US group J & J Snack Foods Corp. has acquired California Churros for an undisclosed sum.

California Churros, which had sales of around US$11m in 2009, will remain in the town of Colton.

Gerald B. Shreiber, president and CEO of J & J Snack Foods Corp., said: “The quality of California Churros and its product line speaks for itself. We welcome the Martinez family to our organisation. It is our desire to continue to expand and develop this niche product and category.”