Tyson Foods is acquiring the assets of Circle Foods, LLC, a producer of frozen and refrigerated handheld Mexican foods, uncooked tortillas, and Indian flatbreads, from Claridge, officials of both companies announced this week.  California-based Circle Foods has been in business for 25 years.

Terms of the acquisition, which was completed June 1, were not disclosed.  Tyson Foods does not plan any significant operational changes and intends to keep the existing Circle Foods management and production team in place to grow the business.  The operation currently has approximately 600 full-time employees.

“Claridge and the Circle Foods team have developed an outstanding portfolio of products and customers, with a fantastic plant and workforce, and will be an excellent fit within our branded consumer products group,” said Donnie Smith, president and CEO of Tyson Foods.  “We believe Tyson’s robust sales structure, as well as our frozen and refrigerated foods distribution system, will enable this business to accelerate its growth.”