Robert's American Gourmet Food
{{Short description|Former American snack foods producer}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox company
| name = Robert's American Gourmet Food LLC
| founder = Robert Ehrlich
| founded = {{start date and age|1986}}
| parent = {{ubl|B&G Foods (2013-2018)|The Hershey Company (from 2018)}}
| brands = {{ubl|Pirate's Booty|Smart Puffs|Original Tings}}
}}
Robert's American Gourmet Food was a snack food company located in the United States. Founded by businessman Robert Ehrlich in 1986,Forbes Small Business Magazine: "[https://money.cnn.com/2006/09/14/magazines/fsb/pirates.fsb/index.htm?postversion=2006091810 Ay, matey, Pirate's Booty hopes mascot sells snacks]." Carlye Adler, October 12, 2006. Retrieved December 28, 2006. the company was best known for its snack food, Pirate's Booty, which is found in over 90% of United States supermarkets.Rutland Herald: [http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061122/NEWS/611220363/1026/FEATURES12 "Does organic label mean it's better for us?]" Liz Kim, November 22, 2006. Retrieved December 28, 2006. Robert's American Gourmet targeted health-conscious shoppers with a range of snack foods.
Products made by Robert's included Pirate's Booty, Smart Puffs, and Original Tings.
Robert's American Gourmet Food LLC was acquired by B&G Foods in 2013.[https://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20130610-703976.html B&G Foods to Acquire Pirates Brands for $195 Million to Bolster Snack Offerings]
In 2018, B&G Foods announced that Robert's American Gourmet would be sold to The Hershey Company.[https://www.bgfoods.com/investor-relations/news/article/8656 B&G Foods to Sell Pirate’s Booty to The Hershey Company for $420.0 Million]
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External links
- [http://piratebrands.com/ Pirate Brands website]
Category:Food and drink companies established in 1986
Category:Snack food manufacturers of the United States
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