Ralcorp completes Western Waffles purchase

Ralcorp Holdings Inc has completed the purchase of Western Waffles Ltd, a Canadian manufacturer of private-label frozen griddle products.

Western Waffles had net sales of US $75 million throughout the United States and Canada for the year ended Dec 31, 2004. Western Waffles' management team will continue operations at its three manufacturing facilities in Canada, where it employs approximately 370 people. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

Ralcorp produces a variety of store brand foods and frozen bakery products that are sold to restaurants and other foodservice customers.