Glanbia, DFA, MMPA and Foremost Farms intend to build new cheese and whey facility in US

Glanbia, Dairy Farmers of America, (DFA) Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) and Foremost Farms have announced that they are in advanced discussions for creating a joint venture (JV) to establish a new cheese and whey production facility in Michigan, US.

The new facility is expected to process nearly 3.6 million litres of milk a day after commencing its commercial operations.

According to the proposed terms, 50% of the JV ownership will be held by Glanbia and the remaining 50% ownership will be shared between DFA, MMPA and Foremost Farms.

Glanbia Nutritionals CEO Brian Phelan said: “Consistent with Glanbia’s growth strategy, this proposed venture will build on our position as the number one producer of American-style cheddar cheese and simultaneously expand our global position as a supplier of advanced technology whey protein to the nutritional sector.

“This proposed joint venture is a strategic move by all the partners to benefit from the growing, large-scale milk pool in the state of Michigan.”

As part of the proposed joint venture, DFA, MMPA and Foremost Farms will be supplying the required milk to the plant, and Glanbia will be responsible for all commercial, technical and operational aspects of the business.

The new facility will be commissioned in the second half of 2019, if the project proceeds as planned.

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