Emmi Group

Name

Emmi Group

Legal name

Emmi Schweiz AG

Website

https://group.emmi.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB)

Keywords

• Dairy products
• Specialty cheese
• Ready-to-drink coffee
• Premium desserts
• Functional nutrition

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucerne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Products: Core dairy business including milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter products sold through retail channels
2. Ready-to-Drink Coffee: Emmi Caffè Latte brand distributed through retail and foodservice channels across Europe
3. Premium Desserts: Artisanal and premium desserts including French pastries, cheesecakes, and specialty patisserie products
4. Functional Nutrition: Health-focused dairy products targeting wellness and functional nutrition segments

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Emmi Group is a Swiss dairy producer and processor that manufactures and sells a multi-brand portfolio of dairy products including milk, butter, yogurt, kefir, specialty cheeses (e.g., Kaltbach, Emmi Fondü), ready-to-drink coffee (Emmi Caffè Latte), premium desserts (Mademoiselle Desserts), and functional nutrition products. The company operates 73 production sites across 13 countries and sells to retail consumers, foodservice operators, industrial food manufacturers, and healthcare facilities.

Product overview

Emmi Group is a Swiss dairy company with a multi-brand portfolio organized across several product categories and geographic regions. The company operates as a platform of distinct brands and business units rather than a single unified product. Core product lines include dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir), ready-to-drink coffee (Emmi Caffè Latte), and premium desserts. The company has built its portfolio through acquisitions including specialty cheese businesses (Emmi Roth, Cypress Grove, Cowgirl Creamery in the US), European dessert manufacturers (Mademoiselle Desserts, The English Cheesecake Company), and regional dairy companies across Latin America (Verde Campo, Laticínios Porto Alegre, Quillayes Surlat, Mexideli). The Emmi Desserts division unifies multiple acquired dessert businesses under one global structure. Emmi also operates in goat and sheep dairy (Bettine, ENS, Leeb Vital), organic products, and coffee (via Hochstrasser acquisition). With 73 production sites in 13 countries, the company serves around 90 markets with products ranging from commodity dairy to premium specialty cheeses and functional nutrition products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Emmi Caffè Latte: Ready-to-drink coffee brand, a leading RTD coffee product globally
• Kaltbach
• Bettine
• Emmi Fondü
• Green Valley
• Meyenberg
• Leeb Vital
• MyLove Mylife
• Kaiku
• Vitalait
• Emmi Desserts
• Mademoiselle Desserts
• Cypress Grove Chèvre
• Cowgirl Creamery

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.3% organic sales growth in 2025 exceeding guidance of 2.8%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The English Cheesecake CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2025Emmi acquired The English Cheesecake Company, a UK brand specializing in premium cheesecakes. This acquisition strengthens Emmi's dessert offerings and expands its presence in the British dessert market, creating new synergies and strengthening the sales strategy in the region.
• Mademoiselle Desserts GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2024Emmi completed the acquisition of French pastry manufacturer Mademoiselle Desserts Group for approximately €900 million, creating a 'Desserts PowerHouse' to expand Emmi's presence in the European and global premium desserts market.
• Hochstrasser AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2024Emmi acquired Lucerne-based coffee roaster Hochstrasser AG to enhance its coffee expertise and strengthen the Emmi Caffè Latte brand. Hochstrasser, a supplier to Emmi since 2004, will continue operating independently after regulatory approval.
• Verde Campo (Laticínios Verde Campo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2024Emmi acquired a 70% stake in Verde Campo, a Brazilian dairy company from Coca-Cola. The acquisition strengthens Emmi's position in Brazil's dairy market and accelerates growth through innovative and premium products focused on health and functionality.
• Coca-ColaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2024Coca-Cola sold its 70% stake in Verde Campo to Emmi as part of the transaction, representing a divestiture of their dairy operations in Brazil.
• Quillayes SurlatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChilean dairy company operating as part of Emmi Group's Latin American operations, producing and distributing dairy products in the Chilean market.
• MexidelicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMexico's leading distributor of gourmet products operating as Emmi's platform in the Mexican market for premium dairy and specialty food products.
• Laticínios Porto AlegrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian dairy company acquired by Emmi to strengthen its presence in the Latin American dairy market, operating as part of Emmi's Americas expansion strategy.
• BettinehoevecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch goat's cheese producer that merged with Emmi Benelux in 2025 to form Emmi Bettine B.V., combining strong international brands with Dutch goat cheese expertise.
• Leeb Biomilch GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian organic sheep and goat milk producer operating under the 'Leeb Vital' brand for over 30 years, offering alternatives to cow's milk as part of Emmi Austria.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy cooperative with global operations in milk, cheese, yogurt, and functional dairy ingredients. Comparable to Emmi through its cooperative origins, broad multi-product dairy portfolio, and international (including emerging-market) expansion strategy.
• Bel Group: France-based branded cheese specialist (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri) with global reach. Comparable to Emmi as a dairy group that built an international brand portfolio through M&A, with strong overlap in branded processed and specialty cheese categories.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: Paris-listed specialty cheese and dairy company focused on premium and regional cheese brands. Closely comparable to Emmi's specialty cheese segment (Kaltbach, Emmi Roth, Cypress Grove) and to its strategy of building premium positions in cheese and dairy specialties.
• Lactalis Group: World's largest dairy company and privately held French group with a heavy emphasis on cheese and dairy ingredients. Direct peer to Emmi in specialty cheese (analogous to Kaltbach/Emmi Roth) and in active M&A-driven international expansion of dairy brands.
• Saputo Inc. Canadian dairy company with significant US and international operations in cheese, fluid milk, and dairy ingredients. Comparable to Emmi as a North American-focused dairy acquirer with specialty cheese exposure (analogous to Emmi Roth) and active global M&A activity.
• Sodiaal / Candia: France's largest dairy cooperative, producing fluid milk, cheese, butter, and dairy ingredients under brands such as Candia, Yoplait France, and Entremont. Direct peer to Emmi as a European multi-category dairy group with a cooperative heritage and broad food-industry B2B and B2C exposure.
• Arla Foods amba: Denmark- and Sweden-based multinational dairy cooperative producing cheese, milk, yogurt, and butter across Europe and internationally. Comparable to Emmi as a multi-category European dairy group with a cooperative heritage and growing presence in specialty and functional dairy.
• Danone S.A. Paris-listed global leader in dairy and plant-based products (yogurt, milk, RTD coffee via partnerships). Direct peer to Emmi in yogurt and refrigerated dairy, with a comparable multi-region strategy and focus on health and functional nutrition.

Broad incumbents

• Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller: Privately held German dairy and food group encompassing Müller Milk, dessert, and RTD coffee businesses. Comparable to Emmi through its German-speaking European position in dairy desserts and RTD coffee, both of which directly overlap with Emmi Caffè Latte and Emmi Desserts.
• Nestlé S.A. Switzerland-based global food and beverage conglomerate with major dairy, RTD coffee (Nescafé), and nutrition businesses. Comparable to Emmi as a fellow Swiss-headquartered food major with overlapping categories and similar premium-brand orientation, though operating at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EmmiTubes
• Facebookfacebook.com/emmi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emmi-schweiz-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/emmi__ch
• Xx.com/emmicorporate

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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