Ry-Krisp
| Company type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food manufacturing |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis , United States |
| Products | Rye crisp bread |
| Parent | ConAgra Foods (until 2015) |
| Website | www |
Ry-Krisp is a United States-based brand specializing in rye crisp bread, first launched in 1899. The manufacturing facility, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, became part of Ralston Purina's portfolio in 1926. In 1994, Ralston Purina separated its food division, which included Ry-Krisp, into the newly formed Ralcorp Holdings; this entity was subsequently acquired by ConAgra Foods in 2013.
In January 2015, ConAgra announced the shutdown of the Ry-Krisp production plant and discontinued the product line due to a decline in consumer demand. Later that year, in April 2015, RyKrisp Inc. acquired the brand with intentions to relaunch it after securing a new manufacturing partner, aiming to resume commercial production post-October 2015. Nonetheless, as of autumn 2018, production had yet to recommence because of ongoing legal conflicts.
These disputes arose from disagreements with baking firm Distinctive Foods concerning ownership of equipment and manufacturing rights. RyKrisp accused Distinctive’s CEO of unlawfully withholding machinery and requesting additional payments. After entering into a contract with an alternative manufacturer, iBake, the arrangement was terminated following a cease and desist notice reportedly issued by Distinctive.
RyKrisp initiated legal action against Distinctive; however, State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company declined to provide coverage for this matter. In October 2019, a jury in Cook County awarded RyKrisp $8.3 million for damages and lost profits resulting from business interference.
On 23 May 2024, RyKrisp declared that it would discontinue efforts to restart production due to the financial burden of litigation and insufficient capital.
See also
External links
- Official Ry-Krisp website
- MNopedia.org: Ry-Krisp entry — the Minnesota Encyclopedia.