Arla Foods decided to take this step because the production and distribution of the specialty cheese produced in Sonthofen no longer corresponds with the strategic orientation of Arla’s businesses in Germany and Europe.
April 2, 2018
European dairy co-operative Arla Foods announced plans to sell its cheese production site in Sonthofen, Germany, to Germany-based dairy company Allgäuer Hof-Milch GmbH.
Organic Valley, La Farge, Wis., introduced Organic Valley Snack Kits, an organic, better-for-you snack that consists of organic cheese, meat and crackers.
The Yeo Valley yogurt, ice cream, cream and desserts business will continue to run independently through Yeo Valley Group.
February 15, 2018
Arla Foods Ltd., a subsidiary of Arla Foods amba, Germany, announced plans to acquire Yeo Valley Dairies Ltd., an England-based subsidiary of the Yeo Valley Group Ltd.
The $40 million platform will be funded by the two partners on a 50/50 basis.
February 14, 2018
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (la Caisse), Canada, and Agropur Cooperative, Canada, announced plans to set up a new joint investment platform for businesses in the dairy industry.