Ballreich Snack Food Company

Ballreich Snack Food Company is a manufacturer of potato chips and snack foods, known for its Bar-B-Q chips and a variety of unique flavors, available in select stores and markets. The company has encountered challenges such as recalls, notably a recent salmonella contamination in its products.

CCI Score

-3.57

-0.06% May 31

Latest Event

Acquisition and Community Investment

Ballreich Snack Foods was acquired by Cincinnati manufacturer Grippo's on September 25, 2023. The press release highlighted that the acquisition will increase production capacity, retain the Ballreich brand, and create new job opportunities for the local community in Seneca County.

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Ballreich Snack Food Company is currently rated as a Bystander.

-1 to -4 CCI Score

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Latest Events

SEP

25

2023

Acquisition and Community Investment
32.86

Ballreich Snack Foods was acquired by Cincinnati manufacturer Grippo's on September 25, 2023. The press release highlighted that the acquisition will increase production capacity, retain the Ballreich brand, and create new job opportunities for the local community in Seneca County.
+50

Economic and Structural Influence

May 17

The acquisition is viewed as a positive economic development, as it promises to expand production capacity and create new local jobs, thereby positively influencing the economic and structural landscape. This community-focused investment supports worker rights and local empowerment, aligning with anti-fascist principles of supporting marginalized communities.

Ballreich acquired by Grippo's - 13abc
+30

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

May 17

The announcement emphasizes continuity of the Ballreich brand and a commitment to local workforce development. This reflects positively on the company’s business practices and ethical responsibility, contributing moderately to anti-authoritarian values by preserving local industry and employment.

Ballreich acquired by Grippo's - 13abc
JAN

01

2021

Ballreich Snack Food Company Recalls Bar-B-Q Chips Over Salmonella Contamination
-40.00

In 2021, Ballreich Snack Food Company initiated a recall of its Bar-B-Q chips after salmonella bacteria were detected during routine testing. The affected products, sold across multiple states including Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, posed a potential risk to consumer health, leading to the recall even though no illnesses were reported.