Swiss dairy group Emmi has acquired local speciality cheese maker Käserei Studer for an undisclosed sum.

Käserei Studer, which generated sales of CHF20m (US$26m) in 2012, manufactures Der Scherfe Maxx semi-hard cheeses that are distributed in Switzerland and Germany. Emmi said it plans to expand sales by feeding Käserei Studer products into its existing international distribution channels.

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“Käserei Studer AG has excellent know-how in the production of speciality cheeses and makes premium quality Swiss products. Emmi can help the company expand sales internationally. This is a win-win situation for both parties,” Emmi CEO Urs Riedener said.

Käserei Studer will continue to operate on an independent basis.

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