OSI Group, Aurora, Ill., acquired Rose Packing Co., Inc., a Barrington, Ill.-based producer of pork products for foodservice and retail customers.

Rose Packing also operates a Chicago production facility with more than 700 employees.

"This transaction brings together two long-time leaders in the food industry, and we are excited to have Rose join the OSI Group," says Kevin Scott, senior executive vice president, OSI North America. "Strategically, the Rose acquisition complements our existing business and directly supports our growth strategy by providing new processing capabilities, additional capacity and a strong sales presence in attractive channels. Culturally, we share with Rose a deep commitment to our customers to provide them unique, innovative solutions.”