Tropical Cheese, a producer of Hispanic dairy products in the US, is announcing the acquisition of Cibao Meat Products, a manufacturer of Hispanic-style meat products, including the Induveca and Campesino brands. Cibao will be integrated into Tropical Cheese as its Cibao Meat Products Division, enabling Tropical Cheese to provide a more complete portfolio of branded Hispanic refrigerated food products.

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Founded in 1982, Tropical Cheese serves retail channels through an integrated network that includes direct-store delivery. Backed by Avance Investment Management and AUA Private Equity, the company is focused on expanding its reach, growing its portfolio and becoming a leading brand across the full spectrum of Hispanic refrigerated food products on the East Coast. Through this combination, Tropical Cheese will deliver a broader set of products to customers and consumers.

Vic Mehren, chief executive officer of Tropical Cheese, said, "At Tropical Cheese, we are highly intentional about pursuing partnerships and opportunities that support our long‑term growth and align with our culture, which we found in Cibao Meat Products.

"Like Tropical Cheese, Cibao is a family-built company with a legacy that reflects our shared values of having pride in what we do, providing quality products to our customers, and supporting the dedicated, hardworking team members who are the key to our success."

Founded in 1969, Cibao Meat Products is a third-generation, family-owned business headquartered in Rockaway, N.J., that offers a wide selection of products tailored to Latin American tastes. In addition to its reputation for delivering top-tier meat products, Cibao has a robust cold-chain logistics operation that prioritizes freshness and consistency, supported by strong customer service and a disciplined, high-touch commercial team.

"Joining the Tropical Cheese family represents an exciting next chapter for Cibao Meats," said Heinz Vieluf Jr., president of Cibao Meat Products. "We are both family-built businesses with brands that are rooted in tradition and trusted for their quality.

"Joining Tropical Cheese gives Cibao access to greater resources and capabilities, enabling us to further invest in the business and deliver for our customers. We look forward to working with Tropical Cheese to continue bringing together the products that have long been staples in the households and communities we grew up in and proudly continue to serve."

Source: Tropical Cheese