USA: Emmi acquires Cowgirl Creamery
Emmi, the Swiss dairy multinational, has announced the acquisition of artisan cheese company Cowgirl Creamery and the associated Tomales Bay Foods, based in Petaluma, California, USA. Cowgirl Creamery’s product portfolio of traditionally produced specialties includes soft, semi-hard and aged artisan cheeses. All products included in the range are organic, with the milk used for processing […]
Switzerland: Emmi acquires 60% stake in Bettinehoeve
Dairy manufacturer Emmi has announced that it has acquired acquired a 60% stake in the Dutch firm Bettinehoeve in order to strengthen its position in the goat’s milk market. Bettinehoeve is currently the largest producer of fresh and ripened goat’s cheese in the Benelux countries with a sales revenue of about €40 million ($31 million) […]
Switzerland: Emmi acquires remaining shares in Glaserne Molkerei
Swiss dairy products manufacturer Emmi has announced that it has acquired the entirety of German organic milk processor Glaserne Molkerei for an undisclosed sum. Emmi initially entered into a partnership with Glaserne Molkerei in 2012, when it acquired 24% of the German company’s shares, a holding which increased to 76% in 2014. Founded in 2001, […]
Switzerland: Emmi launches high-protein probiotic yoghurt
Emmi is launching a new protein-enriched probiotic yoghurt range, YoQua, as it looks to respond to the global trend for protein-enhanced products. The new YoQua probiotic yogurt contains 8%-10% protein and 2% fat and is claimed to be the “perfect mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack” which will eliminate hunger pangs. “Proteins are fashionable, for a variety […]
Switzerland: Emmi acquires the Canadian cheese business of J.L. Freeman
Emmi is expanding its position in North America by acquiring 100% of the shares in the cheese business of J.L. Freeman, based in Boucherville, Canada. J.L. Freeman is Canada’s leading importer of speciality cheeses – including Le Gruyere AOP, Emmentaler AOP, and Fondue among others – primarily from Switzerland, Italy and France. With this move […]
Switzerland: Emmi sells Trentinalatte to the Livia Group
Emmi has agreed to sell the yogurt manufacturer Trentinalatte to the Livia Group, FoodBev reports. Emmi acquired Trentinalatte in July 2006 with the goal of creating a strong brand in the Italian yogurt category. However, as evidenced by the company’s H1 financial results, and citing “the difficult economic situation in Italy”, Emmi said that it […]
Mexico: Emmi buys stake in Mexideli to support emerging market strategy
Swiss dairy producer Emmi has agreed a deal to acquire 50% stake in Mexican dairy importer Mexideli, Just Food reports. The value of the deal was not disclosed. The move comes as Emmi looks to approach its target of generating 50% of its sales from overseas markets. At presents, 43% of the company’s revenues are […]