The Farmer Companies Raises $17 Million Series A to Expand Cheese Snack Business
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The Farmer Companies Secures $17 Million in Series A Funding
Burlington, Vermont-based The Farmer Companies has raised $17 million in Series A funding to accelerate the growth of its consumer packaged goods platform focused on cheese-based snacks.
The round was led by Raff Ventures, with participation from AJAX Capital Partners.
The company develops and markets cheese-based snack products and licensed food brands, serving customers across North America through national retail distribution.
Expanding Manufacturing and Distribution
The Farmer Companies said it will use the new funding to:
Expand its national distribution network
Pursue strategic acquisitions
Scale its manufacturing network across North America
The investment is intended to support the company's continued growth in the packaged food and snacking market.
Growing Consumer Packaged Goods Platform
Led by CEO Randy Johnson, The Farmer Companies operates as a consumer packaged goods (CPG) platform and brand builder specializing in cheese-based snacking and licensed food products.
According to the company, its products are currently distributed through national food retail channels across the United States.
