USA: Horizon Family Brands acquires Maple Hill Creamery

Horizon Family Brands, a leading US provider of better-for-you food and beverages, has acquired Maple Hill Creamery, America’s original 100% grass-fed organic dairy company.

Maple Hill, founded in 2009 and known for milk, yogurt, kefir and butter sourced exclusively from small family farms under regenerative agriculture standards, will now operate under Horizon’s broader platform. The companies said the acquisition would improve their supply-chain efficiency, accelerate new product innovation and expand access to grass-fed organic dairy across a broader range of retail channels.

“Maple Hill’s expertise in grass-fed organic dairy and impressive growth across customers and channels complement Horizon’s capabilities and vision for the future”,  said Horizon CEO Tyler Holm. Maple Hill’s president Jim Hau added the deal would “amplify Maple Hill’s mission and impact”, emphasising shared values around sustainable farming and high-quality dairy products.

This acquisition follows Maple Hill’s expansion efforts earlier this year — including broadening its network to new farms in Ohio and Pennsylvania — underscoring its ambition to meet rising US demand for ethical, grass-fed dairy.

Source: Horizon Family Brands / Dairy Processing / Consumer Goods Technology