Dodoni

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.

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

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)

Keywords

• Feta cheese production
• Greek dairy products
• Halloumi cheese
• Plant-based dairy
• Yoghurt manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Eleoúsa

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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

Core 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

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Greek Universities and Research InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Dodoni 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 FarmscoreOthersDodoni 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 ProducerscoreOthersDodoni sources 100% milk from local farms in Cyprus for Halloumi and Anari production, maintaining traditional Cypriot cheese authenticity.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDodoni 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 WasteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDodoni is a member of the Alliance to Reduce Food Waste (foodsavingalliancegreece.gr), collaborating with other organizations to reduce food waste in Greece.
• SEDEXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDodoni 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

Broad 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

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@DodoniInternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/Dodoni.SA
• Instagraminstagram.com/dodoni_international
• Xx.com/dodonisa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dodoni-s-a

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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