Gruppo DAC

What Gruppo DAC does

Gruppo DAC (legal entity DAC S.p.A.) is an Italian food and beverage distributor founded in 1972 in Flero (Brescia) by Giuseppe Scuola, now recognized as the second-largest food service distributor in Italy serving the Ho.Re.Ca. (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) sector. The company distributes more than 25,000 product references — including dry goods, fresh and frozen items, beverages, wines, and non-food supplies — through a portfolio of 15+ proprietary sub-brands (notably Arco with 1,000+ products, DAC Meat Lab, DAC Pizza Lab, Veritas Gourmet, Veritas in Vino Semper with 1,850+ wine labels, and Veritas Breakfast) supported by exclusive commercial partnerships. Distribution is executed through a capillary logistics network of 540+ vehicles, seven regional branches (Flero HQ, Padova, Savio, Roma, Abruzzo, Erredi/Monopoli, GDAS/Sassari), a B2B portal, and the MyDAC mobile app, with personalized service delivered by 515 field sales agents.

The business model is B2B transaction-based distribution, with revenue generated through the sale and delivery of food and non-food products to professional caterers, restaurants, hotels, and collective catering operators. DAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bidcorp (formerly Bidvest Group), listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, which joined as a partner in 2014 and provides international procurement and strategic support across its 35-country footprint. Pricing is relationship-based and not publicly disclosed. In September 2025 the company announced an industrial plan targeting €1.5 billion in revenue by 2029, accompanied by the acquisition of Gruppo Alimentare Sardo to extend coverage into Sardinia and the recent launch of specialized business units in meat (2022) and pizza (2023). Certifications include ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22005, HACCP, MSC/ASC, and CRIBIS Prime Company 2025.

Name

Gruppo DAC

Legal name

DAC S.p.A.

Website

https://gruppodac.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gruppo DAC is the second-largest Italian food and beverage distributor serving the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, founded in 1972 and owned by Bidcorp, distributing 25,000+ products through 540+ vehicles and 515 field agents across Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Flero

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food and beverage product distribution: Gruppo DAC generates revenue through the distribution and sale of food products to professional caterers in the Ho.Re.Ca. sector. The company distributes over 25,000 product references including dry goods, fresh products, frozen foods, beverages, wines, and non-food items through direct sales relationships and proprietary B2B digital channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gruppo DAC distributes more than 25,000 food and beverage product references — including dry goods, fresh and frozen products, beverages, wines, and non-food items — to professional operators in the Ho.Re.Ca. (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) sector across Italy. Sales are executed through 515 specialized field agents, a proprietary B2B portal, and the MyDac mobile app, supported by a 540+ vehicle logistics fleet that delivers nationwide including the islands. The company also offers logistics services, custom product sourcing (Products on Demand), international export, and the DAC Academy training program for commercial agents.

Product overview

Gruppo DAC is a leading Italian food distribution company for the Ho.Re.Ca. (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) sector, founded in 1972. The company operates as a comprehensive food service supplier offering over 25,000 product references across multiple categories: dry goods (Arco brand), fresh and frozen meat (DAC Meat Lab business unit), pizza products (DAC Pizza Lab business unit), frozen seafood (Drakaris, Seppia Valkyria, El Pulpo Diablo), gourmet products (Veritas Gourmet), wines (Veritas in Vino Semper with 1,850+ labels), breakfast products for hotels (Veritas Breakfast with 800+ products), cured meats (Re Giulio Salumi), pesto (Baffo Verde), and non-food supplies (DEDI). Services include logistics with 540+ vehicles, customer service, products on demand, export capabilities, and DAC Academy training. The portfolio includes 15+ private label brands serving commercial catering, collective catering, hotellerie, and event catering sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Arco: Historic DAC brand line collecting typical products of Italian gastronomy - foundation of Italian cuisine, with over 1,000 products including sauces, pasta, creams, flours, spices, and vegetables
• DAC Meat Lab
• DAC Pizza Lab
• Arco Gel
• Veritas Gourmet
• Veritas in Vino Semper
• Veritas Breakfast
• Veritas Happy Hour
• Drakaris
• Seppia Valkyria
• El Pulpo Diablo
• Gambero Rosso
• Re Giulio Salumi
• Baffo Verde
• Victoria
• DEDI

