Yeo Valley Production Limited, a leading name in the dairy industry, has successfully reached an agreement to acquire Epicurean Dairy (UK) Limited, along with the well-known The Collective brand in the UK market.
This strategic acquisition positions Yeo Valley to enhance its diverse product portfolio, which includes yogurt, kefir, cheese, butter, ice cream, and soup products. Furthermore, The Collective brand offers an impressive range of yogurt pouches and yogurt pots, featuring both dairy and non-dairy options that cater to various consumer preferences.
Yeo Valley has emphasized that this acquisition will unite their extensive manufacturing capabilities with The Collective’s “taste-led ranges.” By doing so, they are poised to create new opportunities for innovation and product development, ultimately benefitting consumers who seek quality dairy options.
Rob Sexton, the CEO of Yeo Valley Production Limited, expressed enthusiasm over the acquisition, stating: “We are delighted to welcome The Collective to the Yeo Valley Production family. The Collective brand is renowned for never compromising on the quality and market-leading taste of its products. Add this to the values of the business, encapsulated in its B-Corp accreditation, and we see this as a perfect fit with Yeo Valley Production.”
Furthermore, he added, “This agreement will ensure The Collective brand continues to deliver taste-led innovation and great value. Together, we have ambitious plans to drive growth of delicious British dairy. It’s an exciting new chapter for us all.”
In addition, Sarah Smart, the CEO of The Collective UK, commented on the acquisition, stating: “Yeo Valley Production is a long-time partner of The Collective and has been an integral part of the brand’s growth journey and success over the years. The close alignment of the businesses’ values and visions to deliver natural, healthy, great tasting, and sustainable food that is better for people and planet, makes Yeo Valley the perfect home for the next stage of The Collective’s growth.”
Smart continued, “I would like to thank all who have been on the journey with us to date, including our loyal consumers, suppliers, customers, and especially our incredible team who have passionately been the dairy shaker uppers.”
She also expressed optimism for the future: “I look forward to The Collective building on this success further and continuing to deliver more great tasting innovative dairy to British fridges.”
