About us
Strong, well-known brands that are popular with retailers and consumers, a desire for innovation and a constant forward-looking approach are what set us apart.
It's a pretty safe bet that everyone of us has one of our products on their table almost every day, whether as a dairy product, dressing or ingredient that we supply for other segments of the food industry, such as cheese for pizza or whey powder for baby food. We also shape the industry internationally - whether in the United Kingdom, Poland or Italy. In numerous segments, our products are number 1 in the market.
Also great success stories start out small.
Also great success stories start out small.
Founded in 1896, the company is still 100 percent family-owned today - with all the advantages this entails: Investments are not geared to short-term profit, but to long-term return.
The Group in numbers
32,300
Employees
17
Production sites
> 70 countries
Export
8.8 bn €
Sales (2022)
Dairy
Dairy
Founded in 1896 as a village dairy, we are now internationally positioned with numerous strong brands.
Fish & Deli, Dressings & Sauces
Fish & Deli, Dressings & Sauces
Well-known brands in the convenience food sector are also part of our Group.
Logistics & Services
Logistics & Services
Packaging and logistics companies, automotive engineering and fruit processing: we cover the entire value chain.
Plant-based Alternatives
Plant-based Alternatives
We offer a vegan alternative to anyone who wants to supplement their diet with plant-based products.
Our milestones
1896
Ludwig Müller founds a dairy in Aretsried
1938
The apprenticed cheesemaker Alois Müller takes over
1971
Takeover of the dairy with four employees by Theo Müller
1980s
Build-up of the Culina logistics company and the Optipack cup production facility
1990s
Takeover of Sachsenmilch AG, further market entries
2000s
Acquisition of Mlékárna Pragolaktos and Weihenstephan
2010s
Expansion of the UK dairy and logistics business, expansion of deli & dressing business
2020s
Acquisition of Landliebe, Puddis, Südmilch and Mondelice brands from FrieslandCampina
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