FrieslandCampina has announced a deal to buy Belgium-based mozzarella maker Fabrelac.
Fabrelac mainly produces cow milk mozzarella out of its plant in Bree. The site has a maximum annual production capacity of 30m kg of mozzarella. In addition to mozzarella for use as a pizza topping, the company also makes products including salad cheese, whey ingredients and cream.
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The mozzarella will be produced for the B2B market in Europe, a spokesperson for FrieslandCampina told just-food. He did not disclose the value of the transaction.
Bas van den Berg, executive director of FrieslandCampina's cheese, butter and milk powder arm, said: "With this acquisition, we will be expanding our production capacity by adding a modern and efficient production facility close to our cooperative base. The transaction will enable us to offer our customers a wide range of mozzarella products in addition to our existing cheese portfolio."
The acquisition is subject to approval of competition authorities.
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