Zahini

What Zahini does

Zahini (operated by Productos Zero Lacteo, S.A. de C.V.) is a Mexico City-based dairy-free food company that produces coconut-milk yogurt in what it describes as the first dedicated 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and animal-free production plant in Mexico, based in Iztapalapa, Mexico City. The company was founded in 2015 by Paola and Dirk after Paola was diagnosed with lactose and gluten intolerance while studying abroad; construction of the dedicated dairy-free plant began in 2019. The product portfolio is built on a single ingredient architecture — cold-pressed organic coconut pulp from Mexico's Pacific coast, organic agave syrup from Jalisco, and live probiotic cultures (S. Thermophilus, L. delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, B. Lactis, L. Lactis) cultivated in a non-dairy medium — and is organized into two format lines: a stirred (Batido) line in 450g family tubs and 125g single-serve minis across Natural, Mango and Zarzamora flavors, and a drinkable (Bebible) line in 220g bottles in Vainilla and Fresa.

Zahini makes money through two complementary channels. Direct-to-consumer revenue comes from its own e-commerce site (zahini.com), where customers build configurable refrigerated cooler packs ('hieleras') — Hielera Batido at $1,560 MXN and Hielera Mixta at $1,400 MXN — with a $1,400 MXN minimum order, free nationwide shipping at or above that threshold, and payment via PayPal and Openpay; refrigerated-van delivery in CDMX is handled in-house, while inter-state orders ship via Estafeta, FedEx or DHL in insulated styrofoam coolers with cold gel packs to guarantee a minimum 30-day remaining shelf life. Wholesale and retail revenue is generated through distribution in 20+ Mexican states across premium banners (Grupo La Comer: City Market, La Comer, Fresko, Sumesa), mass-market chains (Walmart, Chedraui Selecto, HEB, Al Super), the health chain Súper Naturista, and a long tail of specialty organic and natural-food stores, supported by a public points-of-sale locator with up to ~108 paginated retailer listings.

The company sells primarily to lactose-intolerant and casein-allergic consumers, vegans and plant-based consumers, and health-conscious Mexican shoppers seeking a low-glycemic, low-sugar, functional alternative to dairy yogurt, with secondary audiences including diabetics, dog owners using the product as an occasional pet treat, and a B2B channel of specialty organic retailers. Marketing is content- and community-led through an owned blog (recetas, estilo de vida, salud y bienestar), a monthly newsletter with discount coupons, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp Business and earned media in Mexican outlets (Expansión, Goula, Food Navigator Latam, Elige Veg), and the brand has accumulated recognitions including Reto Innovación Vegana 2019 (winner), Premio Nacional FedEx Crece tu PyME 2020 (4th place), Aspen Institute / Women Forward International 2020, and MassChallenge Mexico 2018 finalist. The plant is a conforming organization in the FSSC 22000 Development Program, and products carry NOM-051 front-of-pack labeling compliance.

Name

Zahini

Legal name

PRODUCTOS ZERO LACTEO, S.A. DE C.V.

Website

https://zahini.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zahini is a Mexico City-based dairy-free food company producing coconut-milk yogurt in Mexico's first dedicated dairy-free plant. Founded in 2015, it distributes a stirred and drinkable yogurt line across 20+ Mexican states through major retailers like Walmart, Grupo La Comer, Chedraui Selecto, HEB and Súper Naturista, alongside DTC e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-based dairy alternatives

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Dairy Fermented Beverage Production (Coconut/Plant Kefir, Cultured Plant Drinks) (AFAFAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant-Based Milk & Creamer Processing (Oat, Soy, Almond, Coconut, Blends) (AFAHAJAA), Plant-Based Yogurt Drinks & Cultured Alternatives (AFAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Plant-based yogurt
• Dairy-free products
• Coconut yogurt
• Vegan food production
• Probiotic yogurt alternatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Coyoacán

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct e-commerce unit sales: Direct-to-consumer one-time purchases of mixed cooler packs (hieleras) of batido (450g) and bebible (220g) yogurt cups through www.zahini.com. Customers assemble custom coolers; orders are paid via PayPal or Openpay (credit/debit) with a $1,400 MXN minimum purchase and free shipping above that threshold.
2. Wholesale and retail distribution: Bulk/unit sales to retail and specialty-store channels including Grupo La Comer (City Market, La Comer, Fresko), Walmart, Chedraui Selecto, HEB, Al Super, Súper Naturista, Green Republic, and numerous independent health stores across 20+ Mexican states.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Zahini manufactures and sells 100% dairy-free, plant-based coconut yogurt in stirred (batido) and drinkable (bebible) formats. Products are made from cold-pressed organic Mexican coconut pulp, organic agave syrup and live probiotic cultures grown in non-dairy medium, and are sold through nationwide refrigerated e-commerce and a multi-tier retail/wholesale network spanning 20+ Mexican states.

