The importance of M&A in remaining competitive in the cheese industry

M&A activity in the cheese market remains high, but what's driving this healthy appetite?

With many dairy groups realizing that M&A provides the easiest route to enter new markets and with cheap capital available to pave the way, deal activity has increased in 2019. In this sector report, Davide Milano breaks down geographical statistics and trends in the dairy industry and, in particular, the cheese sector, where consumption continues to rise across the globe.

M&A activity in the dairy sector continues to consolidate the market at a fast pace, thanks in part to the steady availability of cheap capital. DAVIDE MILANO, OAKLINS' CHEESE SPECIALIST

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Also in this edition, Gilberto Cappellin, CEO and founder of Yoeggs and former CEO of EMMI Italia, taps into knowledge gained from his years of experience in the industry. Cappellin stresses the need for a fresh look at everything from ingredients to marketing to respond to consumer demand for healthier and more convenient products. He advocates changing conventional mindsets and outlines the benefits of joining international groups that can support the development of new products and markets.

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Download the report (pdf) for more expert commentary, the rationale behind some of this year’s completed transactions and the valuation multiples of selected listed players.

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