What Montefiore does

Montefiore Cheese (Aust) Pty Ltd is an Australian specialty dairy manufacturer founded in 2006 and headquartered at 17 Norwich Avenue, Thomastown, Victoria, with 11–50 employees. The company produces a portfolio of Italian-style fresh cheeses for the Australian market, including Bocconcini, Fiordilatte, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Ovoline, classic Mozzarella, Fantasia (an assortment of Bocconcini/Ovoline/Fiordilatte), and Trecce (a braided pasta filata cheese). Manufacturing relies on traditional Italian techniques — in particular the pasta filata process, where curd is dipped into hot whey and stretched/kneaded to produce the characteristic elastic texture of mozzarella-family products — using fresh, natural ingredients rather than automated or AI-driven process control.

The business operates as a consumer packaged goods (CPG) food manufacturer distributing through Australian retail channels: Thomas Dux supermarkets (a premium grocery chain in NSW and Victoria) and a long tail of independent delicatessens, IGA stores, and specialty food retailers across NSW and Victoria (e.g., Altona Fresh Centre, Boccaccio Cellars, King & Godfree, Toscano's). It sells in multiple pack sizes per SKU — from 200g consumer tubs through to 3kg foodservice formats — suggesting a customer mix spanning end-consumers and likely horeca/light-foodservice buyers. Product positioning is anchored on traditional recipes, freshness, and quality credentials, with multiple Royal Queensland and Royal Melbourne gold medals (2012, 2013) and a Sydney Royal Fine Food Show silver (2014).

Revenue is generated through wholesale cheese product sales to these retailers; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is a privately held proprietary limited company with an apparent group-level relationship with Turi Foods Pty Ltd (also based in Thomastown), which handles complaints and likely shares back-office functions. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no disclosed acquisitions or divestitures, no disclosed leadership team, and no public revenue figure — limiting visibility into capitalization, ownership, and growth cadence.

Name

Montefiore

Legal name

Montefiore Cheese (Aust) Pty Ltd

Website

https://montefiore.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cheese Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

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), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

Keywords

• Italian-style cheese manufacturing
• Fresh mozzarella production
• Pasta filata cheese
• Dairy product manufacturing
• Specialty cheese retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Thomastown

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales: Montefiore generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of Italian-style fresh cheeses to retailers and ultimately consumers through supermarket chains, independent grocers, and specialty food stores.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Montefiore manufactures and sells Italian-style fresh cheeses for the Australian market using traditional Italian recipes and techniques. The product range includes mozzarella, bocconcini, fiordilatte, mascarpone, ricotta, ovoline, fantasia, and trecce. Products are made using the traditional pasta filata process and feature fresh, natural ingredients, packaged in various retail tub sizes for distribution through supermarkets, independent grocers, delis, and specialty food stores in New South Wales and Victoria.

