Skotidakis

What Skotidakis does

Skotidakis is a privately held, family-owned Canadian dairy manufacturer founded in 1975 by Peter Skotidakis, headquartered in St-Eugene, Ontario on a vertically integrated 1,500-acre goat farm with a herd of more than 3,000 animals. The company produces authentic Greek dairy products — primarily Greek yogurt (plain, vanilla, 0%/2%/9% milk-fat variants), an Icelandic-style SKYR sub-brand, feta and cream cheese, ricotta, and yogurt-based dips — for three customer channels: branded retail grocery distribution across Canada and parts of the United States, food service and industrial supply to restaurants and food manufacturers, and private-label co-manufacturing for supermarket chains. Its core production technology centers on a traditional Greek straining method that removes whey naturally (no artificial thickeners) and uses probiotic cultures (Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Lactis), with all products pasteurized under Health Canada regulations and most carrying OU-D Kosher certification.

The business operates a 130,000 sq ft state-of-the-art production facility that supports both retail-pack and industrial formats (blocks, diced, crumbled) for cheese and multi-format yogurt SKUs. The go-to-market motion is multi-channel: direct branded retail through grocery chains, club-store distribution via Costco in Eastern Canada, a digital presence on the company website with a product locator tool for consumer pull-through, and B2B sales to food service operators and private-label retailers. Specific SKU-level pricing is not publicly disclosed; food service pricing is handled through direct inquiry.

Skotidakis monetizes through three revenue streams — branded retail product sales, food service and industrial supply of dairy products, and private-label manufacturing fees — with no disclosed subscription, licensing, or platform economics. The company is family-owned with no parent company, institutional investors, or private equity backing evident in the input data. Headcount is reported in the 101-250 range, and the firm is actively hiring production labour, consistent with capacity scaling tied to new product and channel expansion (notably the SKYR launch and Costco entry).

Name

Skotidakis

Legal name

Skotidakis Inc.

Website

https://skotidakis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skotidakis is a family-owned Canadian goat dairy manufacturer founded in 1975, producing authentic Greek yogurt, feta and cream cheese, ricotta, and yogurt-based dips from its Ontario farm and 130,000 sq ft facility for retail grocery, food service, and private-label customers across Canada and parts of the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAHADAB

Greek/Strained Yogurt & High-Protein Cultured Dairy Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Dairy Processing/Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh)

SECONDARYAFAHADAI

Skyr & Icelandic-Style Cultured Dairy Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Dairy Processing/Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh)

SECONDARYAFAKAKAL

Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Dairy Product Manufacturing

SECONDARYAFAKAKAC

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Dairy Product Manufacturing

Keywords

• Greek yogurt production
• Goat dairy products
• Feta cheese manufacturing
• Yogurt-based dips
• Private label dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-eugène

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sale of branded dairy products (Greek yogurt, chevre cheese, feta cheese, yogurt-based dips) through retail grocery stores across Canada and parts of the United States.
2. Food Service / Industrial Sales: Supply of industrial quantities of dairy products to restaurants, food manufacturers, and distributors. Products include Feta cheese (blocks, diced, crumbled), cream cheese, ricotta cheese, shredded cheeses, Greek yogurt, yogurt-based dips, and sour cream.
3. Private Label Manufacturing: Production of dairy products under private labels for various supermarkets, leveraging the company's 130,000 square foot state-of-the-art production facility.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Skotidakis manufactures authentic Greek-style dairy products at its 130,000-square-foot facility in St-Eugene, Ontario, sourcing milk from its own herd of over 3,000 goats on a 1,500-acre farm. The product portfolio includes strained Greek yogurts (Plain, Vanilla, and SKYR variants), feta cheeses (blend, goat's milk, cow's milk, Bulgarian-style, diced, crumbled), cream cheese, ricotta, and yogurt-based dips (Tzatziki, Ranch, French Onion, Jalapeño). The company sells branded products through grocery retail in Canada and parts of the United States, supplies industrial quantities to food service operators, and produces private-label dairy products for supermarkets.

