Gonnella Baking acquires frozen dough manufacturer

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Gonnella Baking acquires frozen dough manufacturer

10 Dec 2025

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SCHAUMBURG, IL — Gonnella Baking Co., a manufacturer of frozen dough products, announced the acquisition of Lineage Manufacturing LLC, a producer of high-quality frozen dough.

With this addition, Gonnella will continue operations for its 50,000-square-foot manufacturing space in Lineage’s Centralia, WA, cold-storage facility. The Centralia space will now operate as part of Gonnella Frozen Products, substantially increasing the company’s manufacturing capacity to meet rising demand across foodservice and retail channels.

The facility is equipped with advanced sheeting lines, high-speed production systems and a robotic stacking and conveyor operation that seamlessly connects production to warehousing. It also features an innovation center for new product development and optimizing formulas to meet the evolving needs of the modern consumer.

“Our new Centralia manufacturing space provides improved access to regional markets and significantly reduces distribution times, further strengthening Gonnella’s ability to support both existing and new customers,” said Tony Mazukelli, secretary-officer and director of Gonnella Baking Co.

“This expanded footprint increases production flexibility, bolsters supply-chain resilience, and helps ensure that unpredictable transportation and freight costs have minimal impact on our customers.” — Tony Mazukelli | secretary-officer and director | Gonnella Baking Co.

The Centralia manufacturing operation includes a 39-person workforce and features 1,600 pallet positions of frozen warehouse capacity. With the addition of a third frozen dough facility, Gonnella is better positioned to serve its customers from Illinois, Pennsylvania and Washington.

“This expanded footprint increases production flexibility, bolsters supply-chain resilience, and helps ensure that unpredictable transportation and freight costs have minimal impact on our customers,” Mazukelli added.

In the same Centralia building, Lineage operates a frozen dough distribution center, with the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse real estate investment trust.

“We are very thrilled to continue supporting Gonnella as they expand their operations on the West coast,” said Tim Smith, chief commercial officer at Lineage. “This acquisition exemplifies a truly differentiated means by which Lineage can help customers meaningfully scale their business.”

The acquisition closed on Aug. 1, with a transition services agreement in place through Nov. 30, marking a significant milestone in Gonnella’s long-term growth strategy.

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