Ausnutria and Royal A-ware have recently entered into an agreement under which Royal A-ware will acquire a 35 per cent stake in Amalthea, a producer of goat’s cheese, other goat’s dairy products and organic cow’s cheese. Ausnutria will remain the majority shareholder with a 65 per cent stake.
Growing demand for goat’s cheese
As part of the partnership, Royal A-ware will focus on the national and international marketing of goat’s cheese and organic goat’s cheese. Ausnutria will remain responsible for the processing of high-quality whey proteins, a key ingredient in baby food. In addition, both parties will jointly invest in the further development and expansion of Amalthea’s cheese factory. In doing so, they are responding to the growing demand for goat’s cheese both at home and abroad.
Optimal utilisation of milk
The partnership aligns with the shared ambition to optimally utilise all components of goat’s milk. Royal A‑ware brings extensive market knowledge and commercial clout in the field of cheese, whilst Ausnutria specialises in high-quality nutritional applications. By combining this complementary expertise, a stronger and more stable supply chain is created, with scope for sustainable growth.
Jan Anker, Chairman of the Board at Royal A‑ware: “We are delighted to further expand our existing partnership in this way. Demand for goat’s milk products is growing, and this step enables us to offer our customers an even broader product portfolio. At the same time, we remain fully committed to the production of (organic) goat’s cheese, in which we also see further growth opportunities. Moreover, the partnership aligns well with our strategy towards more integrated supply chains, where market demand is the starting point: here too, we are creating the shortest route from consumer to farm.”
Bart van der Meer, Executive Director of Ausnutria, is also positive about this development: “With Royal A‑ware, we have a strong partnership for the further growth of Amalthea. This collaboration fits seamlessly with our strategic direction and contributes to a future-proof goat dairy supply chain.”
A solid foundation for growth and innovation
This agreement further strengthens Amalthea’s position in the goat dairy market and lays a solid foundation for future growth and innovation.