Product overview

Skotidakis is a goat dairy farm specializing in authentic Greek dairy products. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Greek Yogurts including Plain (0%, 2%, 9% milk fat variants), Vanilla (0%, 2%), and SKYR Icelandic-style strained yogurts (Super berry, Blueberry, Peach, Vanilla, Key lime); (2) Yogurt-based Dips including Ranch, French Onion, Tzatziki, and Jalapeño flavors; and (3) Cheeses including Feta varieties (blend, goat's milk, cow's milk, Bulgarian Style), Diced Feta, Crumbled Feta, Cream Cheese (brick and container formats), and Ricotta Cheese. The company operates a 130,000 square feet production facility in St-Eugene, Ontario, and distributes across Canada and parts of the United States through grocery stores and food service channels. The products are known for using traditional Greek straining methods and probiotic bacterial cultures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plain 0% Greek Yogurt Fat-free traditional Greek yogurt made through a natural straining process, thickened without artificial thickeners, containing active bacterial cultures. Aimed at health-conscious retail consumers.
• Vanilla 0% Greek Yogurt Fat-free vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt with natural vanilla flavor, milk protein, and active bacterial cultures; positioned as a healthy snack for retail consumers.
• Plain 2% Greek Yogurt Low-fat traditional Greek yogurt with 2% milk fat, made through a natural straining process; an excellent source of calcium for retail consumers.
• Vanilla 2% Greek Yogurt Vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt with 2% milk fat; family-size 908g format available at Costco in Eastern Canada, alongside retail-grocery distribution.
• Plain 9% Greek Yogurt Rich traditional Greek yogurt with 9% milk fat, suited to garnishing and baking; high protein content. Aimed at retail consumers and food service applications.
• SKYR Super Berry Icelandic-style strained non-fat yogurt (SKYR) with a super-berry fruit preparation including raspberries and pomegranate; 4x100g multi-pack, excellent source of calcium for retail consumers.
• SKYR Blueberry Icelandic-style strained non-fat yogurt (SKYR) with blueberry fruit preparation; 4x100g multi-pack with active bacterial cultures for retail consumers.
• SKYR Peach Icelandic-style strained non-fat yogurt (SKYR) with peach fruit preparation; 4x100g multi-pack made with pasteurized skim milk for retail consumers.
• SKYR Vanilla Icelandic-style strained non-fat yogurt (SKYR) with vanilla syrup; available in 4x100g multi-pack, 500g stirred, and 908g stirred formats for retail consumers.
• SKYR Key Lime Icelandic-style strained non-fat yogurt (SKYR) with key lime flavor; 4x100g multi-pack, excellent source of calcium for retail consumers.
• Ranch Dip Greek yogurt-based dip with classic ranch flavor profile (onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper, garlic); 250g container, gluten-free and all-natural at 50 calories per serving, for retail consumers.
• French Onion Dip Greek yogurt-based dip with French onion flavor (onions and parsley); 16x57g multi-pack, usable as a dip or salad dressing, for retail and food service.
• Tzatziki Dip Classic Greek yogurt-based dip with cucumbers, garlic, and herbs, made with pasteurized cow's and goat's milk; usable as a dip, dressing, or sandwich garnish for retail and food service.
• Jalapeño Dip Spicy Greek yogurt-based dip with jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, onions, and green bell peppers; 681g format, usable as a dip, dressing, or sandwich garnish for retail and food service.
• Feta (Blend of Cow and Goat's Milk) Traditional feta cheese from pasteurized cow's and goat's milk; suitable for salads, cheese or vegetable pies, watermelon or figs; available in 1kg and 1.2kg formats for retail and food service.
• Diced Feta Cheese Pre-diced feta cheese from pasteurized cow's and goat's milk, packaged in brine; convenient format for sprinkling on dishes, targeted at retail and food service.
• Feta (Goat's Milk) Traditional feta cheese made from pasteurized goat's milk; suited to salads, cheese or vegetable pies; may contain traces of cow's milk; available in 200g and 1kg formats for retail and food service.
