Organic and natural food company producing plant-based beverages, soups, and broths.
Acquired by KKR2017-03-27
Pioneer in organic plant-based beverages with strong natural channel presence
Pacific Foods will likely replace higher-quality organic and non-GMO ingredients in their plant-based beverages, soups, and broths with cheaper alternatives to cut costs
Package sizes for Pacific Foods products will likely be reduced while prices are maintained or increased (shrinkflation)
Pacific Foods will likely switch to lower-cost suppliers and manufacturing options, resulting in changes to their supply chain
Pacific Foods may alter their product recipes to reduce ingredient costs, impacting the taste and nutritional profile of their items
Pacific Foods may consolidate and close some of their manufacturing facilities, leading to potential disruptions in production and availability of their products
Minimal visible changes as the ownership transition occurs
Behind-the-scenes changes to suppliers, formulas, and manufacturing begin
Consumers start noticing quality differences in Pacific Foods products, with complaints and brand reputation decline
Other companies that followed a similar path after PE acquisition
Closely monitor the quality and ingredient changes in Pacific Foods products, as they may start to deviate from the original high-quality, organic, and natural formulations
Be prepared for potential price increases and package size reductions for Pacific Foods items
Consider switching to alternative organic and natural brands if the quality of Pacific Foods products declines significantly
Look for family-owned or employee-owned businesses