NEW YORK — A family-owned and operated meat manufacturer and distributor, Moser Family Brands, (MFB) announced the acquisition of Newark, NJ-based Great American Foods (GAF).

“We are thrilled to welcome Great American Foods and its 50+ employees into the Mosner family of companies with full continuity of key management,” said Seth Mosner, president of Mosner Family Brands. “Since its founding in 1974, Great American Foods has built a strong reputation for quality and innovation. We sincerely thank Zarko Grgas and the Burke family for entrusting our family to continue the growth of GAF into the future.”

Great American Foods produces ground and value-added proteins, including raw meatballs, kabobs, sausages, protein grinds and patties, and oven-ready meal solutions and the operations are SQF and USDA Organic certified.

“Great American Foods is unique in its capabilities and versatility, with product lines that will delight our customers nationwide,” said Benjamin Mosner, chief executive officer at MFB. “We see a clear need for culinary-driven and labor-saving center-of-the-plate protein solutions. The acquisition of Great American Foods, in combination with the core competencies at MFB, allows our companies to meet this demand head-on and at scale.”

Based in the Bronx, NY, Mosner Family Brands has operated its family business since 1957, servicing retailers, foodservice operators, institutions and e-commerce companies throughout the United States.