Muller, the German dairy and chilled foods group whose portfolio includes Muller, Weihenstephan and Sachsenmilch, has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the Elinas and Lunebest brands from Hochwald, a cooperative-based dairy processor producing UHT milk, condensed milk and dairy ingredients. The deal, which also covers the Luneburg production site and its 150 staff, will transfer trademark rights and product lines to Muller, according to company statements. The company said that …

