What Ehrmann does

Ehrmann SE is a privately held, family-owned German dairy processor headquartered in Oberschönegg in the Allgäu region, founded in 1920 and currently led in its third generation by CEO Christian Ehrmann. The company manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of fresh dairy products — yogurts, quark, puddings, desserts, drinking yogurts, flavored milks, and protein-enriched functional foods — across 13+ sub-brands including Almighurt (yogurt), Grand Dessert (premium pudding), High Protein and High Protein Creatine (functional sports-nutrition lines at 20g protein and 1.5g creatine per serving), Foodie (meal-replacement drinks at 30g protein), Obstgarten (quark), ROBBY (children), Naturprodukte, Deligurt, LACTO Zero (lactose-free), CremeQuark, Milk Twist (lactose-free flavored milk), and Träume von Ehrmann (puddings). Products are sold in over 75 countries, with core technology centered on fresh-dairy processing, cold-chain distribution, and specialized capabilities in lactose-free and protein-fortified formulations, using milk sourced from regional Allgäu farms within approximately 50 km of headquarters, of which ~90% are free-range.

Ehrmann operates a multi-channel go-to-market model combining branded retail distribution in German and international supermarkets, a growing UK presence through five major grocers (Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi, Costco), a wholly-owned UK subsidiary (Ehrmann Cornish Dairy) operating the Trewithen Dairy facility in Cornwall, direct-to-consumer e-commerce via shop.ehrmann.de (operated by IDEAL-ALPHA GmbH), and an on-site factory outlet (Ehrmann Lädele). The business model is fundamentally a branded CPG and private-label/contract dairy manufacturer: revenue is generated from unit-priced consumer dairy sales and (per disclosed revenue streams) private-label production, with no subscription or tiered pricing model. Recent capital deployment — a £20m UK processing investment and €23m Project Arcadia dessert facility (production from December 2026) — combined with the 2024 Trewithen Dairy acquisition and ongoing product launches (creatine puddings, Matcha Latte) points to a deliberate expansion of UK manufacturing capacity and a functional-nutrition product pivot, while sustainability commitments (ISO 50001, LkSG supply chain due diligence, 90% free-range sourcing) anchor the company's positioning. The company is privately held and does not disclose revenue.

Name

Ehrmann

Legal name

Ehrmann SE

Website

https://ehrmann.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ehrmann SE is a family-owned German dairy processor (founded 1920) that manufactures and sells branded yogurts, quark, puddings, desserts, and functional protein dairy products through 13+ sub-brands across 75+ countries, serving general consumers, fitness-oriented buyers, and lactose-intolerant shoppers via retail, DTC e-commerce, and its UK Trewithen Dairy subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Protein & Sports Dairy Beverages (RTD Protein Shakes, High-Protein Milk) (AFAHAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy-Based Protein & Meal Replacement Shakes (RTD Dairy Shakes) (AFAFAEAD), Skyr & Icelandic-Style Cultured Dairy Manufacturing (AFAHADAI), Coffee & Tea Dairy Beverages (Iced Latte/Milk Coffee, Milk Tea, Chai-Based Dairy Drinks) (AFAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Dairy product manufacturing
• Yogurt and quark
• High protein dairy
• Lactose-free dairy
• Dessert and pudding

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberschönegg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consumer dairy products: Sale of branded dairy products including yogurts, puddings, quark, protein products, and desserts through retail channels and direct e-commerce. Core business generating the majority of revenue.
2. Private label / Manufacturing: Production of dairy products possibly including retailer private labels, with new UK manufacturing capability through the Trewithen Dairy acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ehrmann is a German family-owned dairy manufacturer that produces and sells branded fresh dairy products including yogurts, quark, puddings, desserts, protein-enriched products, and lactose-free items. It distributes through retail grocery, its own e-commerce shop, and international export to over 75 countries.

Product overview

Ehrmann is a German family-owned dairy company (Ehrmann SE) based in Oberschönegg in the Allgäu region, founded in 1920 and now in its third generation under Christian Ehrmann. The company operates as one of the largest dairy processors in Germany with products sold in over 75 countries worldwide. The product portfolio is organized around multiple sub-brands rather than a unified platform: High Protein and High Protein Creatine lines for fitness-focused consumers (offering protein-enriched puddings, drinks, Skyr, snacks, and creatine-supplemented products); Almighurt as the core yogurt brand with extensive flavor variety; Grand Dessert for premium puddings; Foodie for meal replacement drinks with 30g protein; Milk Twist for lactose-free flavored milk; Obstgarten for quark products; Träume von Ehrmann for traditional puddings; ROBBY for children's products; Naturprodukte for natural dairy; Deligurt for glass-packaged fruit yogurt; LACTO Zero for lactose-free options; and CremeQuark for cream cheese-style quark. The company also operates an e-commerce shop (powered by IDEAL-ALPHA GmbH) and a factory outlet (Ehrmann Lädele) at its headquarters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Almighurt: Yogurt brand featuring various flavors and formats including drinking yogurts, mousse, and specialty varieties.
• High Protein
• High Protein Creatine
• Foodie
• Grand Dessert
• Obstgarten
• Träume von Ehrmann
• ROBBY
• Naturprodukte
• LACTO Zero
• Deligurt
• Milk Twist
• CremeQuark

