OAK BROOK, ILL. — TreeHouse Foods, Inc. has agreed to acquire the Bick’s pickles, Habitant pickled beets, Woodman’s horseradish and McLarens pickled onions brands from the J.M. Smucker Co., Orrville, Ohio, for approximately $20 million.

“This acquisition of assets is consistent with our strategy and enhances TreeHouse Foods’ depth in our growing pickles category, allowing us to expand into Canada and thus positioning TreeHouse for continued success,” said Steven T. Oakland, chairman, chief executive officer and president of TreeHouse Foods. “We have had a co-packing arrangement with Bick’s pickles for many years, and we are pleased to integrate this business with our manufacturing network.”

According to Smucker, the brands involved in the transaction generated net sales of approximately $60 million in the most recent fiscal year. The brands are part of the company’s International and Away From Home business units.

“This decision will allow us to enhance focus on growing our position in the coffee, spreads, frozen handheld and pet categories in Canada with leading and emerging brands such as Folgers, Smucker’s, Jif, Smucker’s Uncrustables, Meow Mix and Milk-Bone, and supporting continued leadership in the baking category with our Robin Hood, Five Roses, Carnation and Eagle Brand brands,” said Tim Wayne, senior vice president and general manager, Away From Home, Canada and International. “On behalf of the organization, I would like to extend our appreciation to the employees who have worked diligently to support these brands, which have played an important role in our Canadian portfolio.”

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of TreeHouse’s current fiscal year, subject to customary closing conditions.