Boulder Brands | |
Former Name: | Smart Balance |
Type: | Subsidiary |
Traded As: | NASDAQ: |
Industry: | Vegan and gluten free packaged foods |
Hq Location City: | Boulder, Colorado |
Brands: | Earth Balance, Evol, Glutino, Gardein, Udi's |
Parent: | Pinnacle Foods |
Boulder Brands is an American food company based in Boulder, Colorado. It used to be known as Smart Balance.[1] The company traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol BDBD. The company's brands include Smart Balance, Udi's, Glutino, Earth Balance, EVOL and Best Life. In 2013 Boulder Brands acquired gluten-free Davies Bakery in the UK[2] The company announced plans to discontinue the Bestlife spread and Smart Balance Butter Blend categories in 2013.[2]
In November 2015, Pinnacle Foods announced it would be acquiring Boulder Brands for around $710 million, as part of the company’s strategy to expand its health and wellness services.[3]