J & J Snack Foods Corp. Acquires New York Pretzel

J & J Snack Foods Corp. announced that it has acquired the assets of New York Pretzel. New York Pretzel, located in Brooklyn, N.Y., produces soft pretzel products sold primarily in the north east region to both retail and food service locations. The company did not disclose the purchase price or the revenues of New York Pretzel.

Gerald B. Shreiber, J & J's president and chief executive officer said in a prepared statement, "This is a natural extension of our soft pretzel product category and we welcome New York Pretzel to our family of brands."