FDBusiness.com

Royal FrieslandCampina, the Netherlands-based global dairy group, is acquiring the activities of Best Cheese Corporation USA, an importer and vendor of specialty cheeses in the United States. Together with the recent acquisition of Jana Foods, the latest deal will further strengthen FrieslandCampina’s position on the American consumer market.

Headquartered in New York’s Westchester County, Best Cheese Corporation is an importer and vendor of fine quality specialty cheeses including well-known brands as Parrano, Robusto, Melkbus and different Gouda styles made from cow, goat or sheep milk.

Roel van Neerbos, president of FrieslandCampina Consumer Dairy, says: “As a part of our transformative strategy, we continue to focus on delivering the best product to serve consumer’s needs. The Americas is a strategic growth market for us. By acquiring Best Cheese and Jana Foods we will be able to grow our cheese business in the region further.”

Best Cheese will be fully integrated into the FrieslandCampina Consumer Dairy USA business. Financial details about the transaction will not be disclosed.