Milwaukee private equity firm acquires Dairyfood USA

Milwaukee private equity firm Borgman Capital announced the acquisition of Blue Mounds-headquartered Dairyfood USA as an add-on to its platform portfolio company Gilman Cheese Corp. Dairyfood USA is a specialty processor of extended shelf-life cheese and the largest supplier of smoked Gouda in the United States. Products are also sold under house brand names such as Glacier Ridge Farms, Queso de Casa, and Sonoma Jacks. Customers include retail, food service, transportation and airlines, and gift pack suppliers. The acquisition will enable Gilman Cheese Corp. to offer an expanded product mix and production capacity. Dairyfood USA and Gilman currently employ 149 and 184 employees, respectively.