Beverage, dessert maker KanPak acquired by Golden State Foods
KanPak U.S. is a leading supplier of beverages and desserts using aseptic processing technology.
Golden State Foods (GSF), Irvine, Calif., said on Wednesday it acquired a controlling interest in KanPak U.S., Arkansas City, Kan. KanPak produces a variety of dairy-based products such as smoothies, ice cream, milk shake base, packaged milk, coffees, creamers, frozen desserts and specialty beverages using aseptic processing technology. It has operations in Kansas, Connecticut, Canada, Mexico and China.
Dennis Cohlmia, who has been serving as the second-generation president and chief executive officer of KanPak U.S. for more than four decades, will serve as chairman of the board. Cohlmia's father, George, founded KanPak in 1965.