Dairy buy done

Archer Capital-backed DairyWest has added premium yoghurt producer West N Fresh to its investment portfolio, after this week completing its purchase of Brownes.

DairyWest said West N Fresh would be incorporated into Brownes, and founders Lee and Paul Hayes would continue to be involved in the day-to-day operations of the business.

“West N Fresh has built a strong position in the premium yoghurt segment and we are delighted to be partnering with Lee and Paul to make this great product available to all West Australians,” Dairy West chairman Justin Punch said.

Mr Punch said DairyWest would work with Brownes to continue to develop and grow the business.

“WA’s high-growth economy, proximity to Asia and Brownes’ market-leading position provides a great base to develop the Brownes business,” Mr Punch said.

“Brownes’ location in WA makes it well suited to capitalise on export opportunities into Asia.”