Land O'Lakes Announces Kozy Shack Acquisition

Land O'Lakes, Inc. announces it has signed an agreement to acquire Kozy Shack Enterprises, Inc., a market leader in the chilled dairy desserts category in North America. 

 

Land O'Lakes President and CEO Chris Policinski says, "Kozy Shack is a strong strategic fit with our value-added dairy foods product portfolio. This long-time company – known for its strong brand and reputation for quality -- opens the door for Land O'Lakes to achieve future growth in the attractive dairy dessert category."

 

Kozy Shack President and Chief Executive Officer Robert Striano says, "It is exciting for the 40-plus year-old Kozy Shack brand to be infused with expanded resources and brand-building focus. The future is bright for the Kozy Shack business as a strategic brand within the Land O'Lakes portfolio."

 

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions. The deal is expected to close on July 31, 2012.

 

Kozy Shack, based in New York, was founded by Vincent Gruppuso more than 40 years ago, and has remained a family-owned company. Kozy Shack is a manufacturer and marketer of premium dessert products in the United States and Canada, and has a presence in Ireland for European customers.

 

Policinski noted that Land O'Lakes will apply its extensive sales, marketing, distribution and customer service expertise to expand sales of Kozy Shack products. In addition, the simple ingredients in Kozy Shack desserts reflect the same focus on quality, wholesome ingredients and products that has been the hallmark of Land O'Lakes throughout its 90-year history.