SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Oct. 7, 2020) – Kemps®, a well-known Midwestern dairy processor, today announced that the milk processing facility, located at 1188 Lincoln Street SW in Le Mars, Iowa, is transitioning to become a part of the Kemps family.
Kemps has been nourishing families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome dairy products for more than 100 years. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a farmerowned dairy cooperative, Kemps products also help support local dairy farm families.
“Kemps has always been about bringing goodness — in the products that we produce and thecommunities that we serve,” said Greg Kurr, chief executive officer of Kemps. “We’re thrilled to introduce our line of great-tasting products to consumers and retailers throughout Iowa, Nebraska and Kansas City.”
The Le Mars facility, which currently employs more than 200 people, produces fluid milk, cottage cheese, cream, dips, fruit juices, ice cream mix and sour cream. Additionally, the current
management team will continue to handle the plant’s day-to-day operations, and all employees will retain their current positions.
