McLane to acquire Meadowbrook Meat Co.

TEMPLE, Texas — McLane has entered into an agreement to acquire Meadowbrook Meat Co.

McLane said MBM — which is one of the nation's largest customized foodservice distributors for national restaurant chains — will continue to be led by the current executive management team and operating out of its existing facilities in the same markets. McLane's acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including the termination of the applicable waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act.

"The Wordsworth family has built one of the finest and most highly respected companies in our industry, and we look forward to providing Jerry Wordsworth and his team our full support to continue MBM's leadership in the market, while positioning ourselves for further growth," McLane CEO Grady Rosier said.