Vermont Creamery team and operations to remain in place, in Vermont
Websterville, Vt. and Arden Hills, Minn., March 29, 2017 -- Vermont Creamery Co-Founders Bob Reese and Allison Hooper and Land O'Lakes Inc. President and CEO Chris Policinski announced that their businesses have joined forces. Vermont Creamery will become an independently operated subsidiary of Minnesota-based Land O'Lakes. It will continue to produce its award-winning fresh and aged goat cheeses, cultured butter and fresh dairy at the creamery in Websterville, Vermont.
"We have always taken seriously our commitment to our farmers, employees and Vermont's working landscape — these values are at the core of our decision to sell the business," said co-founder Allison Hooper. "As we experience unprecedented growth, we need a partner who can bring the resources and expertise necessary to help us realize our vision and the potential of our business."