The Company is a manufacturer of dairy products specializing in butters and cheeses. The manufactured products are both private label and Company branded and are sold via retail or wholesale distribution channels. Additionally, the Company's B2B cheese segment services the national Quick Service Restaurant franchise market, bakeries, ingredient manufacturers, and more. Recently, the Company has expanded into a cost-plus model that has increased its reach to B2B buyers in the foodservice industry.
Key Aspects
· Well recognized regional brand name as the Company has been in operation for over 130 years. Currently run by the 5th generation.
· Supplier agreements in place with some of the largest industry distribution and food service companies in the United States.
· Location provides easy access to the largest milk-shed in the Ohio Valley which includes pasture access dairy farms, a highly coveted opportunity which speaks to the welfare of the dairy cow creating stronger milk production.
· The Company has invested in its senior & middle management teams over the past three years including an experienced CFO and four qualified Department Managers for team leadership in the manufacturing facility.
Opportunities
· Capitalize on supplier agreement providing Monterrey Jack cheese to one of the leading Mexican grill restaurants in the United States.
· Leverage its national Quick Service Restaurant relationships to expand the customer base in this segment.
· Drive growth with current private label relationships to leverage assets in place to further drive profitability.
· Increase brand recognition to drive sales of the company’s artisanal branded butter products.
· Finalize the development of the three new butter products currently in the R&D process.
Headquartered
· Midwest United States
Current Markets
· The Company primarily sells its products to retail, wholesale, and distributor customers in both the branded and private label markets nationwide.
Real Estate
· The Company operates from a 75,000 sq. ft. facility leased from an affiliated entity.
· The real estate is for sale or a long-term lease can be arranged with the owner.
Shareholder Objectives
· The Company has three owners, two of whom are active in the management of the company.
· The inactive owner is seeking retirement, and the two active owners are seeking to de-risk and capitalize on growth opportunities while remaining with the Company in similar roles.
