Germany-based organic company Bohlsener Mühle has been acquired by MDS Holding for an undisclosed sum.
In a joint statement, the companies said the deal will “strategically combine the expertise” of both businesses.
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Bohlsener Mühle is expected to benefit from a “restructuring” of its product range and investments in efficiency, along with a “clear positioning” in the retail sector.
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Founded in 1979, Bohlsener Mühle produces muesli, snack breads, cookies and ready meals, with a team of 250 people.
Volker Krause, Bohlsener Mühle’s founder and long-time managing director, said: “With MDS Holding, we have found a partner who shares our values and with whom we can position Bohlsener Mühle for the future.
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By GlobalData“This not only secures the future of the location … but also the ecological orientation that we have stood for for decades.”
For MDS Holding, the deal is aimed at “expanding its portfolio with a credible, artisanal organic brand”.
Krause is retiring from operational management due to age but he will continue to support the company as a consultant.
MDS Holdings’ Tillman Schulz and Ralf Koch will assume management roles in the future.
“Bohlsener Mühle has established a strong position in the organic market over decades. We want to preserve and further develop this foundation,” Koch added.
“With our many years of experience in the food sector and a broad network, we want to expand our distribution channels, provide new impetus to the organic market, and strengthen our long-term competitiveness.”
Bohlsener Mühle will continue to operate independently and join MDS Holdings’ other companies, including HMF Food Production, Pro Dimi Healthcare and Merx Bellavie.
