Kalona Creamery, a new member of the Open Gates Business Development Corporation family, has purchased the former Twin County Dairy facility located on Highway 1 outside of Kalona, Iowa. Initial operating plans for the facility include milk receiving and separation. A comprehensive plan for the location is still under review but will utilize a different business strategy than the former tenant.
Twin County Dairy, Inc., more widely known as the Kalona Cheese Factory, closed its doors last September. Since then, the rural community and local economic development authorities have been watching this property closely. Bill Evans, Open Gates CEO, says, “We are really happy that we have been able to make this become a reality. Not only is this good for our community, but it complements our growing family of businesses.”
Kalona Organics®, makers of the Kalona SuperNatural™ brand and another member of the Open Gates family of companies, has experienced a 40 percent growth rate in key categories and is driving the facility expansion. Mindy Seiffert, Director of Strategic HR and Business Development, adds, “The acquisition of the Twin County Dairy facility will allow us to bring jobs to the Kalona area and boost the rural economy.”
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