Article: J & J Snack Foods Corp. acquires Bakers Best.

PENNSAUKEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 1996--J & J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ:JJSF) announced Thursday that is has acquired the assets of Bakers Best Snack Food Corp. for an undisclosed amount of cash.

Bakers Best, located in Hatfield, Pa., is a soft pretzel manufacturer selling to both foodservice and retail supermarkets with annual sales of approximately $4 million.

Gerald B. Shreiber, J & J's president and chief executive officer, commented: "This acquisition is consistent with our goals to grow our business through both internal growth and strategic acquisitions."

J & J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures and markets nutritional ...

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