Savencia Fromage & Dairy, a global specialty cheese manufacturer, has announced the acquisition of artisan cheese maker Rogue Creamery for an undisclosed sum.
Rogue Creamery is a US-based organic cheese maker that specializes in blue cheese. Savencia Fromage & Dairy announced that Rogue Creamery would retain its current president and would continue to function as a separate public benefit borporation.
Commenting on the news, Rogue Creamery president David Gremmels said: “We are excited to join the Savencia family which offers great opportunities to further fuel our growth. Our commitment to Organic cheese of uncompromising quality will remain unchanged. Savencia shares our appreciation for a strong family-based culture, and they are experts in our craft. This partnership will allow us to increase our impact on the community, one wheel of cheese at a time”.
Savencia Fromage & Dairy USA CEO Dominique Huth added: “Rogue will strengthen our leadership in specialty cheeses and perfectly complement our high-end portfolio of award winning cheeses like Dorothy’s, St. André, Etorki, and the world champion Esquirrou”.
Source: Savencia Fromage & Dairy