Seneca Foods Acquires Green Giant Frozen Vegetable Line

The deal expands Seneca's reach in the growing frozen foods market.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:09am

Fairport-based Seneca Foods has completed the purchase of Green Giant's U.S. frozen product line from B&G Foods. The acquisition includes the brand's intellectual property, frozen inventory, and a vegetable processing plant in Yuma, Arizona. This follows Seneca's 2023 purchase of Green Giant's U.S. shelf-stable vegetable line, allowing the company to reunite the iconic brand's frozen and shelf-stable offerings.

Why it matters

The combined operations will expand Seneca's presence in the growing frozen foods market, which has seen increased consumer demand in recent years. The deal also allows Seneca to fully control the Green Giant brand, which is a well-recognized name in the vegetable category.

The details

Seneca Foods, a leading producer of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, has acquired the U.S. frozen product line of the iconic Green Giant brand from B&G Foods. The deal includes the brand's intellectual property, frozen inventory, and a vegetable processing plant located in Yuma, Arizona.

  • Seneca Foods completed the acquisition on March 13, 2026.
  • Seneca previously acquired Green Giant's U.S. shelf-stable vegetable line in 2023.

The players

Seneca Foods

A leading producer of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables based in Fairport, New York.

Green Giant

A well-recognized brand in the vegetable category, known for its frozen and shelf-stable vegetable products.

B&G Foods

The previous owner of the Green Giant frozen product line, which they sold to Seneca Foods.

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What’s next

Seneca Foods plans to integrate the newly acquired Green Giant frozen operations into its existing business, allowing the company to offer a comprehensive portfolio of Green Giant products to consumers.

The takeaway

This acquisition solidifies Seneca Foods' position as a leading player in the frozen vegetable market, allowing them to leverage the iconic Green Giant brand across both frozen and shelf-stable product lines.