What SILAC does

SILAC is an Italian dairy company founded in the late 1950s in Manfredonia, Puglia, by a group of local breeders and farmers. The company specializes in the production and sale of fresh pasteurized milk and traditional Pugliese cheese specialties, operating a vertically integrated model from farm-sourced raw milk through daily refrigerated distribution. Its core product portfolio spans fresh pasteurized milk (whole, partially skimmed, skimmed, high quality, lactose-free, and microfiltered extended-shelf-life variants), UHT milk, cream, butter, a wide range of fresh and aged cheeses (mozzarella di bufala, burrata, stracciatella, ricotta, mascarpone, caciocavallo, pecorino, caciotta), and multiple yogurt lines. The portfolio is organized under three sub-brands: the main 'Silac' line, the 'Bio' organic line (CCPB-certified under EU Regulation 834/2007), and the heritage 'Di una Volta' line built around traditional recipes and transhumance traditions.

SILAC's go-to-market is a direct-to-retail distribution model: hundreds of refrigerated vehicles deliver daily to thousands of retail points across Puglia and neighboring regions, serving the Grande Distribuzione Organizzata (GDO), Distribuzione Organizzata (D.O.), traditional retail, and artisan food processors. The company maintains nine regional deposit/warehouse locations spanning Puglia (Manfredonia, Carpino, Cerignola, San Severo, S. Vito dei Normanni, S. Giorgio Jonico, Modugno, Bisceglie) and Campania (Manocalzati/Avellino), with a third-party-style contact network of regional sales representatives. Technology differentiators include a ceramic-based microfiltration process for extended shelf life and a non-homogenized traditional milk ('Latte di una Volta') that preserves natural cream separation. The company has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parmalat SpA (part of the Lactalis group) since July 2017, functioning as a flagship regional brand within the Italian dairy portfolio. Consumer engagement is supported through educational content marketing ('A Scuola di Latte'), recipe content, and promotional campaigns tied to Pugliese cultural initiatives.

Name

SILAC

Legal name

SILAC

Website

https://silac.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SILAC is a Puglia-based Italian dairy company producing fresh pasteurized milk, yogurt, and traditional cheeses, acquired by Parmalat SpA in 2017 and operating daily refrigerated distribution to thousands of retail and food-service points across Southern Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Pasta Filata Cheese Manufacturing (Mozzarella, Provolone, String Cheese) (AFAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB)

Keywords

• Fresh pasteurized milk
• Italian dairy products
• Traditional cheese making
• Mozzarella burrata
• Organic milk yogurt

Headquarters

HQ city

Manfredonia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Fresh Pasteurized Milk: Daily production and sale of fresh pasteurized milk in various formats including whole, partially skimmed, skimmed, high quality, and lactose-free varieties. Products delivered daily to thousands of retail points.
2. Dairy Products: Production and sale of specialty cheese products including mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, ricotta, mascarpone, butter, cream, and traditional Pugliese cheeses. Includes 'Di una Volta' traditional line and organic product line.
3. UHT and Extended Shelf Life Milk: Ultra-high temperature treated milk and microfiltered milk with extended shelf life for broader distribution.
4. Yogurt: Production of yogurt including traditional, organic, and flavored varieties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SILAC produces and sells fresh pasteurized milk, dairy products, traditional Pugliese cheeses (mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, ricotta, mascarpone, caciocavallo), yogurt, cream, and butter under its main brand plus the Bio (organic) and Di una Volta (traditional) sub-brands. Products are manufactured in Manfredonia, Puglia and distributed daily through hundreds of refrigerated vehicles to thousands of retail points across Puglia and surrounding regions.

Product overview

SILAC is an Italian dairy company founded in the late 1950s, acquired by Parmalat SpA in July 2017. The company produces fresh milk, yogurt, and cheese products under three main sub-brands: Silac (main brand with fresh milk, flavored milk drinks, cream, and cheese products), Bio (organic dairy products including organic milk and organic yogurts), and Di una volta (traditional/old-fashioned line featuring traditional cheeses and yogurts). The product portfolio includes: fresh pasteurized milk in multiple varieties (whole, partially skimmed, skimmed, high quality, lactose-free, long-lasting microfiltered, and UHT); organic milk (whole and partially skimmed); flavored milk drinks (Bontà al Latte with biscuit and mint flavors); cream products (fresh pasteurized and UHT); traditional cheeses (Mozzarella di Bufala, Stracciatella, Burrata, Nodino, Caciocavallo, Cacetti, Caciotta Reginella, Caciotta Boscaiola, Pecorino Caciofino); fresh cheeses (Ricotta, Mascarpone, Stracchino, Golosetto, Golofette, Cuor di Ricotta); Mozzarella varieties (fior di latte in bag and tray, lactose-free); traditional dairy products (Di una volta line); and organic yogurts (bianco, banana, strawberry, blueberry, apricot) and traditional yogurts (limone, miele e noci, caffè, fichi). The company operates from Manfredonia in Puglia, Italy, delivering products daily to thousands of retail outlets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Latte Fresco: Line of fresh pasteurized milk including whole, partially skimmed, skimmed, and high-quality varieties
• Di una Volta
• Bio
• Bontà al Latte

