Emmi takes complete ownership of Gläserne Molkerei

Swiss dairy producer Emmi has acquired the remaining stake in Gläserne Molkerei, a leading organic milk processor in Germany.

Headquartered in Lucerne, Switzerland, Emmi bought a minority stake in Gläserne Molkerei in 2012.

In 2014, Emmi increased its stake in Gläserne Molkerei from 24% to 76%.

With the latest acquisition, Emmi completely owns Gläserne Molkerei, which is located in the northeastern part of Germany.

This move is part of its efforts to leverage consumer demand for natural, sustainably produced dairy product.

Emmi claims that it ‘is carrying forward its involvement in this segment abroad’. It purchased lactose-free organic dairy products from US firm Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, and organic and Demeter-certified desserts from Italy-based Rachelli.

Emmi CEO Urs Riedener said: "Natural, sustainably manufactured products are a major trend in the dairy business, which Emmi wants to take even better account of in the future.

"In Gläserne Molkerei, we have a very strong niche company that offers lots of potential for the future."

Founded in 2001, Gläserne Molkerei has 100 staff members working in its two sites, Münchehofe (Brandenburg) and Dechow (Mecklenburg-West Pomerania).

The company processes 120 million litres of milk that comes mainly from the northeastern part of Germany and generates sales of $108m (EUR100m).

Gläserne Molkerei’s range includes milk, butter, cream, milk powder, quark, yoghurt and cheese.

The Münchehofe site produces naturally matured organic cheese and milk, while organic milk, butter, cream and yoghurt are produced in Dechow.

In 2013, Emmi acquired cheese producing company, Käserei Studer, which is based in Amriswil, Switzerland.

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Image: Switzerland-based Emmi produces organic dairy products. Photo: courtesy of Emmi Group.