Nestlé will fully acquire Munich-based yfood Labs GmbH, buying out the founders three years after taking a minority position in the German smart food brand.
yfood makes nutritionally complete, ready-to-drink meal-replacement drinks that have become one of Europe's fastest-growing functional food categories.
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Nestlé first took a 49% minority stake in yfood in 2023. The remaining shares held by founders Benjamin Kremer and Noël Bollmann are expected to transfer to Nestlé on 3 July 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.
The companies did not disclose financial terms, though Bloomberg reported the deal values yfood at around €450 million, citing people familiar with the matter.
yfood generated approximately €150 million in sales in 2025, up double digits year-on-year, according to Nestlé. Founded in 2017, the brand sells across 30 European countries and through more than 50,000 points of sale, and employs over 150 people. It has raised $22.6 million in funding to date.
The company says it is now preparing for its next growth phase, including expansion into markets beyond Europe.
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