Award-Winning Grafton Village Cheese Company Seeks Buyer/Partner
October 8, 2024 | 1 min to read
The Windham Foundation of Grafton, Vermont, is looking for a partner or buyer for its celebrated Grafton Village Cheese Company (GVCC), renowned for its artisanal aged cheddar and cave-aged sheep milk cheeses. With a mission to bolster Vermont's rural economy, the Foundation believes new investment or a strategic sale could enhance GVCC's market potential. CEO Curt Alpeter sees great opportunities ahead for the brand with the right support.
The Windham Foundation (the Foundation), based in Grafton, Vermont, announced that it is seeking a partner or buyer for its iconic Grafton Village Cheese Company (GVCC.) A program of the Foundation for decades, the Cheese Company is the award-winning producer of hand-crafted aged cheddar and cave-aged sheep milk cheeses.
Part of the mission of the Windham Foundation is supporting Vermont rural towns economically and culturally, the Cheese Company being an example of a local food company that benefits both agriculture and employment.
Last year, the Foundation brought in CEO Curt Alpeter, a seasoned business leader, to position the company for long-term success. Curt said he sees great opportunity for the GVCC brand with adequate financial support. Curt and a committee of the Windham Foundation Board that oversees GVCC have determined that taking advantage of this opportunity will require either new investment to grow the company or a sale to a better positioned partner with access to larger markets.
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