Dairy Farmers of America acquires Cumberland Dairy
Acquisition expands DFA’s ownership into extended-shelf-life processing.
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a Kansas City, Kan.-headquartered dairy cooperative owned by family farmers, said it acquired Cumberland Dairy, a family-owned processor of ultra-pasteurized dairy products located in Bridgeton, N.J.
Cumberland Dairy was founded in 1933 by Charles Catalana at a small, unassuming milk plant behind his family home, DFA noted. The company experienced tremendous growth through the 1970s and 1980s under the direction of Carmine Catalana III. Today, third-generation principals Carmine IV, Frank and David Catalana lead Cumberland’s 180 dedicated employees.