Carl Smith Foods now called SERCA

HAMPDEN – Carl Smith Foods officially will change its name to SERCA Foodservice – New England Division on Jan. 1.

For the past 14 years, the company on the Mecaw Road has been part of Clover Group, a fully owned subsidiary of Sobeys Inc., and a multinational, Canadian-based corporation.

In December 1998, Sobeys Inc. acquired SERCA Foodservice and united this company with its Clover Group food service operation.