South Africa: Woodlands Dairy Group acquires Ladismith Cheese

South African dairy firm Woodlands Dairy Group has announced its acquisition of 100% of Ladismith Cheese Company, including its subsidiaries Ladismith Powder Company and Mooivallei Suiwel, from seafood wholesaler Sea Harvest Group.

Founded in 1999, Ladismith Cheese Company offers a portfolio of cheese, butter and milk powder.

Made up of Woodlands Dairy and its fully owned subsidiary Fairfield Dairy, Woodlands Dairy Group specialises in UHT milk, yoghurt, cheese, custard, flavoured milk and a wide range of other products under the First Choice brand.

Commenting on the move, Woodlands Dairy Group CEO Helen McDougall said: “By integrating Ladismith’s established regional presence and expertise with our extensive network, we are well positioned to provide customers with an enhanced and more specialised product portfolio”.

The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

Source: Dairy Industries