• Feta (Cow's Milk) Traditional feta cheese from pasteurized cow's milk; suited to salads, cheese or vegetable pies; available in 200g and 1kg formats for retail and food service.
• Feta Bulgarian Style Feta cheese in Bulgarian style from pasteurized cow's milk with a creamy texture; best served in salads or as a pie ingredient, packaged in brine for retail and food service.
• Crumbled Feta
• Cream Cheese (Brick) Cream cheese blended with probiotic Greek yogurt in a 250g brick format; ideal for baked dishes and desserts such as cheesecake, for retail consumers.
• Cream Cheese (Container) Spreadable cream cheese blended with probiotic Greek yogurt in a 250g container; suitable as a spread on toast, bagels, or crackers, for retail consumers.
• Ricotta Cheese Unripened soft cheese from pasteurized cow's and goat's milk; consumable cold or hot for dips, fruits, vegetables, baked dishes, stuffed pastas, and desserts; 454g format for retail and food service.
• Food Service / Industrial Supply Supply of industrial quantities of dairy products (Feta in blocks/diced/crumbled, cream cheese, ricotta, shredded cheeses, Greek yogurt, yogurt-based dips, sour cream) to restaurants, food manufacturers, and distributors across Canada and the United States.
• Private Label Manufacturing Production of dairy products under private labels for various supermarkets, leveraging the company's 130,000-square-foot state-of-the-art production facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Three times as much milk required to make Greek yogurt versus regular yogurt, resulting in concentrated protein content
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chobani: Chobani is the category-defining player in US Greek yogurt and a major SKYR competitor. Comparable product mix, retail channel, and growth-stage focus make it the dominant scale benchmark for Skotidakis's category.
• Fage: Fage is the most direct competitor in authentic Greek strained yogurt in North America, with a broadly comparable product portfolio (Greek yogurt, SKYR-adjacent SKUs) and a similar emphasis on traditional straining and clean-label positioning.
• Liberté (Yoplait/Lactalis): Liberté is a major Canadian strained and Greek-style yogurt brand under Lactalis/Yoplait, sharing the Canadian grocery channel, Mediterranean-style positioning, and protein/probiotic messaging with Skotidakis.
• Vermont Creamery: Vermont Creamery is an artisan goat-dairy producer specializing in fresh goat cheese, cultured butter, and crème fraîche. It is a strong comparable in goat-milk sourcing, premium positioning, and foodservice/wholesale distribution.
• Stonyfield Farm: Stonyfield competes in the natural and organic Greek yogurt and cultured-dairy segments with similar clean-label, probiotic-led positioning and a strong presence in the same North American grocery channel as Skotidakis.
• Siggi's (The Icelandic Milk & Skyr Corp): Siggi's is a leading North American SKYR brand with a low-sugar, high-protein, clean-label positioning that closely mirrors Skotidakis's SKYR sub-brand and overall value proposition.

Broad incumbents

• Saputo Inc. Saputo is Canada's largest dairy manufacturer and a broad incumbent in yogurt and cheese, including feta, cream cheese, and Greek-style categories. It is a credible acquirer benchmark and a comparable operator at much greater scale.
• Agropur Cooperative: Agropur is one of the largest Canadian dairy cooperatives, with a national footprint in yogurt, cheese, and ingredients. Comparable in Canadian retail and foodservice distribution to Skotidakis, but at significantly greater scale and breadth.
• Tre Stelle (Arla Foods): Tre Stelle is a Canadian specialty cheese brand under Arla Foods with a comparable emphasis on feta, ricotta, and Mediterranean-style cheeses sold in the same Canadian retail channel as Skotidakis.
• Emmi Group: Emmi is a Swiss premium dairy group with a strong SKYR and specialty cheese portfolio, including goat-milk offerings. Comparable in product mix and European-style dairy heritage, though operating primarily in Europe and the US rather than Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Skotidakis-Goat-Farm/205587589493880
• Instagraminstagram.com/skotidakis_greek

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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