Alpina Productos Alimenticios

What Alpina Productos Alimenticios does

Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS BIC is a Colombian dairy, food, and beverage manufacturer founded in 1945 in Sopó, Cundinamarca, and one of the country's principal food companies with nationwide presence. The company produces a diversified portfolio spanning liquid milk (whole, lactose-free, and specialized varieties), yogurt and fermented dairy drinks (Bon Yurt, Yogo Yogo, Greek yogurt, Kefir Plus, Regeneris, Yox), an extensive cheese range (fresh, aged, imported varieties, and snacks), infant nutrition (Alpina Baby, Alpinito), corn-based foods (Don Maíz arepas), plant-based alternatives (Línea Origen Vegetal), beverages and juices, desserts (Arequipe, gelatinas), and pet food (Dog Yurt). Underlying technology includes a recent SAP Cloud ERP Private on AWS implementation, the Kyndryl Bridge AI platform for analytics and operational monitoring, and a Data Factory to support AI and business intelligence capabilities.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market combining owned retail experiences (Alpina Market stores, La Cabaña Alpina visitor center, Cava Oculta cheese cave), distribution through major Colombian supermarket chains (Éxito, Jumbo, Olímpica), direct-to-consumer e-commerce (AlpinaGo, alpina.com), last-mile delivery via Rappi, and B2B foodservice supply to chains such as Burger King Colombia. Pricing is unit-based pay-as-you-go in Colombian Pesos across mass-market price points, with content and community platforms (Cocinemos Juntos culinary portal, Club Mamás y Papás, and a healthcare-professional portal) supporting consumer engagement. The company is privately held, employs 5,001–10,000 people, celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025, and holds the ALPINA® registered trademark.

Name

Alpina Productos Alimenticios

Legal name

Alpina Productos Alimenticios SAS BIC

Website

https://alpina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Alpina Productos Alimenticios is a Colombian dairy, food, and beverage manufacturer founded in 1945 that produces milk, yogurt, cheeses, baby food, plant-based, and snack products for mass-market Colombian consumers via retail, owned stores, e-commerce, and foodservice channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sopó

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling dairy products including milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and cream through retail and direct channels
2. Non-Dairy Food Products: Revenue from snacks, juices, gelatinas, and corn-based products like Don Maíz arepas
3. Infant Nutrition Products: Sales of Alpina Baby branded infant formulas and baby food products
4. Foodservice and B2B: B2B supply of cheese and dairy ingredients to restaurants and food service companies such as Burger King

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alpina Productos Alimenticios is a Colombian food company that manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, cream, arequipe), functional and probiotic beverages (Kéfir Plus, Regeneris, Yox), infant nutrition (Alpina Baby, Alpinito), plant-based alternatives, snacks, juices, and corn-based foods (Don Maíz). It also operates physical retail and experience venues (Alpina Market, La Cabaña Alpina, Cava Oculta) and digital platforms (AlpinaGo e-commerce, Cocinemos Juntos culinary platform, Club Mamás y Papás).

Product overview

Alpina Productos Alimenticios is a Colombian dairy and food company offering a diversified portfolio of dairy products, beverages, cheeses, baby foods, plant-based alternatives, and pet foods. The core product portfolio centers on liquid milk (whole, lactose-free, and specialized varieties), yogurt and fermented dairy drinks (including Bon Yurt, Yogo Yogo, Greek yogurt, Kefir, and functional varieties like Yox and Regeneris), and a comprehensive cheese range spanning fresh cheeses (Quesito, Campesino, Cremosino), aged cheeses (Parmesano, Mozarella, Sopó, Finesse, and imported varieties like Manchego and Ibérico), and snack cheeses. The company extends beyond dairy into adjacent categories including baby nutrition (Alpina Baby, Alpinito), corn-based foods (Don Maíz arepas), desserts (Arequipe, gelatinas), and pet food (Dog Yurt). Physical retail experiences include Alpina Markets, La Cabaña Alpina visitor center, and Cava Oculta cheese cave. Digital ecosystem comprises Cocinemos Juntos cooking platform, AlpinaGo e-commerce, and Club Mamás y Papás loyalty program. The company operates primarily in Colombia with an 80-year history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Don Maíz: Corn-based products including arepas and yuca snacks
• Alpina Market
• La Cabaña Alpina
• Cava Oculta
• Cocinemos Juntos
• Club Mamás y Papás
• AlpinaGo

