Royal A-ware has acquired The Dairy Food Group, based in Flanders. The Dutch dairy products manufacturer is continuing its expansion in Belgium, with the deliberate aim of competing with big names such as Milcobel and FrieslandCampina.
Ten times larger
Two years ago, Royal A-ware, which among other things supplies milk to Albert Heijn, announced its ambition to become a major player in Belgium too. Since then, A-ware has acquired the milk powder towers of FrieslandCampina, which is undergoing restructuring, the bankrupt Hollebeekhoeve and the dairy producer Olympia.
The Dairy Food Group adds 300 million euros in turnover and four additional plants. The Zonhoven-based family business manufactures private label dairy products for supermarkets, including cottage cheese, protein shakes, (whipped) cream and desserts.
Royal A-ware generates sales of 3.3 billion euros and employs 4,000 people. The company is Albert Heijn’s main supplier of milk and cheese. In Spain, A-ware acquired a mozzarella factory from Danone last year.