Products and services

• Fresh Pasteurized Milk (Latte Fresco) Daily-produced pasteurized fresh milk in whole, partially skimmed, skimmed, High Quality, and Bar-line variants. Produced under rigorously controlled farm-to-packaging standards for retail and HoReCa sale across Puglia.
• Latte di una Volta (Traditional Non-Homogenized Milk) Pasteurized whole High Quality fresh milk that is not homogenized, allowing the natural cream layer to rise to the surface. Dedicated to consumers who appreciate the full creamy taste of traditional fresh milk.
• Bio Organic Milk (Latte Bio) Pasteurized whole and partially skimmed milk from certified organic farming, sourced from selected farms attentive to animal welfare. CCPB certified under EU Regulation 834/2007. Packaged in carbon neutral packaging.
• UHT Long-Life Milk Whole and partially skimmed ultra-high temperature treated milk exposed briefly to approximately 140°C to eliminate bacterial components, enabling extended shelf life for broader distribution.
• Dura di Più Microfiltered Milk Whole and partially skimmed pasteurized milk with extended shelf life achieved through natural ceramic microfiltration that retains spoilage microorganisms while preserving fresh milk taste and organoleptic characteristics.
• Lactose-Free Milk (Alta Digeribilità) 1% fat microfiltered pasteurized milk with less than 0.1% lactose because lactose is almost entirely split into glucose and galactose, designed for lactose-intolerant consumers.
• Bontà al Latte Flavored Milk Drinks Light lactose-free flavored milk drinks in biscuit and mint flavors, with no added sugars and only 1% fat, made with natural aromas for family snacks.
• Yogurt (Traditional, Di una Volta, and Bio) Full yogurt range including traditional varieties, Di una Volta flavored yogurts (lemon cream, honey and walnuts, coffee and cocoa, caramelized figs), and Bio organic yogurts (white, banana, strawberry, blueberry, apricot). Made with live lactic ferments, no preservatives, gluten-free.
• Mozzarella di Bufala Mozzarella made from 100% Puglian buffalo milk, with white porcelain-like appearance, slightly melting structure, and sweet typical flavor. Part of the Di una Volta traditional line.
• Burrata and Stracciatella Burrata with a double structure: outer pasta filata and creamy stracciatella heart, presented in practical bucket that preserves freshness. Stracciatella is shredded mozzarella enriched with tasty cream, representing the finest Apulian cheese-making tradition.
• Mozzarella Fior di Latte and Lactose-Free Mozzarella Cow's milk mozzarella fior di latte in sealed bag or single tray packaging that preserves freshness, plus lactose-free mozzarella (less than 0.01% lactose) for lactose-intolerant consumers.
• Traditional Aged Cheeses (Caciocavallo, Cacetti, Pecorino Caciofino, Caciotta) Aged and table cheeses from the Di una Volta line including Caciocavallo aged hanging on wooden beams (initially sweet, becoming spicy), Cacetti with compact elastic paste, Pecorino Caciofino with decisive taste, Caciotta Reginella (sweet) and Caciotta Boscaiola (with chili pepper).
• Fresh Soft Cheeses (Ricotta, Mascarpone, Stracchino, Cuor di Ricotta, Golosetto, Golofette, Nodino) Fresh soft cheeses including white fluffy Ricotta, creamy Mascarpone, Stracchino with lactic ferments, Cuor di Ricotta made from whey and cream, Golosetto and Nodino packaged in trays preserving freshness.
• Cream (Fresh Pasteurized and UHT) Fresh pasteurized cream obtained from carefully selected raw materials with strictly controlled production processes, and UHT cream ready to cook and practical to use. Suitable for whipping and cooking applications.
• Butter (Burro) Butter with soft consistency and unmistakable flavor, suitable for kitchen use or spreading on bread for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CCPB (Ente di Certificazione)coreOthersCCPB is the organic certification body that certifies SILAC's biological/organic products pursuant to EU Regulation 834/2007. Required certification for the Latte Bio and Yogurt Bio product lines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Centrale del Latte d'Italia: Italian fresh milk and dairy company operating multiple regional brands (TappoRosso, Latte Tigullio, etc.). Directly comparable to SILAC in fresh pasteurized milk production with similar distribution-led model to retail and GDO.
• Granarolo: Italy's largest dairy cooperative, producing fresh milk, cheese, and yogurt across national and international markets. Direct competitor to SILAC in the Italian fresh dairy category with overlapping retail channels and similar product breadth.
• Latteria Soresina: Italian dairy cooperative producing fresh milk, cheese (notably Grana Padano, Gorgonzola, and fresh cheeses), and traditional dairy specialties. Comparable to SILAC as an Italian producer with a strong regional identity and diversified dairy portfolio.
• Fattorie Garofalo: Specialist Italian buffalo mozzarella producer based in Campania. Directly comparable to SILAC's pasta filata range (Mozzarella di Bufala, Burrata, Stracciatella) and competes in the same premium fresh cheese category in Italian retail.
• Latteria di Soligo: Italian dairy cooperative specializing in fresh and aged cheeses including mozzarella and traditional varieties. Comparable to SILAC's traditional cheese portfolio and the 'Di una Volta' heritage line, with a focus on traditional Italian cheese-making.
• Sterilgarda: Italian dairy company producing UHT milk, ESL milk, and traditional cheeses. Comparable to SILAC in extended shelf life milk (SILAC's Dura di Più line) and traditional cheese categories, with similar supermarket distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based company with significant Italian operations in yogurt and fresh dairy. Competes with SILAC in the yogurt category and adjacent fresh dairy segments through established national retail relationships.
• Parmalat: Parent company of SILAC and one of Italy's largest dairy companies. Operates a broad national portfolio of milk, cheese, and yogurt brands, providing capital, distribution, and procurement resources to SILAC while competing in adjacent categories.
• Lactalis: Ultimate parent company of SILAC and the world's largest dairy group. Owns Parmalat, Galbani, and numerous other Italian and international dairy brands; provides group-level resources while competing in adjacent categories through sister brands.
• Galbani: Lactalis-owned Italian cheese brand producing mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, and other fresh and aged cheeses. A sister brand within the same parent group and a direct competitor in Italian fresh cheese retail, offering scale advantages.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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