By: Justin Uhrig

Crown Bakeries is set to acquire Michel’s Bakery to expand its baked goods business and to support its goal of becoming the best baked goods supplier in the industry.

“We’re delighted to welcome the Michel’s associates into our Crown Bakeries family,” says President of Crown Bakeries, Yianny Caparos.

Formerly known as The Bakery Cos, Crown Bakeries is a producer of baked goods that include, biscuits, croissants, English muffins, cinnamon rolls, tea cakes, brownies, fresh and frozen breads.
Founded in 1979, Michel’s Bakery is a French inspired bakery that produces a variety of baked goods that includes, cookies, egg bread, mini baguettes, bistro pastries, fruit danishes and muffins.

“I’ve personally known Jon for decades and have great respect for Michel’s as a leading baker of specialty products for more than a century. It’s exciting to partner with businesses who share Crown’s mission and promise to treat customers like royalty, with innovation and high-quality products as a core part of their DNA,” says Caparos.

Michel’s Bakery will continue to work in its manufacturing facility in Philadelphia.  Its services include contract baking, co-packing, custom baked goods, and private label baking. The manufacturing facility will continue to be managed by General Manager, Jon Liss.

“We’re truly excited to join forces and be a part of the Crown family providing a robust, full service, one-stop-shop baker to our customers,” says Liss.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed to the public.