Watkins Acquires Sauer Brands' Spice Business

Watkins, LLC, which operates a spice and seasoning platform, agreed to acquire the spice business of Sauer Brands, Inc., including Kernel Season's, Spice Hunter, and Sauer's branded spices and seasonings, along with other spice-related private label and foodservice businesses. Faegre Drinker provided legal counsel to Watkins on the transaction.

The acquisition will expand Watkins' spice and seasoning platform while allowing Sauer Brands to sharpen its focus on its flagship condiments portfolio, including Duke's Mayonnaise and Mateo's Gourmet Salsa. As part of the acquisition, Watkins will acquire branding and distribution rights to the spice and seasoning brands and take ownership of Sauer Brands' manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Virginia, and San Luis Obispo, California.

The transaction closed in October 2026.