The Farmer Companies | Private Equity Firm

We Expand and Develop Iconic Brands

The Farmer Companies is a full-service CPG growth partner based in Burlington, Vermont. We focus on two key areas of growth: Licensing, where we work with established category leaders and emerging disruptors to expand their brand into new markets, new formats, and new audiences and Own Brands, where we develop or acquire brands as fuel for long-term growth.

From R&D and co-manufacturing to marketing, sales, and end-to-end Supply Chain, we manage it all. This allows our licensing partners to stay focused on what they do best, while we apply our industry expertise to drive growth across every brand we partner with.

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Our brands and partners

How we make it happen

At The Farmer Companies, we are built to grow brands without limits. We take a ground-up approach: identifying the right market opportunities, building the right products, and putting the right systems behind every launch. Our end-to-end platform ensures every brand we license or own gets speed to market, operational excellence, and a team that is fully invested in winning.

How The Farmer Companies makes it happen

Licensing & Partnerships

Bringing the best brands to more people in more ways.

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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 proudly supports Spectrum Youth & Family Services, an organization dedicated to empowering and uplifting youth and families in our community. Through our ongoing partnership, we are committed to giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of young people and their families, helping them build brighter futures.

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