Berief Food switches to Theo Müller
Sale enables location stability and acceleration of international expansion
The company Berief Food GmbH will be sold in its entirety to Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller. Within the group, Berief will operate as a largely independent business unit. The aim of the merger is in particular to accelerate international expansion and at the same time to strengthen the Beckum site in the long term.
The sale follows a structured review process in the course of which Berief evaluated various options for financing its further growth. In view of increasing demand for plant-based products and concrete expansion plans - particularly in European markets such as the Benelux countries and Eastern Europe - there was an increased need for capital. In addition to examining minority shareholdings and strategic partnerships, the merger with Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller ultimately proved to be the optimal solution.
Berief will consistently pursue its growth strategy - now with even more opportunities, particularly in international business. The cooperation with Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller will enable Berief to significantly expand its export activities and further strengthen its innovative power.
Marcus Berief, the previous owner, emphasizes the strategic importance: "I am placing the company and its employees in safe hands. Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller offers the best conditions for successful further development. This partnership not only enables further growth, but also ensures the long-term stability and development of the site in Beckum."
Berief Food GmbH, founded in 1985, is one of the established suppliers in the market for plant-based foods such as plant-based drinks and tofu. In the 2025 financial year, the company recorded sales of around 113 million euros with an EBITDA of around 12 million euros.
The agreement is subject to merger control clearance.
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