The Farmer Companies | Private Equity Firm

We Invest In Iconic Brands

The Farmer Companies is a private equity firm focused on seeding, investing in, acquiring and operating companies with intrinsic brand value and a common social mission.

Whether you’re an established category leader or a new-comer-disruptor we’ll help you earn new customers, excite lifelong fans, and launch into new markets.

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Our brands and partners

How we make it happen

The Farmer Companies is a Private Equity Firm based in Burlington, Vermont, focused on brand growth. Our firm partners with iconic companies and disruptive market leaders to increase brand awareness. Unlike traditional acquisition techniques, we take a ground up approach to brand identification. We identify opportunistic markets and focus on partnering with brands that possess the capability to win and excite fans.

How The Farmer Companies makes it happen

Licensing

Bringing the best brands to more people in more ways.

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Investments

Helping our partners grow to their full potential with strategic investments.

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Acquisitions

We seek partners who drive growth and positive impact on the communities they serve.

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Making an impact

Reaching fans far and near.

Articles

We're always humbled to be recognized for the work we do.

Thinking inside the box, Cabot launches a mac & cheese line.

By Ann Trieger Kurland

Bowls of popcorn are often the default, and new contenders on that front are two savory varieties.

By Florence Fabricant

Awards

Proud to be recognized amongst our peers.

2023 sofi™ Award Winner

We’re proud to earn the 2023 SFA New Product Award within the Entrees, Lunch, Dinner category. Our Guinness Macaroni & Cheese made with premium radiator pasta and an indulgent sauce combines the world’s best stout and aged cheddar cheese, and is now available at fine retailers near you.

PEOPLE's Food Awards 2022:

Straight from the staffers at the People’s Food Awards - They raved about our perfectly al dente shells, which “cradled” the creamy sauce. “The cheesiness did not disappoint”, and “their kids gobbled it up!”.

Our Cabot Macaroni & Cheese Classic Yellow Cheddar Mac is now in a league all its own. Scroll down to the “Boxed Mac & Cheese” category.

Community Actions

We are proud of being an active member of the community.

The Farmer Companies has supported Feeding America and local food banks to find meaningful home for closed-coded products. We are committed to having an impact, both locally and nationally. Additionally, we have supported the Women's Prison with popcorn donations.

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The Farmer Companies has engaged with Boy Scouts of America and Schools/Organizations to give back and demonstrate our support for these great organizations.

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