What Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee does

Ehrmann SE is a third-generation, family-owned German dairy company headquartered in Oberschönegg im Allgäu, founded by Alois Ehrmann Sr. in 1920 and currently led by Christian Ehrmann (CEO since 2006). The company manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of dairy and dairy-adjacent products — including yogurts, quark, desserts, puddings, milk-based drinks, high-protein functional products, and children's snacks — under multiple brands such as Almighurt (Germany's first cold-stirred fruit yoghurt, launched 1964), Grand Dessert, High Protein, Robby, Lacto Zero, Yoginos, Foodie, and the heritage Saliter brand (originating in 1713, acquired 1998). Core production relies on conventional dairy processing technology, with quality control executed through approximately 2,300 daily laboratory analyses across 6 production locations, and raw milk sourced from family farms in the Allgäu, a closed dairy farming region with 180 years of milk production history.

Ehrmann's business model is straightforward B2C packaged goods: it manufactures dairy products at six production facilities and distributes them through supermarkets, grocery stores and food retail chains in over 70 countries, supported by wholly-owned in-country sales/marketing subsidiaries (Germany, Sweden, Finland, Poland, China, Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, the UK) and regional manufacturing/JVs in Russia (OOO Ehrmann, since 2000) and Brazil (Trevo Lacteos S.A., since 2018). The company exited the United States in July 2019 after operating Brattleboro (Vermont, 2011) and Arizona Dairy LLC (2013). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; revenue is generated via wholesale/retail sales rather than subscription or direct-to-consumer models, with the most recent disclosed turnover at EUR 750 million in 2021 across 2,400+ employees. Customer segments are diversified across health-conscious active-lifestyle consumers, families with children, and premium dessert buyers, addressed via distinct brands and formulations including lactose-free, no-added-sugar, gluten-free and high-protein (15–35g per serving) variants.

Name

Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee

Legal name

Ehrmann SE

Website

https://ehrmann.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ehrmann SE is a third-generation, family-owned German dairy company that manufactures and markets yogurts, quark, desserts, puddings, and high-protein dairy products under multiple heritage and functional brands across 70+ countries via retail distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Dairy-Based Beverage Production (Milk Drinks, Yogurt Drinks, Lassi) (AFAFABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drinkable Yogurt & Kefir Beverages (Probiotic Shots, Smoothie-Style) (AFAHAIAC), Functional & Fortified Dairy Drinks (Vitamins/Minerals, Lactose-Free, A2, Added Fiber) (AFAHAIAE), Drinkable Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Beverages (Lassi, Ayran, Probiotic Dairy) (AFAFAEAC), High-Protein/Functional Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing (AFAHAEAK), Coffee & Tea Dairy Beverages (Iced Latte/Milk Coffee, Milk Tea, Chai-Based Dairy Drinks) (AFAHAIAF)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Yogurt and quark
• High protein snacks
• Premium desserts
• Plant-based dairy

Headquarters

HQ city

Oberschönegg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling dairy products including yogurt, quark, desserts, high-protein products, and milk-based drinks through retail distribution channels globally.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ehrmann Gehlbach Badger Lee (operating as Ehrmann SE) produces and markets dairy and plant-based consumer products including yogurts, quark, premium desserts, puddings, mousses, high-protein snacks, Skyr, drinking yogurts, and functional/protein drinks under multiple sub-brands such as Almighurt, Grand Dessert, High Protein, High Protein Creatine, Robby, Lacto Zero, Foodie, Saliter, Yoginos, Love Dessert, Milchfrisch, and High Energy Drink. Products are sold through retail distribution networks in over 70 countries by a third-generation family-owned dairy company headquartered in Oberschönegg im Allgäu, Germany.

Product overview

Ehrmann is a German dairy company founded in 1920, now operating as a 3rd generation family business with 6 production locations. The product portfolio spans multiple categories: (1) High Protein line for fitness consumers including puddings, mousses, yoghurts, drinks, Skyr, and Caffé Latte with 15-35g protein; (2) High Protein Creatine sub-line combining protein with creatine for sports performance; (3) Grand Dessert premium indulgences; (4) Almighurt, the traditional fruit yoghurt (Germany's first cold-stirred fruit yoghurt since 1964); (5) Natural products with fresh yoghurts and quark; (6) Robby children's range; (7) Lacto Zero lactose-free options; (8) Foodie drinkable meal concept; (9) High Energy functional drinks; (10) Various dessert and drink brands. The company also acquired the traditional Saliter brand (est. 1713) and operates internationally across 70+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• High Protein: High protein dairy products including puddings, mousses, drinks, yogurts, and skyr.
• High Protein Creatine
• Grand Dessert
• Almighurt
• Yoginos
• Natural
• Robby
• Lacto Zero
• Love Dessert
• Saliter
• Milchfrisch
• Ehrmann Quark
• Yogurt Drink
• High Energy Drink
• Foodie

