Quatá
Quatá is a privately held Brazilian dairy manufacturer founded in 1990 that produces UHT milks, 50+ cheese varieties, creams, and dairy beverages across seven factories in four states, selling through national supermarkets and a dedicated Food Service channel.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersSão Paulo, Brazil
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Quatá does
Quatá is a privately held Brazilian dairy manufacturer founded in 1990, incorporated as Quatá® LTDA and headquartered in São Paulo. The company produces a broad dairy portfolio organized across four categories: UHT milks (whole, skimmed, semi-skimmed, and lactose-free), cheeses (over 50 SKUs spanning traditional Brazilian varieties such as Minas Frescal, Prato, Mussarela, and Coalho alongside international-style cheeses including Parmesan, Gruyère, Emmental, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Brie, and Provolone), culinary products (cream, condensed milk, ricotta spreads, cream cheeses, and fondue), and dairy beverages including a reduced-sugar Quatá Kids line. Manufacturing is anchored on seven facilities spread across four states (São Paulo, Paraná, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro), with production scaled from an initial 3,000 liters per day in 1990 to a current multi-category operation. Technology differentiation centers on UHT thermal processing for extended shelf-life milk and ultrafiltration for protein-enriched Frescal cheese; the company also holds FAMBRAS HALAL certifications across multiple SKUs and earned eight medals at the 2023 Concurso Mundial do Queijo and four medals at the 2024 Mondial du Fromage in Tours, France.
The business operates a dual go-to-market model. The primary consumer retail channel distributes products through Brazilian supermarket chains and grocery stores, supported by a toll-free SAC line, WhatsApp contact, and an active Instagram presence (@QuatáAlimentos) for direct consumer engagement. The secondary channel is a dedicated Food Service division that supplies bulk-format products (18 kg and 36 kg buckets) to restaurants, bakeries, hotels, pizzerias, and other professional kitchens via regional sales representatives under the Fideliza program. The company also retains the acquired Glória brand (purchased in 2011), focused on UHT milks, powdered milk, and creams for the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo markets. Content marketing, recipe libraries, and an interactive cheese-pairing guide support consumer engagement.
Quatá generates revenue through one-time product sales across its retail and Food Service channels with no disclosed subscription or licensing model, no public pricing, and no disclosed revenue figures. The company is privately held with no identified institutional investors, no parent company, and no public listing; ownership remains founder-controlled since founding. Marketing relies on social media, newsletter subscriptions, content/recipe platforms, an ethics and compliance channel, and the consumer service center rather than on digital apps or AI-driven personalization.
Quatá firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Quatá
- Legal name
- Quatá® LTDA
- Website
- https://www.quataalimentos.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Quatá is a privately held Brazilian dairy manufacturer founded in 1990 that produces UHT milks, 50+ cheese varieties, creams, and dairy beverages across seven factories in four states, selling through national supermarkets and a dedicated Food Service channel.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Quatá industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dairy Products
- NAICS
- Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)
- SIC
- Dairy Products (2020)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Flavored & Sweetened Milk Drinks (Chocolate/Strawberry, Malted Milk) (AFAHAIAA), Dairy-Based Beverages Manufacturing (Flavored Milk, Lassi, Drinkable Yogurt) (AFAKAKAH)
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Where Quatá is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São Paulo
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Quatá business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Consumer Retail Dairy Products: Quatá generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of a broad portfolio of dairy products including UHT milk, cheese, cream cheese, ricotta, butter, condensed milk, and dairy beverages sold through retail supermarket chains across Brazil.
- Food Service / Professional Channel: A dedicated Food Service division supplies bulk-format dairy products to professional buyers in the food service industry, including restaurants, bakeries, hotels, and other hospitality businesses.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Quatá product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Quatá manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of dairy products across Brazil, including UHT milks (whole, skimmed, semi-skimmed, lactose-free), fresh and aged cheeses (Minas Frescal, Prato, Mussarela, Coalho, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, Brie, Gouda, Gruyère, Emmental, Provolone, and others), culinary products (cream, condensed milk, ricotta, cream cheese, fondue), and dairy beverages (chocolate, kids line). Products are sold to Brazilian consumers through retail supermarket chains and to professional buyers (restaurants, bakeries, hotels) through a dedicated Food Service division offering bulk-format packaging.
Product overview
Quatá is a Brazilian dairy company founded in 1990, operating as a multi-category food manufacturer with a diversified portfolio of dairy products. The product line centers on four main categories: UHT Milks (including whole, skimmed, semi-skimmed, and lactose-free varieties), Cheeses (spanning traditional Brazilian varieties like Minas Frescal, Prato, Mussarela, and Coalho alongside international-style cheeses such as Parmesan, Gruyère, Emmental, Gorgonzola, Gouda, Brie, and Provolone), Culinary Products (including cream, condensed milk, ricotta spreads, cream cheeses, and fondue varieties), and Dairy Beverages (chocolate milk and children's products). The company also maintains a dedicated Food Service division offering bulk products for professional kitchens, including Requeijão, Queijo Prato, Grated Parmesan, Coalho, and Cream Cheese in larger formats. A secondary brand, Glória, focuses on UHT milks and creams for the Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Glória: Brand focused on UHT milks, powdered milk, and cream products, with presence in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Products and services
- Leite UHT Integral Whole UHT milk processed under ultra-high temperature to eliminate microorganisms and extend shelf life, sold through retail supermarket chains across Brazil.
