Landshut, May 20, 2026 – Bayerische Milchindustrie eG (BMi) looks back on a successful 2025 financial year despite challenging overall economic conditions. Especially in times like these, reliability, stability, and a spirit of partnership remain central guiding principles at the core of BMi’s actions.
“The 2025 financial year was particularly challenging for an export-oriented company like BMi. The outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, higher tariffs, exchange rate effects, and increasing international competition were successfully managed through reliable and collaborative action. This makes us especially proud to conclude the year with the best result in many years and to have continued investing in the development of our sites and the digitalization of our processes in 2025,” says Dr. Thomas Obersojer, CEO of BMi.
Strong demand for proteins confirms strategic direction
“Demand for dairy products remained stable to slightly positive in 2025, with export business playing a key role. Alongside cheese, whey proteins in particular saw strong demand, especially in the United States, Southeast Asia, and China. This development is very positive for us, as the strong demand for high-quality whey proteins confirms our strategic direction,” summarizes Winfried Meier, Member of the Management Board at BMi. “Compared to the previous year, our business units achieved impressive results. In the cheese segment, we recorded revenue growth of 7%, while the Ingredients business unit achieved an increase of 32%.”
Overall, BMi closed the 2025 financial year with revenue of EUR 667.2 million, of which 59% was generated by the Cheese business unit, 39% by Ingredients, and 2% by Fresh Products and Services. More than half of total revenue (55%) was generated outside Germany.
Focus on sites: Investments in production processes
Undeterred by the complex economic environment, BMi invested EUR 17.9 million in the technical and structural development of its sites in order to optimize production processes and expand capacities.
The main focus was on the Zapfendorf site, which continues to be developed as part of the Masterplan Ingredients (MPI) project. In 2025, the planning foundations for production technology, buildings, and technical equipment were further specified and advanced. Approval procedures are already well progressed.
At the Jessen site, the focus was on measures to increase efficiency and further improve product quality. At the Winzer plant, BMi responded to rising demand for demineralized whey powder, particularly in organic quality. Capacities in the demineralization segment are being expanded, and an existing drying tower is being replaced by a facility meeting the highest quality standards. This further strengthens BMi’s globally leading position in organic ingredients.
The topic of digitalization was also further advanced. As part of the introduction of a new ERP system, financial accounting was successfully migrated to the new system landscape during the 2025 financial year. The rollout to additional business areas and sites is being carried out step by step.
“We are consistently continuing the transformation of BMi – technologically and economically,” emphasizes Dr. Thomas Obersojer.
