Courchesne Larose acquires Star Group
Courchesne Larose acquires Star Group
Courchesne Larose Group has completed its acquisition of The Star Group. Star Group is a respected Western Canadian fresh produce distributor with more than 35 years of history and a strong national reputation. This transaction brings together two highly complementary organizations with shared values, deep industry experience and a long-term commitment to the Canadian produce sector.
Together, the organizations are expected to strengthen their capabilities and national reach while preserving the strengths, identities, and operating approaches that have made both organizations successful.
"We are pleased to have completed the Competition Act process and closed our acquisition of Star Group," said Michael Aucoin, CEO of Courchesne Larose. "Star Group is a highly respected organization with shared values and deep industry expertise. Together, we are strengthening our capabilities while continuing to invest in quality, efficiency, and reliability across the supply chain."
"Today marks an exciting milestone for Star Group," said Deric Karolat, CEO of Star Group. "Courchesne Larose's integrated capabilities and national reach complement our platform extremely well. Together, we will continue to serve our customers, suppliers and growers with the quality, reliability, and service they expect."
The transaction is also expected to create new opportunities for employees across both organizations while building on the experienced teams and shared values that have supported each company's success.
Together, the organizations are expected to support more consistent coast-to-coast service and broader product offerings. Customers, suppliers and growers can expect continuity in day-to-day relationships, service models and operating approaches as the organizations take a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to integration.
