For Immediate Release – Pickerington, OH - August 8, 2022

Ohio-South Farm Products, LLC announced today that it has acquired the assets of Mendocino Foods, Inc., including the Mendocino Mustard product line and brand. Based in Fort Bragg, California, the Mendocino Mustard products are sold through national and regional specialty foods distributors, wholesalers, restaurant chains and online direct to consumers.

Leslie Gill, Co-Managing Partner for Ohio-South Farm Products stated, “We are very excited to continue the great tradition of Mendocino Mustard dating back to 1977. Our plans are to invest in the product line and continue to produce the popular Hot & Sweet Mustard in California.” Leslie continued to say, “Mendocino Mustard adds another great tasting product to our growing portfolio of specialty food brands.”

Michael Sholin, co-owner of Mendocino Foods stated, “On behalf of everyone at Mendocino Foods, we are very excited to transition the company’s Mustard brands to Ohio-South Farm Products and have enjoyed serving our customers and partners over the past 7 years. We look forward to assisting the team at Ohio-South Farm Products over the coming months.”

Ohio-South Farm Products, LLC is located in Central Ohio and invests in specialty food companies that have great tasting products made with natural ingredients. Ohio-South targets emerging brands created by hardworking specialty food industry entrepreneurs. Ohio-South’s brands include Bear’s Breath Ketchup (www.bearsbreath.com) and Szagorski’s Peppers (www.szagorskis.com). Inquiries can be sent to info@ohio-south.com.

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