Arla acquire the business of Yeo Valley Dairies Limited
Posted on: 09/02/18
The Mead family have agreed to sell its subsidiary Yeo Valley Dairies Limited, which will give Arla the branding license rights to utilise the Yeo Valley milk brand in liquid, cheese, butter and spreads. Note, the Yeo Valley yoghurt, cream, ice cream and desserts business remain with the Mead family and the deal does not include any processing facilities, employees or dairy farmer suppliers. OMSCo currently supply Yeo Valley with its liquid milk and this will continue for a minimum of 3 years.
It’s another clear signal that Arla (along with Muller) are investing long term in the UK dairy industry, which is positive.
The deal is subject to UK Competition Authority approval.