Central Valley Meat to acquire Harris Farms’ beef operations
Under the agreement, Harris Ranch Beef and Central Valley Meat Co. will operate independently, with both companies retaining their respective brands.
Central Valley Meat Co., Inc., Hanford, Calif., announced plans to acquire Harris Farms, Inc., Coalinga, Calif., including its wholly owned subsidiaries, Harris Feeding Co. and Harris Ranch Beef Co.
“We have known and respected John Harris [owner of Harris Farms] and Harris Ranch Beef for decades, and I am pleased to have this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to continue the business’ family-owned legacy and pursue its tremendous potential for growth here in the Central Valley,” says Brian Coelho, president and CEO of Central Valley Meat. “While Central Valley Meat Co. and Harris Ranch Beef will continue to operate independently, I expect both businesses and their respective customers to benefit from the companies’ shared knowledge, extensive resources and expanded product offering.”