Pork Rinds

Snyder’s alum drives newly-formed Benestar’s debut in BFY snack space with Evans acquisition

07-Aug-2019 By Gill Hyslop

US pork rind snack producer Evans Food Group has been acquired by Highlander Partners through its newly-formed food platform Benestar Brands, which is to be headed by Carl E. Lee, former CEO of Snyder’s-Lance.

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