Lakeside Foods Acquires Smith Frozen Foods in Weston, Oregon: Expanding West Coast Reach
A Strategic Move Westward Lakeside Foods' acquisition of Smith Frozen Foods, a Weston, Oregon-based frozen vegetable producer, marks a significant expansion for the company into the Pacific Northwest. This strategic move provides Lakeside with a stronger West Coast presence, access to established regional supply chains, and significant cold storage capacity—key assets in the competitive frozen food market. The acquisition, however, also raises questions about the long-term impact on sustainable agriculture, regional economies, and the integration of two distinct corporate cultures....