Dodoni
Dodoni is a 1963-founded Greek dairy manufacturer producing P.D.O. feta, halloumi, Greek yoghurt, and plant-based alternatives (DODONI Plant'd) from three facilities in Greece and Cyprus, distributing to 45+ countries as a Vivartia Group subsidiary.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1963
- HeadquartersEleoúsa, Greece
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Dodoni does
Dodoni S.A. is a Greek dairy manufacturer, founded in 1963 in Ioannina (Eleoúsa), Greece, and currently operating as a subsidiary of Vivartia Group. The company produces authentic feta under P.D.O. status from 100% fresh Greek sheep and goat milk, traditional Cypriot Halloumi and Anari cheeses from a dedicated Cyprus facility, authentic Greek yoghurt, hard and whey cheeses, fresh milk, butter, and a sub-brand of plant-based dairy alternatives (DODONI Plant'd, launched 2021). Dodoni runs three state-of-the-art production facilities in Ioannina, Thebes (Greece), and Cyprus, and claims the #1 feta brand position in Greece, exporting to over 45 countries across Western Europe, North America, and Oceania with multi-localized country websites.
The company sells primarily through retail and grocery distribution channels (supermarkets and grocery chains) targeting two horizontal segments: individual consumer buyers of branded Greek/Mediterranean dairy products, and food service/hospitality operators. DODONI Plant'd serves a third, use-case segment of vegan and plant-based consumers. Dodoni is currently a subsidiary of Vivartia Group, and as of April 2026, the business is the subject of a pending divestiture to Hellenic Dairies for approximately €205 million, which is awaiting regulatory approval and, if completed, would create the largest dairy company in Greece.
Dodoni's go-to-market is sales-led B2B/B2C, with brand investment concentrated on content marketing (recipe library across localized websites), organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), and email newsletter. The company reports no AI/ML capabilities and is differentiated on traditional production methods, P.D.O. certification, supply integration with local Greek and Cypriot milk producers, and sustainability credentials (EcoVadis Gold Medal for four consecutive years, top 1-2% of dairy industry). Revenue, pricing, and headcount figures are not publicly disclosed.
Dodoni firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Dodoni
- Legal name
- DODONI S.A. – AGRICULTURAL DAIRY INDUSTRY OF EPIRUS
- Website
- https://uk.dodoni.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1963
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Dodoni is a 1963-founded Greek dairy manufacturer producing P.D.O. feta, halloumi, Greek yoghurt, and plant-based alternatives (DODONI Plant'd) from three facilities in Greece and Cyprus, distributing to 45+ countries as a Vivartia Group subsidiary.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Dodoni industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dairy Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Food Manufacturing (311)
- SIC
- Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Greek/Strained Yogurt & High-Protein Cultured Dairy Manufacturing (AFAHADAB), Plant-Based Milk & Creamer Processing (Oat, Soy, Almond, Coconut, Blends) (AFAHAJAA)
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Where Dodoni is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eleoúsa
- HQ country
- Greece
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Dodoni business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Dairy Product Sales: Dodoni generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of branded dairy products including feta cheese, other cheeses (hard and whey), fresh milk, butter, authentic Greek yoghurt, and plant-based alternatives. Products are sold through retail and food service channels across 45+ export countries.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Dodoni product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Dodoni manufactures and distributes authentic Greek dairy products, including feta (P.D.O.), halloumi, Greek yoghurt, hard and whey cheeses, fresh milk, butter, and traditional Cypriot cheeses. Products are made from 100% fresh Greek (and Cypriot) sheep, goat, and cow milk using time-honoured methods established in 1963. The company also produces plant-based dairy alternatives under the DODONI Plant'd sub-brand launched in 2021.
Product overview
Dodoni is a Greek dairy company established in 1963 in Ioannina, Greece, producing and exporting dairy products. The core product portfolio consists of Feta (Greece's #1 feta brand), Halloumi (traditional Cypriot cheese from Cyprus), Greek Yoghurt (authentic traditional recipe), and Tzatziki. Additionally, the company offers DODONI Plant'd, a sub-brand of dairy alternative/vegan products launched in 2021. Dodoni operates three state-of-the-art production facilities in Ioannina, Thebes (Thiva), and Cyprus, exporting to over 45 countries. The company also produces other cheeses (hard and whey cheeses), fresh milk, butter, and various desserts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Feta Cheese
- Halloumi
- Greek Yoghurt
- DODONI Plant'd
Quantifiable outcome
- Top 2% for sustainability in dairy industry (EcoVadis Gold Medal, 4 consecutive years)
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Dodoni
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Dodoni technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Dodoni partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Greek Universities and Research InstitutionsminorDodoni cooperates with university and school bodies for research and innovation projects, supporting Greek and international innovation competitions and participating in university-supported initiatives.