Product overview

Zahini (operated by Productos Zero Lacteo, S.A. de C.V.) sells a single-architecture consumer product portfolio built around dairy-free, plant-based coconut yogurt, organized into two complementary format lines. The stirred (Batido) line ships in two sizes — 450g family tubs in Natural, Mango, and Zarzamora, and 125g single-serve Mini variants in the same three flavors — while the drinkable (Bebible) line ships as 220g bottles in Vainilla and Fresa. All SKUs share the same base of water, organic coconut pulp, corn starch, pectin, and live probiotic cultures, sweetened with organic agave syrup (or allulose in the Bebible line). These individual SKUs are also sold direct-to-consumer through two configurable refrigerated cooler bundles ("hieleras"): the Hielera Batido (12 stirred units, $1,560 MXN) and the Hielera Mixta (8 stirred + 8 drinkable, $1,400 MXN), shipped nationwide. The Zahini Blog (Recetas, estilo de vida y salud) is the supporting content layer with a monthly newsletter and discount program. Together, these form one cohesive plant-based yogurt product family rather than a multi-module software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zahini Batido Natural 450g Stirred (batido) coconut-based yogurt in a 450g tub, the unflavored base SKU of the Zahini portfolio. Made with water, organic coconut pulp, corn starch, organic agave syrup, pectin and live active cultures (115 kcal, 3.0 g protein, 6.0 g sugars per serving). 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan, intended for lactose-intolerant, casein-allergic, vegan and health-conscious consumers.
• Zahini Batido Mango 450g Stirred coconut yogurt in a 450g tub flavored with sugar-free natural mango concentrate. Made with water, organic coconut pulp, mango concentrate, corn starch, organic agave syrup, pectin and live active cultures (105 kcal, 2.3 g protein, 7.0 g sugars). Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.
• Zahini Batido Zarzamora 450g Stirred coconut yogurt in a 450g tub flavored with sugar-free natural blackberry (zarzamora) concentrate from Michoacán. Made with water, organic coconut pulp, blackberry concentrate, corn starch, organic agave syrup, pectin and live active cultures (105 kcal, 2.5 g protein, 6.5 g sugars). Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.
• Zahini Batido Natural Mini 125g Single-serve 125g stirred coconut yogurt in unflavored Natural flavor, a smaller-format complement to the 450g family tub for on-the-go consumption. Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.
• Zahini Batido Mango Mini 125g Single-serve 125g stirred coconut yogurt in Mango flavor, a smaller-format complement to the 450g Mango family tub. Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.
• Zahini Batido Zarzamora Mini 125g Single-serve 125g stirred coconut yogurt in Zarzamora (blackberry) flavor, a smaller-format complement to the 450g Zarzamora family tub. Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.
• Zahini Bebible Vainilla 220g Drinkable (bebible) coconut yogurt in a 220g bottle in Vanilla flavor. Made with water, organic coconut pulp, corn starch, allulose, fiber, pectin, natural vanilla flavor (0.2%) and live cultures (67 kcal, 5.1 g sugars). Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.
• Zahini Bebible Fresa 220g Drinkable (bebible) coconut yogurt in a 220g bottle in Strawberry (fresa) flavor with 10% natural strawberry concentrate. Made with water, organic coconut pulp, natural strawberry concentrate, corn starch, allulose, fiber, pectin and live cultures (S. Thermophilus, L. delbrueckii subsp. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, B. Lactis, L. Lactis) — 63 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 5.0 g sugars. Dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and vegan.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% plant-based, lactose-free, dairy-free, soy-free and vegan yogurt
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Aspen Institute / Women Forward InternationalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 May 2020Zahini was featured in the Women Forward International / Aspen Institute program 'Spurring Growth Innovation and Leadership in Mexico: Empowering Women-Led Businesses' (May 21, 2020).
• Sigma Alimentos (Tastech by Sigma) — via BlueBox MéxicominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2019Zahini was a finalist in the 2019 Tastech by Sigma Alimentos startup program, invited through BlueBox México (November 21, 2019).
• StartUp Mexico / Food Technology SummitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 September 2019Zahini was an exhibitor in the FoodTech Startups area of Food Tech Summit 2019, invited by StartUp Mexico (September 25, 2019).
• FaunacciónminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 July 2019Faunacción selected Zahini as the winner of the Reto Innovación Vegana 2019 to support its organic dairy-free yogurt project.
• EstafetacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Estafeta is one of three express courier partners used by Zahini to ship insulated hieleras with ice gel from the Mexico City plant to customers across the rest of Mexico (along with FedEx and DHL). 24-48 hour express service, Monday-Wednesday pickup windows.
• FedEx MéxicocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019FedEx is one of three express couriers used for nationwide refrigerated shipping of Zahini hieleras. FedEx also sponsored the Premio Nacional FedEx Crece tu PyME 2020, in which Zahini placed 4th.
• DHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019DHL is the third express courier partner (with Estafeta and FedEx) used to ship insulated hieleras of Zahini products to other Mexican states with 24-48 hour express transit times.
• MassChallengeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Zahini was a finalist in the 2018 MassChallenge Latin American acceleration program, competing for 2 million pesos in funding.
• PepsiCo (via StartUp Mexico)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2017Zahini was a finalist in the StartUp Mexico / PepsiCo 'Beneficio a la Nutrición' call in June 2017.
• OpenpaycoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenpay is the exclusive payment processor for credit and debit card transactions on the Zahini website, processing all card-based payments alongside PayPal.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal is one of the two accepted payment methods (with Openpay) on the Zahini online store.
• FSSC 22000 Development ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZahini's production plant participates in the FSSC 22000 Development Program as a conforming organization, supporting adherence to national and international food-safety standards.
• La Huerta de ElisaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLa Huerta de Elisa's baby food papillas are featured as ingredients in Zahini's recipe content (e.g., Mango Yogurt Ice Cream with sweet potato and carrot in the Children's Day recipes post).
• CalaveganminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCalavegan's seed- and tapioca-based Pepper Jack vegan cheese is featured in Zahini's lentil burger recipe post as a co-branded ingredient.
• VeroamoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZahini and Veroamore (rawtella and cacao nibs) co-feature in the Dips for Snacking with Friends recipe post on Zahini's blog.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cocojune: Organic coconut yogurt brand selling plain and flavored cultured coconut yogurt in tubs; comparable in product format, organic-coconut positioning and DTC-led distribution to a similar target consumer as Zahini.
• COYO: Premium coconut-based dairy-free yogurt brand sold globally in health-food and mainstream retail; the closest direct comparability to Zahini in terms of product (coconut yogurt, probiotics), positioning (paleo/vegan) and channel mix (specialty + mainstream).
• The Coconut Cult: Coconut yogurt specializing in high-probiotic, low-sugar cultured coconut yogurt; the closest direct analog to Zahini's emphasis on live non-dairy probiotic cultures in a coconut medium.
• Forager Project: Plant-based yogurt and dairy alternatives (cashew, almond, coconut bases) sold in U.S. natural and mainstream retail; comparable in refrigerated plant-based yogurt category, ingredient-clean positioning, and omnichannel distribution.
• Kite Hill: Plant-based yogurt and cheese brand (almond and other bases) sold through U.S. natural and mainstream retail; comparable in plant-based dairy-alternative category, premium positioning, and broad SKU portfolio spanning yogurt formats.

Broad incumbents

• Silk (Danone): Largest mainstream plant-based beverage and yogurt brand in North America (Danone); competes for the same dairy-free breakfast occasion and increasingly for shelf space at Walmart, HEB and other Zahini accounts in Mexico.
• So Delicious Dairy Free (Danone): Danone-owned broad plant-based dairy brand with a large yogurt portfolio (coconut, almond, oat bases); a broad incumbent competing for the same dairy-free consumer in the same retail aisles where Zahini is listed.
• Califia Farms: Plant-based beverage and yogurt brand with broad omnichannel distribution in the U.S. and growing international presence; comparable in dairy-free portfolio breadth, premium natural-channel roots, and gradual move into mainstream grocery.

Regional players

• Tula: Mexican plant-based food brand (lácteos vegetales, yogurts) sold in Mexican retail and online; a regional peer operating in the same Mexican market and category that Zahini leads, providing direct in-market competitive context.

Emerging players

• Lavva: Plant-based yogurt brand built on pili nut and coconut bases with an emphasis on probiotics and low sugar; an emerging direct competitor in the refrigerated plant-based yogurt category with comparable clean-label and functional positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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