Products and services

• Leche Alpina (Milk portfolio) Liquid milk portfolio for mass-market Colombian families, including whole, lactose-free, semi-skimmed, and fortified varieties positioned for calcium, protein, and balanced nutrition.
• Yogurt and Fermented Dairy Beverages Yogurt, kefir, oat beverages, kumis, and probiotic fermented dairy drinks targeted at children (Bon Yurt, Yogo Yogo), families, and health-oriented consumers.
• Quesos Alpina (Cheese Portfolio) Comprehensive cheese range spanning fresh (Quesito, Campesino, Cremosino, Finesse), aged (Parmesano, Mozarella, Sopó, Tilsit, Brie, Camembert, Gruyere, Provolone, Emmental, Azul, Fondue), imported (Manchego, Mezcla Ibérico, Queso de Oveja), and dehydrated snack cheese varieties.
• Alpina Baby Infant nutrition line for parents and caregivers, offering infant formulas, baby yogurts, dairy-based baby foods, and fruit compotes.
• Alpinito Children's fortified petit suisse dairy dessert available in multiple flavors (Fresa, Mora, Melocotón, Frutos Rojos). Targeted at families with children for daily nutrition and snacks.
• Don Maíz Arepas and corn-based foods including Arepa Don Maíz Repleta de Queso, Super Especial Queso, Maxi Repleta de Queso, and Deditos de Yuca con Queso.
• Bebidas y Jugos Alpina Non-dairy juices and beverages offered as refreshment options within the broader Alpina portfolio.
• Snacks Alpina Dehydrated cheese snack products positioned as high-protein, gluten-free, lactose-free snack options.
• Dog Yurt Alpina Yogurt-style pet food products for dogs, marketed as a nutritious treat within the Alpina brand ecosystem.
• Crema de Leche Alpina Cooking cream for household and foodservice use, available in Finesse (lighter) and regular variants.
• Mantequilla Alpina Salted and unsalted butter for household consumption and cooking applications.
• Arequipe Alpina Traditional Colombian dulce de leche caramel spread sold as a branded retail food product.
• Boggy Alpina Branded gelatin dessert product for retail consumer consumption.
• Línea Origen Vegetal Alpina Plant-based food alternatives positioned alongside the dairy range for consumers seeking non-dairy options.
• Finesse Alpina Sub-brand of lighter/healthy dairy options across yogurt, oat beverages, cheese, and cream categories.
• Alpina Market Physical retail store concept offering the Alpina product portfolio directly to consumers as a brand experience venue.
• La Cabaña Alpina Family entertainment park and experience center adjacent to the Sopó plant where visitors can taste products and take guided tours.
• Cava Oculta de Alpina Specialty cheese cave experience and cheese shop offering tastings, cheese appreciation, and tours of aged cheese varieties.
• AlpinaGo Direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform offering Alpina products with home delivery service.
• Alpi10 Launched in September 2025, Alpi10 is an innovation on the traditional Colombian colada beverage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved Guinness World Record for largest cheese tasting event
• +1 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KyndrylcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 June 2026Kyndryl signed a new agreement with Alpina Colombia to modernize its core IT infrastructure as part of Alpina's digital transformation strategy. The project includes SAP migration to SAP Cloud ERP Private on AWS leveraging Kyndryl's RISE with SAP implementation partnership, implementation of Kyndryl Bridge AI-powered platform, and establishment of a data factory to support analytics and AI capabilities. This agreement builds on a decade-long relationship where Kyndryl has managed and operated Alpina's technology environment.
• RockstartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpina's collaboration with Rockstart agrifood accelerator to support agrifood start-ups with $100,000 each plus mentorship, helping bridge early-stage capital shortages in Colombia's agrifood ecosystem.
• Club Mamás y PapásminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParenting community platform partnership offering games, tips and education for families, integrated with Alpina's baby and children's product marketing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alquería: Alquería is one of the leading Colombian dairy companies producing milk, yogurt, and cheese for the mass market. Direct competitor to Alpina in product portfolio, customer base (Colombian families), and national retail distribution through chains like Éxito.
• Colanta: Colanta is the largest dairy cooperative in Colombia with nationwide distribution of fluid milk, cheese, yogurt, and processed dairy products. Directly comparable to Alpina in dairy processing scale, mass-market positioning, and vertically integrated farmer supply chain.
• Danone: Danone is a global leader in dairy and plant-based products, with leadership in yogurt, fermented dairy, and probiotics. Directly comparable to Alpina in yogurt (Bon Yurt, Yogo Yogo, Greek), probiotic beverages (Kefir Plus, Yox, Regeneris), and functional dairy positioning targeting gut health.
• Lactalis: Lactalis is the world's largest dairy company with leadership in cheese, fluid milk, and dairy ingredients across global markets. Directly comparable to Alpina in cheese portfolio breadth (Parmesano, Mozarella, aged varieties, Brie, Camembert, imported specialties) and B2B dairy ingredient supply to foodservice.
• Yoplait: Yoplait is one of the world's largest yogurt brands, with deep presence in probiotic and children's yogurt segments. Directly comparable to Alpina in yogurt and probiotic dairy beverages, including kids' formats (Bon Yurt, Yogo Yogo, Alpinito) and functional variants.
• Fonterra: Fonterra is the world's largest dairy exporter and a cooperative-style dairy producer with vertically integrated farmer supply. Comparable to Alpina in vertically integrated dairy supply chain, broad dairy product portfolio, and B2B dairy ingredient capabilities.

Regional players

• Gloria S.A. Gloria is the leading dairy and processed foods company in Peru with operations across Bolivia, Argentina, and Uruguay. Comparable to Alpina in dairy processing scale, multi-category portfolio (milk, yogurt, cheese, juices, arequipe analogs), and Andean/Latin American market positioning.
• Grupo Lala: Grupo Lala is one of the largest dairy companies in Latin America, headquartered in Mexico with operations across the Americas. Comparable to Alpina as a major LATAM dairy processor with a similar product portfolio spanning fluid milk, yogurt, cheese, and cream.

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé: Nestlé is the world's largest food and beverage company with a global portfolio spanning dairy, infant nutrition, and processed foods. Broad incumbent comparable to Alpina across multiple product categories including infant formula (Alpina Baby), dairy beverages, and culinary products.

Emerging players

• Chobani: Chobani is a leading US-based yogurt and probiotic beverage company that built a premium brand around gut health and functional dairy. Comparable to Alpina's functional/probiotic positioning (Kefir Plus, Yox, Regeneris) and represents the kind of insurgent brand Alpina must defend against in functional dairy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alpina
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/alpinacolombia
• Facebookfacebook.com/alpina
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alpina
• Instagraminstagram.com/alpina/#
• TikToktiktok.com/@alpinacol

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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