Davisco Foods International, Inc. has won the Governor’s International Trade Award. This award honors Minnesota companies, organizations and individuals who have excelled in the international marketplace. The award highlights the crucial role exporting plays in Minnesota’s economy and recognizes the recipient’s efforts to expand and promote the state’s exports.
For sixty-five years, Davisco, a privately held, three generation family owned company, has contributed to employment in the state as growing domestic and international sales result in job creation at the plants, dairies and business offices. Davisco produces 370 million pounds of cheese annually and is one of the largest suppliers of cheese to Kraft Foods. Davisco also produces 200 million pounds of whey by-products annually, accounting for 65% of whey protein isolates sold worldwide.
“We are honored to be recognized by the state for our contributions in the international marketplace,” said Davisco’s CEO. “Global expansion is a strategic area of focus for our organization as we provide companies around the world with high quality dairy ingredients. With sales from international markets now beginning to approach over half of Davisco’s revenue, we are excited to see our business grow on a truly global scale.”
Davisco Foods International, Inc. has shipped product to over sixty countries in the last twenty five years. Breakthrough countries during this time include Bolivia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.