Product overview

Montefiore is an Australian cheese company producing Italian-style cheeses for the Australian market. The product portfolio consists of a unified line of fresh dairy cheese products made according to time-honoured Italian recipes. The core range includes: Bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), Fiordilatte (cow's milk mozzarella), Mascarpone (Italian cream cheese), Ricotta (whey cheese), Ovoline (egg-shaped mozzarella), Mozzarella (classic curd), Fantasia (assorted cheese combination), and Trecce (braided mozzarella). Products are differentiated by type of milk used, curd processing method (pasta filata), texture, shape, and packaging sizes. All products feature fresh, natural ingredients and share a commitment to traditional Italian cheesemaking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bocconcini Small, semi-soft balls of mozzarella cheese, usually packaged in whey or water, with a spongy texture that absorbs surrounding flavours. Suitable for salads, pizza, or eating on their own. Available in 200g and 1kg NET tubs. Targeted at home cooks and retail consumers seeking Italian-style fresh cheese.
• Fiordilatte Smooth mozzarella-style cheese ('Flower of Milk') made with 100% cow's milk. Semi-soft with elastic texture, suspended in water to retain freshness and delicate flavour. Available in 200g and 1kg NET tubs. Aimed at consumers and foodservice buyers wanting cow's milk mozzarella.
• Mascarpone Traditional Italian soft cream cheese from the Lombardy region, milky white in colour, soft enough to spread, made from pure enriched cream. Designed for desserts (e.g. tiramisu) and savoury dishes. Available in 250g, 500g, and 1kg NET tubs. Targets home cooks and foodservice operators.
• Ricotta Traditional Italian smooth, creamy whey cheese, naturally low in fat and highly nutritious, with a slightly grainy but smoother-than-cottage-cheese texture, white and moist with a slightly sweet flavour. Available in 375g, 2kg, and 3kg random weight tubs. Serves home cooking and foodservice applications such as pasta and desserts.
• Ovoline Classic mozzarella presented as smaller, egg-shaped balls, with a soft, spongy texture and packaged in whey or water. Flavour-absorbing and suited to a wide range of dishes. Available in 200g and 1kg NET tubs. Targets retail consumers.
• Mozzarella Classic Italian fresh, mild-tasting white cheese made using the pasta filata process, with curd dipped into hot whey and stretched and kneaded to desired consistency. Sweet and fresh flavour, ideal for pizza. Available in 400g and 1kg sizes. Targeted at retail and pizza/foodservice use.
• Fantasia An assorted pack combining Bocconcini, Ovoline, and Fiordilatte cheeses in a single 400g NET tub, designed for antipasto platters. Targeted at retail consumers seeking a variety pack of Italian-style fresh cheeses.
• Trecce Hand-plaited braided fresh soft cheese made using the pasta filata process ('Trecce' meaning 'braid'). Firm and springy with a delicate milky flavour, allowing melting and shredding in long strands. Available in 1kg NET tubs. Targets cheese platters, salads, and roasted vegetable dishes.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Turi Foods Pty LtdcoreOthersTuri Foods Pty Ltd is identified as the parent company/group entity that handles complaints on behalf of Montefiore Cheese, located at 5 Lipton Drive, Thomastown VIC 3074. This represents an internal corporate relationship within the same business group.

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Saputo Inc. Global dairy giant that acquired Murray Goulburn, giving it major Australian dairy and cheese manufacturing assets. Comparable as a large incumbent with Italian-cheese capability (e.g., through ownership of King Island Dairy and other brands) competing across Montefiore's category.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy company and owner of Galbani, the dominant Italian fresh-cheese brand globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent with deep Italian-cheese credentials and the scale to compete on price, trade terms, and shelf across Australian retail.
• Bega Cheese: One of Australia's largest dairy and branded food companies with national grocery distribution, wide cheese portfolio, and deep relationships with Coles and Woolworths. Comparable as a domestic incumbent competing for the same cheese shelf, but at vastly larger scale.
• Fonterra Co-operative Group: New Zealand-headquartered global dairy giant with significant Australian foodservice and ingredient operations. Comparable as a large incumbent supplier of dairy products to Australian foodservice and retail channels that Montefiore also serves.
• Galbani: Lactalis-owned Italian cheese brand offering mozzarella, ricotta, and mascarpone globally. Comparable as a benchmark for authentic Italian-style fresh cheese branding and as the most likely global competitor Montefiore would face if it expanded internationally.

Direct peers

• Politi Cheese: Australian specialty cheese producer with a strong focus on Italian-style fresh and aged cheeses, supplying premium retailers and delicatessens. Closely comparable niche, customer base, and authentic-Italian positioning.
• La Casa del Formaggio: Australian manufacturer of fresh Italian-style cheeses including bocconcini, mozzarella, ricotta, and mascarpone, with national retail distribution. Directly comparable to Montefiore in product mix, Italian-style positioning, and target Australian consumer/delichannel.
• Di Stefano Cheese: US-based Italian-style cheese manufacturer specializing in burrata, mozzarella, and other pasta filata products for retail and foodservice. Comparable as a specialized fresh Italian-cheese maker with a similar craft-positioning, even though it operates in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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