- Local Greek Milk Producers & Family FarmscoreDodoni sources 100% fresh Greek milk from local producers and family farms. The company supports local economies and guarantees quality origin and animal welfare. Farmers are educated through awareness programs on animal health and welfare.
- Local Cyprus Milk ProducerscoreDodoni sources 100% milk from local farms in Cyprus for Halloumi and Anari production, maintaining traditional Cypriot cheese authenticity.
- UN Global CompactcoreDodoni participates in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), supporting sustainable development goals and responsible business practices as part of their ESG commitment.
- Alliance to Reduce Food WasteminorDodoni is a member of the Alliance to Reduce Food Waste (foodsavingalliancegreece.gr), collaborating with other organizations to reduce food waste in Greece.
- SEDEXcoreDodoni is a member of SEDEX and undergoes regular ethical and responsible business practice audits. Results are shared on the platform with suppliers and customers for transparency.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Dodoni competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French cheese and dairy group operating across Europe with strong specialty cheese positions. Savencia is comparable to Dodoni in the international specialty cheese trade and competes for similar foodservice and retail customers.
- Lactalis Group: Global dairy giant and the world's largest cheese producer (President, Galbani, Parmalat brands). Lactalis competes with Dodoni in the international feta and Mediterranean-style cheese category but operates a vastly broader dairy portfolio across many geographies.
- Hochwald Foods GmbH: German dairy cooperative producing cheese, milk, and dairy ingredients across Europe and export markets. Hochwald competes with Dodoni for European retail listings in private label and branded specialty cheese categories.
- Arla Foods amba: European dairy cooperative and one of the largest dairy producers globally, with broad cheese, yogurt, and butter portfolios. Arla competes with Dodoni for international retail shelf space, especially in Western European markets, but operates at much larger scale and across many more categories.
- Danone S.A. Global dairy and plant-based major (Activia, Alpro). Danone competes directly with Dodoni's Greek yogurt and Plant'd lines through both conventional dairy and plant-based brands, and shares exposure to the Mediterranean and European retail customers.
Direct peers
- Kri Kri S.A. Greek dairy company producing yogurt, dairy desserts, and ice cream, listed on the Athens Stock Exchange. Kri Kri competes with Dodoni in Greek dairy categories and shares a similar export-led model from a Greek production base.
- Fage International S.A. Greek dairy major, best known for Greek strained yogurt, but also producing feta and other traditional dairy products globally. Fage is the most directly comparable Greek dairy competitor to Dodoni, with overlapping product mix and similar international retail distribution through grocers in 45+ markets.
- Olympus Dairy S.A. Greek dairy company producing traditional feta, hard cheeses, and yogurt. Olympus Dairy is a direct peer operating in the same Greek feta PDO category with comparable retail and export distribution channels.
- Hellenic Dairies S.A. (Delta): One of Greece's largest dairy companies, producing feta, yogurt, and fresh milk under the Delta brand. Hellenic Dairies is the announced acquirer of Dodoni (~€205M) and currently competes directly with Dodoni across the Greek dairy category.
- Mevgal S.A. Greek dairy producer specializing in feta cheese and yogurt, headquartered in northern Greece. Mevgal is a direct head-to-head competitor to Dodoni in branded Greek feta and yogurt, with similar supermarket distribution focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Dodoni social profiles
Digital presenceDodoni compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Dodoni financial estimates
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Dodoni leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Dodoni funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Dodoni M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Dodoni
What does Dodoni do?
Dodoni manufactures and distributes authentic Greek dairy products, including feta (P.D.O.), halloumi, Greek yoghurt, hard and whey cheeses, fresh milk, butter, and traditional Cypriot cheeses. Products are made from 100% fresh Greek (and Cypriot) sheep, goat, and cow milk using time-honoured methods established in 1963. The company also produces plant-based dairy alternatives under the DODONI Plant'd sub-brand launched in 2021.
Is Dodoni a public or private company?
Dodoni is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Dodoni founded?
Dodoni was founded in 1963. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Dodoni based?
Dodoni is headquartered in Eleoúsa, Greece, in the Europe region.
How does Dodoni make money?
One revenue line is on record: dairy Product Sales.
Who are Dodoni's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Savencia Fromage & Dairy, Lactalis Group, Hochwald Foods GmbH, Arla Foods amba and Danone S.A.. Direct peers are Kri Kri S.A., Fage International S.A., Olympus Dairy S.A., Hellenic Dairies S.A. (Delta) and Mevgal S.A..
Does Dodoni have an API?
No public API is recorded for Dodoni.
What industry is Dodoni in?
Dodoni's product category is Dairy Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAKAC, Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh), with a secondary code of AFAHADAB, Greek/Strained Yogurt & High-Protein Cultured Dairy Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3115 and its SIC code is 2020.