Twin River Berries acquires Oregon Berry Packing
Twin River Berries announces the acquisition of Oregon Berry Packing, Inc., a respected grower-packer of premium Pacific Northwest berries.
December 1, 2025 PORTLAND, OR — Twin River Berries BB #:302260 has announced the acquisition of Oregon Berry Packing, Inc. BB #:161403, a respected grower-packer of premium Pacific Northwest berries.
The acquisition enhances Twin River’s expanding berry platform and reinforces its commitment to delivering quality, innovation, and value across the global supply chain.
As part of the transaction, Ben Escoe, President and CEO of Twin River Berries, will also serve as President and CEO of Oregon Berry Packing. The integration aligns both companies under a shared vision focused on operational excellence, grower partnerships, and long-term customer relationships.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Oregon Berry to the Twin River family,” said Escoe. “By combining our resources and expertise, we’re creating a stronger platform for growth—while preserving the values and relationships that define this industry.”
Zane Coleman has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of Oregon Berry and will lead day-to-day operations in collaboration with the existing team.
Jeff Malensky and Brian Malensky will continue in leadership roles as Frozen and Fresh Category Managers, respectively, maintaining customer relationships and driving strategic initiatives.
“Our family has deep roots in Oregon agriculture,” said Malensky. “Joining forces with Twin River enables us to expand our reach and continue delivering exceptional fruit with the same integrity and commitment to quality that have guided us for decades.”
This acquisition marks a key milestone in Twin River Berries’ strategy to build a vertically integrated, customer-driven platform serving major retailers and distributors across North America, Asia, and beyond.
Media Contact:
Brittney Eisele
Marketing Manager
Brittney@adventuresinvinoland.com
Media@TwinRiverBerries.com
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