Italian Dairy Products

What Italian Dairy Products does

Italian Dairy Products FZC is an artisan cheese manufacturer founded in 2009 and headquartered in the Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, UAE. The company produces fresh Italian cheeses, including cow and buffalo mozzarella in multiple formats (ciliegine, bocconcini, treccia, nodini, sfoglia), burrata, scamorza, ricotta, stracciatella, and specialty variants such as truffle and smoked products, using traditional pasta filata techniques executed by Italian-trained artisanal cheese makers with equipment imported from Italy. The factory was expanded from 13,000 to 26,000 sq ft in 2020, and the company has held HACCP certification since 2012 and Halal certification for 2025-26.

The company operates a dual B2B and B2C go-to-market. On the B2B side, it supplies food service, hospitality, and retail customers across the UAE and is signaling intent to expand into other GCC markets. On the DTC side, it sells through iOS and Android mobile apps with scheduled delivery slots in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and through its Leo's retail sub-brand. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware-style product sales of cheese SKUs to enterprise buyers and individual consumers, with no publicly disclosed pricing or unit economics.

The company is privately held by a group of investors, has no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no leadership changes, and no partnerships in the source data. It is one of the few UAE producers using locally sourced milk for Italian cheese, which it positions as a freshness and authenticity advantage versus imported competitors.

Name

Italian Dairy Products

Legal name

Italian Dairy Products FZC

Website

https://italiandairyproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italian Dairy Products FZC is a Sharjah-based artisan cheese factory founded in 2009 that produces fresh Italian mozzarella, burrata, ricotta, and scamorza using traditional pasta filata methods, supplying food service, hospitality, and retail customers across the UAE and selling directly to consumers via its mobile app and Leo's sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheese Manufacturing

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

Keywords

• Artisan cheese manufacturing
• Fresh mozzarella production
• Italian dairy products
• Specialty cheese factory
• Pasta filata cheese making

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese Product Sales: Sale of fresh Italian cheeses including mozzarella, burrata, scamorza, ricotta, and related dairy products to B2B customers (food service, hospitality, retail) and direct-to-consumer via mobile app.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Italian Dairy Products FZC is an artisan cheese factory producing fresh Italian cheeses — mozzarella, burrata, scamorza, ricotta, stracciatella, and related dairy products — using traditional pasta filata methods with equipment imported from Italy and locally sourced UAE milk. The company primarily sells B2B to food service, hospitality, and retail customers across the UAE and GCC, and also operates direct-to-consumer sales via a mobile app and the Leo's retail sub-brand.

Product overview

Italian Dairy Products FZC is an artisan cheese factory producing fresh Italian cheeses in the UAE. The company operates two primary product lines: Cow Dairy Products and Buffalo Dairy Products, along with a retail sub-brand called Leo's. Core products include various mozzarella formats (ciliegine, bocconcini, treccia, nodini, sfoglia), burrata, scamorza, ricotta, stracciatella, and specialty variants including truffle and smoked varieties. The company also produces mozzarella specifically for pizza, available in whole, shredded, and cubed forms. Products are crafted using traditional Italian cheese-making methods with equipment imported from Italy, emphasizing fresh, natural products with no additives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leo's: Leo's Mozzarella - Retail products line sold to consumers

