Caseificio Maldera

What Caseificio Maldera does

Caseificio Maldera is a family-owned Italian artisanal dairy producer founded in 1972 in Corato, Puglia, currently in its third generation under the Maldera family. The company's core product is burrata, manufactured using milk sourced for 75% from controlled breeding farms in Puglia and Basilicata and processed within hours of milking to preserve organoleptic properties. The portfolio includes seven burrata lines spanning IGP-certified, organic, lactose-free, truffle, blue-veined, smoked, and frozen variants, alongside traditional products (mozzarella, scamorza, nodini, treccia, fior di latte, ciliegine), fresh products (ricotta, stracciatella, giuncate), and smoked products (scamorza affumicata, stick affumicati, ciliegine affumicate).

The company's primary technical differentiator is a proprietary production-process optimization that extends burrata shelf life from a traditional 2–3 days to approximately 18 days, enabling international distribution while preserving product quality. Caseificio Maldera holds Burrata di Andria IGP certification, is a member of Consorzio Tutela Burrata, and maintains BRC, IFS, ISO 14001, and HQC (Halal) certifications supporting institutional-grade quality assurance.

The business operates as a B2B wholesale and direct-sales enterprise, serving Ho.Re.Ca. operators (hotels, restaurants, cafes), wholesalers and distributors, and gourmet kitchens and starred chefs across Italy, Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Eastern countries. The company reaches customers through international food exhibitions (Tuttofood, Cibus, SIAL Paris, B2Cheese), a reseller recruitment program, and direct field sales. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the registered entity is Caseificio Maldera s.r.l., an Italian private limited company headquartered in Corato with a registered office in Bari, employing approximately 150 people.

Name

Caseificio Maldera

Legal name

Caseificio Maldera s.r.l.

Website

https://caseificiomaldera.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Family-owned Italian artisanal dairy producer in Puglia, founded 1972, specializing in burrata and traditional Apulian cheeses. Serves Ho.Re.Ca. operators, wholesalers, and gourmet chefs across Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Eastern markets via B2B wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Dairy Products

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pasta Filata Cheese Manufacturing (Mozzarella, Provolone, String Cheese) (AFAHABAC), Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA)

Keywords

• Artisan dairy products
• Italian cheese production
• Burrata manufacturing
• Apulian mozzarella
• Fresh cheese specialties

Headquarters

HQ city

Corato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Dairy Product Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of artisanal dairy products including burrata, mozzarella, scamorza, and other traditional Apulian cheeses to retailers, restaurants, and distributors in domestic and international markets.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Caseificio Maldera produces handmade artisanal dairy products based in Corato, Puglia. The core product is burrata available in 7 product lines, alongside traditional cheeses including mozzarella, scamorza, fior di latte, treccia, nodini, ciliegine, plus fresh products (ricotta, stracciatella, giuncate) and smoked variants. The company processes milk sourced from controlled farms in Puglia and Basilicata within hours of milking, distributing wholesale to food service and retailer customers in domestic and international markets.