Products and services

• High Protein Protein-enriched dairy products including puddings, drinks, Skyr, and snacks with 20g protein per serving, available in various flavors. Products are lactose-free, gluten-free, without added sugar, and low-fat. Aimed at fitness and health-conscious consumers.
• High Protein Creatine Protein products with added creatine (1.5g per product), available as puddings, drinks, and snack bars. Positioned for active lifestyle consumers seeking muscle support benefits.
• Almighurt Traditional yogurt brand offering a wide variety of fruit flavors, dessert-style yogurts, mousse, and specialty varieties including lactose-free options, in formats from standard cups to squeezable pouches.
• Grand Dessert Premium dessert range featuring puddings with fine cream, available in classic flavors like vanilla and chocolate, plus specialty flavors like Rum Traube Nuss and Pistachio.
• Foodie Meal replacement drinks containing 30g protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals, marketed as a complete meal in a bottle with various flavor profiles.
• Milk Twist Lactose-free flavored milk mix drinks in chocolate, strawberry, banana, and vanilla flavors, free from added sugar and containing fiber, designed as a beverage for active lifestyles.
• Obstgarten Quark (fresh cheese) brand available in Original, Zero (light), and Vanilla variants with fruit flavors like strawberry, cherry, blueberry, and peach-maracuja.
• ROBBY Children-focused product line featuring quark snacks, puddings, and squeezable pouches in kid-friendly flavors like strawberry, banana, and raspberry.
• Traeume von Ehrmann [Träume von Ehrmann] Dreams and fruit-based puddings including Griesspudding (semolina pudding) and Fruechtetraum (fruit dream) varieties in classic flavors.
• Naturprodukte von Ehrmann Natural dairy products including quark cream in various fat percentages (20%, 40%), natural yogurt, Greek-style yogurt, and low-fat yogurt in glass packaging.
• Deligurt Fruit yogurt available in glass packaging with flavors including strawberry, stracciatella, blueberry, and apricot.
• LACTO Zero Lactose-free quark products in vanilla, stracciatella, strawberry, and peach-maracuja flavors for consumers with lactose intolerance.
• CremeQuark Cream quark products combining quark with creamy yogurt and fruit preparations in flavors like strawberry, bourbon vanilla, stracciatella, and peach-maracuja.
• Ehrmann (core brand) Core Ehrmann branded products including Matcha Latte pudding with cream, representing the company's flagship product line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products distributed to 75+ countries worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trewithen DairycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2024Ehrmann acquired Cornish dairy supplier Trewithen Dairy as a strategic expansion into UK manufacturing and British milk sourcing. The acquisition includes plans to invest £20 million to expand processing capacity at the Glynn Valley site in Cornwall, with new product lines and increased production of British milk. The upgraded facility is expected to open in 2026.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Müller: Germany's largest privately-held dairy processor and Ehrmann's closest direct domestic competitor across yogurt, quark, and dairy desserts, selling through identical German and European grocery channels.
• Fage International: Greek-style strained yogurt specialist whose high-protein positioning and premium pricing closely mirror Ehrmann's CremeQuark and High Protein Skyr sub-brands in German and UK grocery.

Broad incumbents

• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based giant whose Activia, Oikos, and Danio yogurt/Skyr lines compete head-to-head with Ehrmann Almighurt, High Protein, and CremeQuark SKUs across the same European retailers.
• Arla Foods: Farmer-owned dairy cooperative with major UK and German presence (via Arla UK), competing in yogurt, desserts, and lactose-free segments where Ehrmann's LACTO Zero and dairy dessert ranges are positioned.
• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy multinational with comparable protein/functional dairy exposure (Vifit, OptiFit) directly overlapping with Ehrmann's High Protein and Foodie positioning in the same European retail aisle.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group with deep exposure across yogurt, pudding, and dessert categories through brands like Président and Skyr, presenting both a competitor and potential acquirer/partner for Ehrmann.
• Yoplait: Global yogurt brand owned by General Mills/Sodiaal; its Yopro high-protein line and fruit yogurts directly overlap with Ehrmann's Almighurt and High Protein ranges in European retailers.

Emerging players

• Chobani: US-originated high-protein Greek yogurt and functional dairy brand expanding in Europe; competes in the same protein-enriched yogurt and drink category as Ehrmann's High Protein line.
• siggi's: US Icelandic-style Skyr brand built on a high-protein, low-sugar platform that closely parallels Ehrmann's High Protein Skyr and High Protein positioning in the broader functional-dairy conversation.

Regional players

• Yeo Valley: UK family-owned dairy brand serving British supermarkets including Sainsbury's; a directly relevant peer for Ehrmann's UK expansion and shelf-share battle in British chilled dairy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Ehrmann.de
• Instagraminstagram.com/ehrmann_

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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