), acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of George Greer Company, Inc., a snack food distributor serving Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire markets. This strategic partnership is part of the Company's plans to continue growing and strengthening its distribution network. "We're excited to expand our direct store delivery distribution system in New England with the addition of Greer," said Ed Good, President of S-L Distribution Company, a subsidiary of Snyder's-Lance, Inc. "Leveraging the strengths of Greer is a great way for us to extend the reach of our DSD network, expand service for our customers, and enhance the long term opportunities for our independent operators in the region."