- Leite UHT Desnatado Skimmed UHT milk with low fat content for consumers seeking a lighter diet.
- Leite UHT Semidesnatado Semi-skimmed UHT milk offering a balanced option between whole and skimmed milk.
- Leite UHT Zero Lactose
- Queijo Minas Frescal One of Brazil's most consumed cheeses with light flavor and high moisture content, suitable for healthy diets. Original Quatá product since 1990.
- Queijo Minas Frescal Light
- Queijo Minas Frescal Ultrafiltrado
- Queijo Frescal Ultrafiltrado Light
- Queijo Minas Padrão
- Queijo Prato Popular pressed cheese with soft texture and easy slicing, ideal for sandwiches. FAMBRAS HALAL certified.
- Queijo tipo Prato Esférico
- Queijo Mussarela Mild and delicate cheese, one of the most consumed in Brazil and worldwide, ideal for pizzas, sandwiches, and snacks.
- Queijo de Coalho
- Queijo de Coalho com Orégano
- Pop Cheese Tradicional
Companies that use Quatá
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Quatá technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Quatá partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves14 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Quatá competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Piracanjuba: One of Brazil's largest privately held dairy companies, with a broadly similar multi-category portfolio spanning UHT milk, cheeses, cream cheese, condensed milk, and dairy beverages distributed through retail and food service channels. Closest direct competitor to Quatá among Brazilian mid-sized dairy players.
- Itambé: Major Brazilian dairy processor historically controlled by a cooperative, producing UHT milk, cheeses, butter, powdered milk, and condensed milk for retail and food service. Competes directly with Quatá across most dairy categories in the Brazilian domestic market.
- Tirol: Brazilian dairy company with a multi-category portfolio (UHT milk, cheeses, dairy beverages, cream products) and strong retail presence in the South and expanding nationally. Directly comparable in product breadth and channel mix to Quatá.
- Vigor Alimentos: Brazilian dairy company owned by J&F Investimentos, producing UHT milk, cheeses, butter, condensed milk, and dairy beverages. Overlaps heavily with Quatá's portfolio across retail and food service channels.
- Frimesa: Brazilian dairy cooperative producing UHT milk, cheeses, dairy beverages, and processed dairy products for retail and food service. Comparable in multi-category focus and B2B food service orientation to Quatá.
- Batavo (BRF): Brazilian dairy brand producing UHT milk, cheeses, cream, and dairy beverages within the broader BRF portfolio. Sits in the same mid-market dairy category as Quatá and competes on similar retail and food service shelves.
- Elegê Alimentos: Brazilian dairy company (formerly holding of Brasil Foods) producing cheeses, butter, UHT milk, and dairy beverages for retail and food service. Comparable in product mix and channels to Quatá, with overlapping customer segments in Southern Brazil.
Broad incumbents
- Nestlé Brasil: Subsidiary of the global packaged foods giant operating across UHT milk (Ninho), cream cheese, condensed milk, dairy beverages, and processed cheeses in Brazil. A much larger incumbent sharing the shelves and food service channels where Quatá competes.
- Danone Brasil: Global dairy and plant-based leader with a strong Brazilian presence in yogurts, dairy beverages, cream cheese, and infant nutrition. Competes with Quatá in dairy beverages and cream cheese segments despite a different portfolio focus.
- Lactalis Brasil: Brazilian operations of the global dairy giant producing cheeses, butter, cream, and milk products under brands like Président and Parmalat. A broader incumbent whose specialty cheese portfolio most directly overlaps Quatá's international-style cheeses.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Quatá social profiles
Digital presenceQuatá compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Quatá financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Quatá leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Quatá subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Quatá funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Quatá M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Quatá
What does Quatá do?
Quatá manufactures and sells a broad portfolio of dairy products across Brazil, including UHT milks (whole, skimmed, semi-skimmed, lactose-free), fresh and aged cheeses (Minas Frescal, Prato, Mussarela, Coalho, Parmesan, Gorgonzola, Brie, Gouda, Gruyère, Emmental, Provolone, and others), culinary products (cream, condensed milk, ricotta, cream cheese, fondue), and dairy beverages (chocolate, kids line). Products are sold to Brazilian consumers through retail supermarket chains and to professional buyers (restaurants, bakeries, hotels) through a dedicated Food Service division offering bulk-format packaging.
When was Quatá founded?
Quatá was founded in 1990. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Quatá based?
Quatá is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Quatá make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Consumer Retail Dairy Products are the primary driver. The others are food Service / Professional Channel.
Who are Quatá's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Piracanjuba, Itambé, Tirol, Vigor Alimentos, Frimesa, Batavo (BRF) and Elegê Alimentos. Broad incumbents are Nestlé Brasil, Danone Brasil and Lactalis Brasil.
Does Quatá have an API?
No public API is recorded for Quatá.
What industry is Quatá in?
Quatá's product category is Dairy Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAKAL, Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAHAIAA, Flavored & Sweetened Milk Drinks (Chocolate/Strawberry, Malted Milk). Its NAICS code is 3115 and its SIC code is 2020.