Product overview

Caseificio Maldera is an artisan dairy company founded in 1972 in Corato, Puglia, Italy. The company produces a comprehensive range of dairy products centered around burrata as its core product (available in 7 different lines). Product portfolio includes: Burrata and specialty burrata variants (organic, lactose-free, truffle, blue-veined, smoked, frozen); Traditional products (mozzarella, scamorza, nodini, treccia, fior di latte, ciliegine); Fresh products (ricotta, stracciatella, giuncate); and Smoked products (scamorza affumicata, stick affumicati, ciliegine affumicate). The company sources 75% of its milk from controlled breeding farms in Puglia and Basilicata, processing it within hours of milking to preserve organoleptic properties. Products are sold in national and international markets with certifications including Burrata di Andria IGP and various quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Burrata Handmade fresh cheese with a spun pasta envelope filled with stracciatella (mozzarella and cream), tied by hand to form a characteristic tuft. Available in multiple packaging variants for professional buyers.
• Burrata di Andria IGP Burrata with Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) designation, produced according to traditional Apulian methods by Consorzio Tutela Burrata members.
• Burratina Pugliese Traditional Apulian burratina, a creamy dairy product representing the culinary heritage of Puglia.
• Burrata Biologica Organic burrata made from organically sourced milk, featuring natural and genuine taste.
• Burrata Senza Lattosio Lactose-free burrata designed for consumers with lactose intolerance or dietary restrictions.
• Burratina al Tartufo Truffle-flavored burratina, aromatic variant conveying incomparable flavor.
• Burratina Erborinata Blue-veined burratina, creamy variant with distinctive aromatic characteristics.
• Burrata Frozen Frozen burrata for extended shelf life and preservation, enabling wider distribution.
• Burratina Affumicata Smoked burratina, aromatic variant with distinctive smoky flavor.
• Mozzarella Classic mozzarella made from fresh Pugliese milk, available in various formats.
• Ciliegine di Mozzarella Cherry-sized mozzarella, traditional Apulian dairy product.
• Nodini di Mozzarella Mozzarella knots, characterized by a soft texture and peculiar shape, entirely handmade.
• Fior di Latte Fresh milk mozzarella with soft and delicate heart, classic Apulian product.
• Treccia di Mozzarella Braided mozzarella, characterized by a peculiar shape and soft texture, entirely handmade.
• Scamorza Classic spun-paste cheese, the most renowned fresh cheese in Puglia.
• Ricotta Classica Fresh cheese obtained from processing milk cream, rich in mineral salts and lactose, less fatty.
• Stracciatella Typical Apulian dairy product, a mix of fresh cream and shredded mozzarella.
• Giuncate Fresh cheese in classic and blue-veined variants, marked by crumbly consistency and delicate flavor.
• Scamorza Affumicata Smoked scamorza with classic shape and aromatic flavor.
• Stick Affumicati Smoked mozzarella sticks, tasty and delicious snack format.
• Ciliegine Affumicate Smoked cherry-sized mozzarella with savory and delicious taste.

Quantifiable outcome

• Burrata shelf life extended from 2-3 days to approximately 18 days
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Consorzio Tutela BurratacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the Consortium for the Protection of Burrata, which protects the identity of Apulian burrata from imitations and promotes authentic production standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sterilgarda Alimenti: Italian dairy company producing mozzarella, burrata, and fresh cheeses for retail and foodservice. Comparable in product mix and B2B distribution but with broader geographic reach and larger industrial scale.
• Newlat Food: Italian food group with dairy and pasta businesses, including mozzarella and fresh cheese production. Broader incumbent operating in similar fresh-cheese categories with significantly greater scale and listing power.
• Latteria Soresina: Italian dairy cooperative producing a wide range of cheeses including mozzarella and traditional Italian varieties. Overlaps with Caseificio Maldera in fresh cheese production and B2B distribution, but at significantly larger scale.
• Galbani (Bel Group): Iconic Italian cheese brand owned by Bel Group, with leading market share in mozzarella and fresh cheeses. Competes with Caseificio Maldera across retail and Ho.Re.Ca. but with vastly greater scale, brand awareness, and marketing investment.
• Granarolo: Italy's largest dairy cooperative with a broad mozzarella and fresh-cheese portfolio. Comparable in fresh-pasta-filata and burrata production, but operates at much greater scale across retail, foodservice, and international channels.

Emerging players

• Sapori di Latte: Italian emerging dairy brand producing mozzarella, burrata, and ricotta for retail and foodservice. Comparable in artisanal positioning and product mix but at an earlier stage of scale and international expansion.

Direct peers

• Caseificio Andria: Apulian dairy specializing in Burrata di Andria IGP. Direct competitor producing the same protected-designation burrata from the same geographic origin, with overlapping Ho.Re.Ca. and export distribution.
• Biraghi: Italian cheese manufacturer producing mozzarella, traditional pasta filata, and other fresh cheeses. Direct peer in artisanal-to-industrial fresh cheese production with similar B2B orientation toward retail and foodservice.
• Caseificio Iocu: Sardinian artisan dairy producing traditional Italian cheeses including pasta filata and burrata-style fresh cheeses. Comparable as a small-scale artisanal Italian dairy exporting authentic regional cheeses through B2B channels.
• Antonio Ruggiero: Italian burrata and mozzarella producer headquartered in Andria, Puglia. Closest direct peer: same protected-designation burrata category, similar artisanal positioning, and overlapping B2B distribution in Italy and abroad.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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