Meijer Acquires Bareman's Dairy Plant, Announces New "Purple Cow Creamery"

Holland, Mich.-facility to produce Milk for all Meijer stores in Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer, announced today the acquisition of plant operations at Bareman's Dairy, a local family-owned company based in Holland, Mich. Meijer's move into dairy production will also include a more than $8 million investment to expand the Bareman's dairy plant in Holland, Mich. "This is an exciting day for our company," said Co-Chairman and C.E.O. Hank Meijer. "As Meijer continues to grow, it's crucial we invest in the operations that will help us