Products and services

• High Protein High-protein dairy product line including puddings, mousses, yoghurts, drinks, Skyr, and Caffé Latte formats. Positioned for fitness and active lifestyle consumers with 15-35g protein per serving, lactose-free and gluten-free options.
• High Protein Creatine Sports nutrition line combining protein (20g) with creatine (1.5g) from Alzchem's Creavitalis brand. Includes puddings, drinks, and bars. Targets athletes seeking performance enhancement.
• Grand Dessert Premium dessert range including mousses, crèmes, and seasonal flavours. Features luxurious formats like Choc Noir, Double Nut, Panna Cotta, and Café au Lait. Positioned as indulgent everyday treats.
• Almighurt Traditional German fruit yoghurt brand introduced in 1964. Available in glass jars (500g), squeeze pouches (100g), and cups (150g) with numerous fruit and flavour varieties. First cold-stirred fruit yoghurt in Germany.
• Natural Natural dairy line featuring Fresh Yogurt (1.5% and 3.8% fat) and Quark Creme varieties in different fat contents. Made with Allgäu milk from family farms.
• Robby Children's dairy brand featuring fruit puddings, jellies, and fromage frais in squeeze pouches and multipacks. Includes Robby Petit, Robby 4you, and Robby Easy yogurt drink variants.
• Lacto Zero Lactose-free yoghurt range (lactose <0.01g/100g) with fruit preparations. Available in Peach-Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Cherry, and Stracciatella flavours.
• Love Dessert Dessert brand positioned for sharing occasions. Chocolate and Vanilla varieties in 4x100g multipacks, made with milk and real chocolate/vanilla.
• Saliter Traditional brand acquired in 1998 (originating from 1713). Milk-based drinks including chocolate milk and BIO organic chocolate milk in 500ml format.
• Yoginos Greek-style yoghurt drinks and 'Good for Me' skimmed yoghurt with fruit. Available in Tetra Pak and multipacks with flavours including Strawberry, Vanilla, and Banana.
• Ehrmann Quark Quark (fresh cheese) products including Raikas Maitorahka and Pehmeä rahkajogurtti in Nordic markets. Made from Allgäu milk.
• Milchfrisch Dessert range featuring Creme Dessert and Dessert products with whipped cream. Available in Chocolate, Vanilla, and Cacao flavours.
• Foodie Drinkable meal concept (1 Foodie = 1 Meal) providing 30g protein, lactose-free, gluten-free with no added sugar. Available in multiple flavours including Brownie Style, Pistachio Style, and Chocolicious.
• High Energy Drink Milk-based energy drinks with protein, caffeine, guarana and B vitamins. Lactose-free with no added sugar. Available in Crazy Choc and Wild Coffee flavours.
• Yogurt Drink Refrigerated yogurt drinks in 330ml format with 0.9% fat. Strawberry and Wildberry flavours. No preservatives, no need for refrigeration.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trevo Lacteos S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Joint venture concluded with Trevo Lacteos S.A. in 2018, expanding Ehrmann's international presence into South America with production in Brazil.
• Arizona Dairy LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2013Second dairy in the USA, established in October 2013. While Brattleboro serves the North-East, Arizona Dairy focuses on the American West Coast.
• Commonwealth DairycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2011Joint venture with Commonwealth Dairy to build a dairy in Brattleboro, Vermont, USA. Production facility officially dedicated in March 2011, serving the North-East of the USA market.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Emmi Group: Emmi is a Swiss dairy processor producing yogurts, desserts and dairy drinks (e.g., Emmi Caffè Latte) with a focus on premium and functional dairy. It is highly comparable to Ehrmann's premium dessert and dairy-drink positioning, including the Caffè Latte-style sub-category.
• Valio: Valio is a Finnish dairy company producing yogurts, quark, dairy drinks and functional dairy products, with export reach across Northern and Central Europe. It is a direct peer to Ehrmann in quark, yogurt drinks and lactose-free dairy, with overlapping Nordic/Baltic markets.
• Arla Foods: Arla Foods is a Danish-Swedish dairy cooperative producing yogurts, quark, milk drinks and desserts across Northern and Western Europe (including Germany). It is a direct peer to Ehrmann in yogurt, quark and dairy beverages, with comparable Nordic and Central European market overlap.
• Müller: Müller is a German/UK family-owned dairy processor producing yogurts, desserts, milk drinks and functional dairy products under brands such as Müller Light, Müller Corner and Müller Rice. It is the closest direct peer to Ehrmann on product mix (yogurts, desserts, dairy drinks), mid-cap European scale and family-ownership profile.
• Yeo Valley: Yeo Valley is a UK family-owned organic dairy brand specializing in yogurts, crème fraîche and dairy desserts. It is comparable to Ehrmann as a family-controlled dairy brand competing on premium/organic positioning, dairy desserts and yogurt ranges.

Broad incumbents

• Danone: Danone is a global dairy and plant-based giant with leading yogurt brands (Activia, Danio, Oikos), dairy desserts and infant nutrition. It is comparable to Ehrmann across yogurt, dairy desserts and the Alpro plant-based range, but at much larger scale and with broader geographic reach.
• FrieslandCampina: FrieslandCampina is a Dutch dairy cooperative producing branded yogurts, dairy drinks and desserts (e.g., Chocomel, Fristi, Optimel) as well as B2B ingredients. Comparable to Ehrmann across dairy beverages, yogurts and desserts, but operating at significantly larger scale and breadth.
• Yoplait (General Mills): Yoplait is one of the world's largest yogurt brands, owned by General Mills and operating across Europe and North America. It overlaps directly with Ehrmann's core yogurt business but at a much larger scale and with significantly broader marketing resources.
• Lactalis: Lactalis is a French family-owned global dairy leader active in yogurts, cheeses and dairy desserts across Europe and beyond. It is comparable to Ehrmann as a privately-held dairy manufacturer with broad European and international exposure, but at substantially greater scale.

Emerging players

• Oatly: Oatly is a Sweden-based plant-based dairy-alternative company focused on oat-based milk, yogurts, creamers and desserts. It is comparable to Ehrmann's plant-based sub-line and dairy-alternative drinks as a category disruptor shaping the same consumer occasion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

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