Muller has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Muller as the new managing director of Muller Milk & Ingredients (MMI) on a permanent basis.
Muller will hold the position in addition to his executive role at doorstep delivery service Milk & More.
MMI is Britain’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products, with a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.
The brand is also the seventh most popular brand in the UK, picked from shelves more than 208 million times a year.
Mr. Muller takes charge of MMI, Britain’s largest producer of branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products following a period as interim managing director.
His predecessor, Andrew McInnes, was a long-serving employee of the firm.
1,700 dairy farmers
“Muller Milk & Ingredients has a fantastic operational platform with a well-invested network of dairies, second to none logistics capabilities, and strong partnerships with 1,700 dairy farmers representing a quarter of Britain’s milk production,” said Patrick Muller.
“Our focus is on becoming Britain’s dairy leader by providing great service to our customers every day; distinctive, innovative and sustainable supply chain partnerships; and growth by leveraging our new capabilities to make a greater range of Muller branded and private label products for retail and out of home customers.
“With a period of restructure, integration and major capital investment now largely behind us, we aim to consolidate and accelerate our progress in all of these areas.”
Transformed the business
Werner Stegmuller, chief executive of Theo Muller group said: “Just over five years ago we were primarily known as Britain’s leading yoghurt manufacturer in the UK.
“Now we have transformed Muller to become Britain’s leading privately owned dairy business, offering a diverse portfolio of branded and private label dairy products across the dairy category.
It has been a period of extraordinary change for the business and for the dairy industry as a whole in the UK. Patrick and his team will bring stability, clarity and drive to ensure that the benefits of the acquisitions, investment and hard work are now fully realised for all.
Muller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Theo Muller group which employs 27,500 people throughout Europe.
