Northmarq is pleased to present this build-to-suit opportunity on behalf of Hart Dairy Creamery Corporation, a vertically integrated A2 dairy producer and one of the most differentiated operators in the Premium Specialty Milk sector.
Operating four farms across 2,000 acres in South Georgia, Hart Dairy is nationally recognized for animal welfare and sustainability leadership—becoming the first U.S. dairy to earn Certified Humane status and one of only three farms endorsed by the ASPCA. Its 100% A2/A2 genetics herd and commitment to humane, pasture-based operations put the company in a unique position to disrupt the fast-growing $12 billion Specialty Milk category, expanding at 25% CAGR.
Hart Dairy is led by a seasoned management team with over 60 years of combined experience across dairy operations, food manufacturing, capital markets, and international business development. Under the leadership of Founder & CEO Tim Connell, the company has evolved from concept to a fully integrated, A2-dedicated dairy enterprise with nationally recognized sustainability practices and a proven track record of execution. Management has successfully secured institutional financing, structured sovereign-backed export contracts, and built the operational platform required to scale a premium dairy brand.
The Company now seeks partners to develop a $39 million, 80,000 sqft, state-of-the-art Extended Shelf Life (ESL) processing facility located approximately 10 miles from its farm operations. One of only a handful of U.S. plants with this advanced technology, the new facility will deliver two major competitive advantages:
• Extended Shelf Life (up to 90 days): Significantly expands distribution geography, optimizes logistics economics, and unlocks global export markets—validated by international commitments already secured.
• Enhanced Profitability: Vertical integration and ESL efficiencies are projected to increase EBITDA margins to ~35%, materially outperforming the industry benchmark of ~22%.
This development represents a unique opportunity to partner with a mission-driven, high-growth dairy platform positioned at the intersection of premium nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and advanced processing technology.