House-Autry Mills, maker of America’s No. 1 Chicken Fry, is acquiring the brands and assets of Captain Foods Inc., the seasoning and sauce company based in Edgewater, Florida. With the acquisition, House-Autry will strengthen its position in the seasonings and hot sauce categories behind the Captain Foods and SharkBite brands. In addition, Captain Foods is a private label supplier to many restaurants, providing a solid addition to House-Autry’s foodservice business.
“We’re very excited to add the quality products of Captain Foods to House-Autry’s stable of seasonings and breaders,” said Craig Hagood, CEO of House-Autry Mills. “With this acquisition, we will widen the range of delicious mealtime offerings we provide to meet today’s consumer needs.”
With this purchase, House-Autry adds to its award-winning line of breaders, baking mixes, sauces and seasonings to both retail and restaurants, providing customers with a full range of products for both families and guests.
With a history dating back to 1812, Four Oaks, North Carolina-based House-Autry Mills produces breaders and mixes, as well as chicken and pork air fry coating mixes formulated specifically for today’s air fryers. House-Autry has nearly three dozen unique products for consumers to use at home, available in more than 30,000 food retailers nationwide. Its products are also served through foodservice distributors, restaurants and restaurant chains throughout the U.S.
