date:Nov 20, 2012
rg citing people with knowledge of the matter.
Food companies such as ConAgra Foods, TreeHouse Foods and Ralcorp have expressed interest in acquiring the business, according to reports.
While ConAgra Foods has been expanding both its branded and private-label business through acquisitions, TreeHouse Foods and Ralcorp are involved in private-label food production.
Vista, which was acquired by Snyder's-Lance in 1979, produces private label cookies and crackers as well as the Vista brand of bake