Müller Expands with Biotiful Gut Health Acquisition

Deal News | Apr 14, 2025 | Addleshaw Goddard

International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has acted as the advisor to Müller UK & Ireland for its acquisition of Biotiful Gut Health, a renowned UK-based kefir brand that produces a range of natural gut health products. This acquisition is strategic for Müller as it seeks to expand into the burgeoning functional health yogurt and drinks market, an area increasingly recognized for its health benefits. The existing operations of Biotiful Gut Health will continue, with founder Natasha Bowes providing advisory support and Müller's Yogurts & Desserts CEO Richard Williams joining the leadership to drive growth. This marks Müller's second acquisition within a year with Addleshaw Goddard's legal advising, following their previous purchase of Yew Tree Dairy in Lancashire.

Sectors

Food and Beverage
Legal Services

Geography

United Kingdom – Both Müller UK & Ireland and Biotiful Gut Health are based in the UK, and the acquisition focuses on the UK market.
Ireland – Müller UK & Ireland involves operations extending to Ireland, relevant to their business strategy.

Industry

Food and Beverage – The acquisition involves companies producing and selling yogurt and drinks, specifically targeting the functional health segment.
Legal Services – Addleshaw Goddard provided legal advisory services for the acquisition.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Müller UK & Ireland	Bidding Company	Company	Müller is a leading dairy company in the UK, expanding into functional health products.
Biotiful Gut Health	Target Company	Company	A leading UK kefir brand known for its natural gut health products.
Addleshaw Goddard	Legal Advisor	Company	An international law firm advising on the acquisition.
Natasha Bowes	Advisor	Person	Founder of Biotiful Gut Health who will support the team in an advisory capacity.
Richard Williams	CEO of Yogurts & Desserts	Person	Part of Müller, joining the Biotiful leadership team to drive growth.