AFS Acquires Gonzales & Sons

SALT LAKE CITY -- Associated Food Stores here said yesterday it has reached an agreement to acquire Gonzales & Sons, a local supplier to Hispanic-oriented food stores in Utah and Idaho. “Our goal is to keep the expertise of the entire Gonzales family and existing management team in place in continuing to support the Hispanic/Latino businesses and communities served by this great company,” said Rich Parkinson, president and chief executive officer, AFS, in a statement. Eliseo Faz, former director of Hispanic marketing for AFS, has been named vice president and general manager of Gonzales & Sons, which will continue to operate from its existing facilities and will be a wholly owned subsidiary of AFS. Members of AFS can continue to receive Hispanic-focused products from Kehe Food Distributors, AFS said. During the coming months, additional products will be made available to AFS members from Gonzales & Sons.