Commercial Bakeries Corp. announces the acquisition of Imagine Baking, Inc.

TORONTO — Commercial Bakeries Corp., a manufacturer of private label packaged cookies headquartered in Toronto, Canada, announces that it has acquired Imagine Baking, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty / premium and better-for-you crackers, cookies, biscuits, and brittle, focusing on the gluten-free and organic spaces.

This marks the first add-on acquisition for Commercial Bakeries since Graham Partners, a private investment firm targeting investing in advanced manufacturing companies, acquired Commercial Bakeries in September 2023. Imagine Baking provides an opportunity for the combined company to expand its capabilities and capitalize on the growing trend towards private label baked snacks in the North American cookie and cracker market.

Imagine Baking is headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio, where it operates a 114,000 square foot facility that includes segregated manufacturing lines, multiple packaging capabilities, and an R&D laboratory.

Adrienne and John O’Donnell, founders of Imagine Baking, said: “This will be a win-win for both our companies, as we look forward to adding our innovation focus to the strong product offerings at Commercial Bakeries. Together we will create a compelling solution for both national brands and private label needs.”

Shawn Warren, CEO of Commercial Bakeries further commented: “We are delighted to welcome John and Adrienne O’Donnell and their Imagine Baking team into the expanded business. We are confident that together we will accelerate towards our promise of ‘Baking Up Better’ every day and in every way.”