Yoplait parent General Mills buys Brazilian yogurt maker Carolina
Carolina has strong regional yogurt brands: Carolina, VeryGurt and Gluck.
General Mills acquired Brazilian yogurt maker Carolina Administracao e Participacoes Societarias Ltda., (Carolina), a privately held dairy products company headquartered in Ribeirao Claro, Parana, Brazil. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. General Mills made the announcement on Dec. 23.
Carolina is a family-owned Brazilian company established in 1969. A leading regional dairy products producer, Carolina is especially known for its strong regional yogurt brands, Carolina, VeryGurt and Gluck.