Morton, IL, Jan 4, 2010: The Rocke family announced today it has reacquired RMH
Foods, LLC from Smithfield Foods, Inc. RMH Foods, a leading manufacturer of Fully
Cooked Refrigerated Entrees including Milano s Italian Grille entrees was founded in 1937 by
the Jesse Rocke family. It was acquired in 2001 by Smithfield. "We are grateful and excited
to reacquire RMH Foods," states Jonathan Rocke, President and CEO of the new RMH
Foods. "Our relationship with Smithfield over the past eight years was beneficial but
ultimately we believe we can be most successful for our customers and our ownership as an
independent, innovative, family led Food Company. We're convinced that making great food
that is convenient and offers value is even more important to today's consumers and we are
committed to partnering with our customers to deliver relevant products that meet those
needs."
RMH Foods has a long history of innovation and evolution to meet its customer's ever
changing requirements. From the company's founding as a local custom processor through
its evolution to a manufacturer of Fully Cooked Foods, the Rocke family has built a reputation
for high quality products and lasting customer and industry relationships. Today, RMH Foods
is recognized as a leader in providing Co-Packed, Private Label and Branded Fully Cooked
Refrigerated Entrees to Retail. Under their new operational structure they look forward to
bringing the same focus of innovation and excellence to Fully Cooked Food Service and Deli
segments of the industry. For more information call 877.764.3663 or visit
www.rmhfoods.com.