Products and services

• Arco Historic DAC brand line of over 1,000 products for traditional Italian cuisine, including sauces, pasta, creams, flours, spices, and vegetables, marketed as the foundation of Italian gastronomy at an accessible quality-to-price ratio.
• DAC Meat Lab Business unit specializing in premium meat selection and distribution for the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, featuring 5 lines from 4 countries (Poland, France, Spain, Ireland) plus Wagyu selection with BMS Grade A5 and exclusive commercial partnerships such as Juan Navarro Seleccion and Uruguay Hereford cross breed.
• DAC Pizza Lab Business unit dedicated to gourmet pizza products, with experts selecting the best pizza offerings through testing and providing customer support, featuring exclusive commercial agreements with Italian producers such as Molino Casillo for Superior Pizza Flour.
• Veritas in Vino Semper Wine collection with over 1,850 Italian and international labels, supported by DAC Wine Specialists who advise customers on wine list definition.
• Veritas Breakfast Breakfast product line with over 800 products specially selected for the upscale and luxury hotel industry, including single-serving products, gluten-free items, and vegan options.
• Veritas Gourmet Sophisticated collection of over 300 gourmet products designed for prestigious hotels and high-end restaurants, featuring carefully selected raw materials of the highest level from the food scene.
• Veritas Happy Hour Complete selection of finger foods for aperitif time with hot and cold snacks, classic nibbles, and fusion-inspired offerings, designed for easy preparation and serving.
• Logistics Service National and international logistics service with over 540 vehicles, providing efficient, punctual, and capillary distribution across Italy including islands and mountainous areas.
• Products on Demand Custom product research service that finds the world's best flavors on behalf of customers, including trend-driven assortment and product customization capabilities.
• International Export International export service bringing Italian flavors worldwide, offering customized pallets, fast order processing within 5 days, and exclusive partnerships with international suppliers and transporters.
• MyDac App Mobile application enabling customers to place orders, access the B2B portal, and manage their food service supplies digitally from any device.
• DAC Academy High-level training center for commercial agents focused on continuous improvement of the DAC product catalog, covering seafood market excellence, frozen products, wine labels, and Italian gastronomy.
• Customer Service 360-degree customer service operating Monday to Sunday from order to delivery, including product research, problem solving, and support up to 48 hours after delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of market leadership in Italian Ho.Re.Ca. sector
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Gruppo Alimentare Sardo (GDAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2025Strategic acquisition of Gruppo Alimentare Sardo with headquarters in Sassari, featuring a modern logistics center of over 12,000 m² and an efficient refrigerated fleet serving all of Sardinia. This acquisition strengthens DAC's national presence.
• FedegroupflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 April 2023Five-year exclusive supplier agreement signed between DAC S.p.A. and Fedegroup (The Partner of Hotels in Kitchen). CEO Daniele Scuola and Roberto Imperatrice (CEO of Nabucco Holding) formalized the partnership, establishing DAC as the sole supplier for Fedegroup's hotel kitchen operations.
• Molino CasillominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive commercial partnership for Superior Pizza Flour - Molino Casillo provides flour with superior stability perfect for long leavening times, exclusively for DAC Pizza Lab brand.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Marr S.p.A. Italian cash-and-carry and food service distributor serving restaurants, hotels, and catering operators in Italy. Highly direct peer: same Ho.Re.Ca. target customers, comparable broad-line food assortment and national logistics footprint.
• METRO Italia (METRO Cash & Carry): Cash-and-carry and delivery operator for Ho.Re.Ca. professionals in Italy under the METRO/MAKRO banner. Direct competitor for the same Italian restaurants, hotels, and caterers with an overlapping broad-line assortment.
• DIBÌ Distribuzione (SISA Group): Italian organized distribution network serving traditional retail and Ho.Re.Ca. operators, including fresh, dry, and frozen categories. Direct peer on assortment breadth, B2B delivery model, and operator customer base in Italy.
• Brakes Group: UK and European broad-line food service distributor (part of Sysco). Direct peer for DAC's model in a European market, comparable assortment (including own brand and specialty ranges) and Ho.Re.Ca. customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Sysco Corporation: Largest broad-line food service distributor globally (US-rooted, with European operations including Brakes). A benchmark incumbent for DAC's model: broad SKU range, broad-line distribution to restaurants/hotels, and B2B digital ordering.
• US Foods: Major US broad-line food service distributor serving independent restaurants, healthcare, and hospitality. Comparable business model to DAC (broad-line distribution with private label and digital B2B portal) and a useful benchmark for scale economics.
• Bidcorp Group: DAC's parent and one of the largest international food service groups operating in 35 countries. Operates sister food service distribution businesses on the same model as DAC, providing template expansion and best-practice leverage.
• Performance Food Group: US broad-line food service distributor (Vistar, Core-Mark, Performance Foodservice). Comparable business model and customer base to DAC, though operating in a different geography and at greater scale.
• Gordon Food Service: Large private broad-line food service distributor serving foodservice operators across North America. Comparable B2B model, broad assortment, and emphasis on customer service and logistics.

Regional players

• Eurocash Group: Polish-listed wholesale distributor with Ho.Re.Ca. exposure via Eurocash Cash & Carry, including the abc and Delikatesy networks. Comparable B2B wholesale and food service distribution model, though operating primarily in a different geography than DAC.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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