- Brand origin
- Germany
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Germany
Milbona is Lidl’s private-label brand for milk and dairy products. Milbona is ultimately owned by Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG, the family-owned German entity at the top of Lidl’s ownership structure.
lidl.comOwnership chain
- BrandMilbonaGermany
- Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG
- Schwarz Beteiligungs GmbH
- Ultimate ownerSchwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KGGermany
About Milbona
What is Milbona?
Milbona is a Lidl private-label brand for milk and dairy products. The range includes products sold through Lidl stores, while manufacturing is handled by several dairy processors rather than one dedicated Milbona company. Reported suppliers include DMK, Arla Foods, Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, Molkerei Ammerland and Royal FrieslandCampina.
Who owns Milbona?
Milbona is ultimately owned by Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG, according to Made O’Meter’s ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Milbona, Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG, Schwarz Beteiligungs GmbH, and Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG. Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG is headquartered in Germany and is the family-owned ultimate owner in this structure. Lidl’s official website is lidl.com.
Where does Milbona come from?
Milbona originated in Germany as a Lidl dairy private label. Lidl’s German website describes Milbona as Lidl’s own brand for milk and dairy products. The wider Schwarz Group, which includes Lidl, is headquartered in Neckarsulm, Germany.
What products does Milbona make?
Milbona products include fresh and long-life milk, butter, cheese, yoghurt, buttermilk, cream, condensed milk and quark. Product examples reported for the range include lactose-free milk, organic butter, German Gouda, whipped cream and plain buttermilk. The exact manufacturer can vary by product and market.
Frequently asked questions about Milbona
Is Milbona a Lidl brand?
- Yes. Milbona is Lidl’s private-label brand for milk and dairy products. Milbona products are sold through Lidl stores.
Does Milbona operate its own dairy factories?
- Milbona is not presented as a separate dairy company with one dedicated manufacturing network. Different Milbona products are supplied by external dairy processors and, in some cases, companies connected with Schwarz’s production operations.
Who makes Milbona milk and yoghurt?
- Different suppliers make different Milbona products. Reported manufacturers and suppliers include DMK, Arla Foods and Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller, so the producer cannot be identified for the entire range from the Milbona name alone.
Where can shoppers buy Milbona products?
- Milbona products are primarily sold in Lidl stores. Availability and the product range can vary between countries.
Is Milbona owned by Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG or Lidl?
- Milbona is a Lidl private label, while Made O’Meter’s ownership chain places the ultimate owner at Schwarz Unternehmenstreuhand KG. Lidl Stiftung & Co. KG is the company shown directly below Milbona in that chain.
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Products from Milbona
299- Milbona H-Vollmilch 3.5%Food – Dairy (UHT Milk)
- Milbona / Lidl Milk (Barcode: 4337256278003)Food – Dairy (Milk)
- Lidl Milbona Coconut & Cherry Yogurt DrinkBeverage – Drinkable Yogurt
- Milbona Haltbare Vollmilch (Lidl)Food – Dairy (UHT Whole Milk)
- Milbona Skyr (High Protein Quark)Food – Dairy (Skyr / Protein Snack)
- Milbona Skyr ErdbeereFood – Dairy product (Skyr)
- Milbona Fruchtjoghurt HimbeereFood – Confectionery / Dairy – Fruit Yogurt
- Milbona Greek Style Lemon-Lime YogurtFood – Dairy (Greek Style Yogurt)
- Milbona Creme Joghurt mild ErdbeereFood – Dairy (Cream Yogurt)
- Milbona Goldessa Cream CheeseFood – Dairy (Cream Cheese)
- Milbona Parmigiano ReggianoFood – Dairy (Hard Cheese)
- Milbona Coffee CreamBeverage – Coffee Creamer
- Milbona SkyrFood – Dairy product
- Milbona Fettarmer Kefir mild 1,5% FettFood – Dairy (Cultured Milk / Kefir)
- Lidl Milbona Semi-Skimmed MilkFood – Dairy
- Milbona Cremoso YogurtFood – Dairy
- Milbona Greek Yogurt 0%Food – Dairy (Strained / Greek Yogurt)
- Milbona Leche Entera / SemidesnatadaBeverage – Dairy (Milk)
- Milbona Grana Padano DOPFood – Dairy / Hard Cheese
- Milbona Körniger FrischkäseFood – Dairy (Cottage Cheese)
- Milbona Selection CheddarFood – Dairy (Cheese)
- Milbona Iced CoffeeBeverage – Iced Coffee
- Milbona milk or dairy productFood – Dairy
- Milbona Danablu PGI Danish Blue CheeseFood – Dairy (Cheese)
and 275 more products