Hometown Food

Chicago-based Hometown Food said Monday it has acquired the Birch Benders line of baking products from Sovos Brands. The products include pancake and waffle mixes, baking mixes, frostings and cookies. The deal will add about $50 million in annual sales to the Hometown lineup, which generates more than $750 million in yearly revenue, said Hendrik Hartong, chairman and CEO of private equity firm Brynwood Partners.