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Greek Gods Yogurt

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PE-OWNED

Greek-style yogurt manufacturer producing traditional and flavored Greek yogurt products.

PE-OWNED

Acquired by Golden Gate Capital2014-06-30

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What Made It Great

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Early entrant in Greek yogurt category with authentic positioning

What PE Will Likely Do

Greek Gods Yogurt will likely reduce the amount of high-quality, authentic Greek yogurt ingredients like strained yogurt, honey, and fruit in their products in favor of cheaper alternatives like thickeners, sweeteners, and lower-quality fruit purees.

HIGH LIKELIHOODBased on: Golden Gate Capital's track record of cost-cutting and brand portfolio management in acquired companies, which has resulted in a high bankruptcy rate of 32%.

Greek Gods Yogurt will likely reduce the package sizes of their products while maintaining or increasing the prices, a practice known as 'shrinkflation'.

HIGH LIKELIHOODBased on: The industry playbook for PE-owned food and consumer companies, which indicates a high likelihood of ingredient downgrades, shrinkflation, supply chain changes, formula changes, and manufacturing consolidation.

Greek Gods Yogurt will likely switch to lower-cost suppliers and manufacturing options, resulting in changes to their supply chain that could impact product quality and consistency.

HIGH LIKELIHOODBased on: The negative consumer impact score of -0.02 for Golden Gate Capital's investment strategies, suggesting their tactics are generally harmful to consumers.

Greek Gods Yogurt will likely alter their product recipes to reduce costs, potentially changing the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of their yogurt offerings.

HIGH LIKELIHOODBased on: The negative consumer impact score of -0.02 for Golden Gate Capital's investment strategies, suggesting their tactics are generally harmful to consumers.

Expected Timeline

0-6 monthsCompleted

“0 to 6 months months”

Minimal visible changes as the ownership transition takes place.

6-12 monthsYOU ARE HERE

“6 to 12 months months”

Behind-the-scenes changes to suppliers, ingredients, and manufacturing processes begin.

12-24 months

“12 to 24 months months”

Consumers start noticing quality differences in the Greek Gods Yogurt products, such as changes in taste, texture, and ingredient lists. Brand reputation begins to suffer, and customer complaints increase.

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What You Can Do

Actions

  • Be on the lookout for changes in the ingredient lists, package sizes, and overall quality of Greek Gods Yogurt products.

  • Consider switching to alternative Greek yogurt brands that prioritize authentic, high-quality ingredients if you notice a decline in the Greek Gods Yogurt products.

  • Voice your concerns and feedback to the company if you experience significant quality changes in the Greek Gods Yogurt products you purchase.

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