Palladium Equity Partners Acquires Manufacturer of La Vaquita Products, Castro Cheese Company

Posted on: September 18th, 2007
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“Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, a New York-based private equity firm, announced that it has acquired Castro Cheese Company Inc., a leading manufacturer, marketer and distributor of Hispanic cheeses and creams. Castro Cheese is based in Houston and markets its products under the “La Vaquita” brand.

Alex Ventosa, a Managing Director of Palladium, said, “The La Vaquita brand is well known throughout Texas for the high quality and authenticity of its products. Led by founder and President Maria Castro, Castro Cheese has established a 30-year track record of growth and development, maintaining the quality of their all-natural cheeses and creams while expanding their portfolio of branded dairy products. Castro is a profitable company with a strong management team and talented employees. We look forward to working with them to pursue expansion through new markets, new retails channels, and the introduction of new products.”"

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