Agropur Acquires Main Street Ingredients, Expands Food Ingredients Presence In United States

Quebec-based dairy cooperative Agropur has acquired La Crosse, Wisconsin-based Main Street Ingredients, a manufacturer of functional food ingredients including proteins and stabilizers. The value of the deal was not disclosed. Aside from manufacturing stabilizers, proteins and protein isolates, and dairy products, Main Street Ingredients also provides technical expertise, contract manufacturing services, and manufacturing of private-label products. Brands include Keystone, Capstone, Cornerstone, and Gemstone. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Main Street will continue operating under its own corporate name and the leadership of current president, Bill Schmitz.