Yeo Valley Limited has acquired Epicurean Dairy (UK) Limited
March 2025 — Yeo Valley Limited has successfully acquired Epicurean Dairy (UK) Limited, the gourmet yoghurt producer known as The Collective.
Yeo Valley is a family-owned organic dairy company based in Somerset. Founded in 1994, it specializes in producing a wide range of organic dairy products, including yogurt, butter, cheese and milk. The company is known for its commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices, as well as its distinctive branding and marketing, which emphasizes its family heritage and organic credentials. Yeo Valley’s products are widely available in supermarkets across the UK, and the company has earned a strong reputation for quality and ethical production.
The Collective, which trades as Epicurean Dairy (UK) Limited, is a dairy company renowned for its premium yoghurt products under the Gourmet brand, as well as its portable children’s yoghurts, Suckies.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins S&W, one of Oaklins’ member firms in the UK, acted as the corporate finance advisor to Yeo Valley in this transaction.
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