' Gourmet Food and will