Products and services

• Cow Mozzarella Fresh mozzarella made from pasteurized cow's milk with a slightly tighter, springier texture and milder flavor than buffalo mozzarella, suitable for cooking applications and everyday use. Targeted at food service operators, hospitality, and consumer customers.
• Buffalo Mozzarella Fresh mozzarella made from buffalo milk with a succulent, lacy texture and more robust flavor, ideal for eating at room temperature. Targeted at premium food service and consumer customers seeking authentic Italian buffalo mozzarella experience.
• Burrata Fresh cheese with a delicate mozzarella pouch on the outside and soft, stringy curd with fresh cream inside when cut. Available with or without knot in sizes from 60gr to 300gr. Targeted at restaurants, hospitality venues, and individual consumers seeking premium Italian cheese.
• Burrata Smoked Smoked burrata combining the soft stringy curd and cream interior of classic burrata with smoky flavor. Fat content 45% min in dry matter, cream 35% min. Available in 125gr size. Targeted at food service operators and hospitality venues requiring differentiated premium cheese offerings.
• Truffle Burrata Fresh burrata with black truffle filling — delicate mozzarella pouch exterior revealing soft, stringy curd and fresh cream mixed with black truffle. Available with or without knot in 125gr and 250gr sizes. Targeted at premium restaurants, hotel kitchens, and gourmet consumers.
• Bocconcino Fresh cheese with classic round shape and fresh milk taste, made from pasteurized cow's milk. Available in 100gr, 125gr, 250gr, and 500gr sizes. Targeted at food service and consumer customers for salads, appetizers, and general culinary use.
• Ciliegine Small mozzarella morsels ideal for fresh mozzarella and cherry tomato kebabs and tasty snacks. Fresh cheese with classic round shape in 10gr and 25gr sizes. Targeted at food service caterers, cafes, and consumer snack buyers.
• Treccia Mozzarella hand-crafted in the shape of braids for appetizer or salad dishes. Available in natural and smoked varieties. Sizes: 500gr, 1kg, and 2kg. Targeted at food service operators and hospitality venues requiring premium cheese presentation.
• Nodini Knot-shaped mozzarella ideal for snacks, cocktails, and finger food recipes. Targeted at food service caterers, bars, and consumer entertaining.
• Sfoglia Mozzarella hand-crafted in thin sheet shapes for adding an original and elegant touch to appetizers or salads. Layer with ingredients, roll up, and serve. Available in 500gr and 1kg sizes. Targeted at food service operators and entertaining consumers.
• Scamorza Full-fat, fresh or short-aged semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk. Fat content min 45% in dry matter, shelf life 25 days from production. Available in 500gr. Targeted at food service, hospitality, and consumer customers.
• Scamorza Smoked Semi-hard spun paste cheese whose taste is enhanced by the smoking process. Made from pasteurized cow's milk with smoked aroma. Moisture 48%–54%. Targeted at food service and consumer customers seeking smoked specialty cheese.
• Ricotta Creamy dairy product derived from coagulation of proteins in whey. Ideal for savory dishes, creams, fillings, and desserts. Fat content 40%–45% min in dry matter, moisture 60%–70%. Targeted at food service operators, hospitality venues, and home cooks.
• Buffalo Ricotta Lean and protein-rich dairy product made from sweet whey and pasteurized buffalo milk. Fat content 18%–20% in dry matter. Available in 80gr, 250gr, 500gr, and 1.5kg sizes. Targeted at premium food service and consumer customers.
• Stracciatella Soft, unique texture of burrata filling made of strings of mozzarella and fresh cream. Provides an ideal base for a multitude of flavors. Available in 500gr and 1kg sizes. Targeted at food service operators and gourmet consumers.
• Truffle Stracciatella Soft texture of burrata filling combined with truffle, strings of mozzarella, and fresh cream. Targeted at premium food service, hospitality venues, and gourmet consumers.
• Mozzarella for Pizza Special mozzarella product for pizza and salad, available in whole, shredded, and cubed forms. Fat content min 45% in dry matter, moisture 54%–60%. Available in 1kg. Targeted at pizzerias, Italian restaurants, and food service operators.
• Mozzarella for Pizza Smoked Smoked mozzarella suitable for pizza and to garnish sandwiches. Made from pasteurized cow's milk. Targeted at pizzerias and food service operators seeking smoked pizza cheese.
• Provola Smoked Smoked provola cheese with elastic and compact paste of ivory color and whitish surface. Produced daily with whole cow's milk. Targeted at food service and hospitality venues requiring premium smoked cheese.
• Buffalo Surprise Buffalo mozzarella wrap containing small mozzarella and fresh cream filling. Fat content 61% min in dry matter, cream min 35%. Available in 250gr and 500gr sizes. Targeted at premium food service, hospitality venues, and gourmet consumers.
• Mozzy Bites Small balls with soft and milky heart designed to be eaten in one bite. Ideal for aperitifs and finger food. Fat content 61% min. Available in 100gr and 250gr sizes. Targeted at food service caterers, bars, and consumer entertaining.
• Leo's Mozzarella (Retail Sub-Brand) Retail product line under the Leo's sub-brand offering fresh mozzarella and cheese products for individual consumers. Targeted at retail grocery customers and direct-to-consumer buyers.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Granarolo: Granarolo is a major Italian dairy cooperative producing mozzarella, burrata, ricotta, and a wide range of fresh and aged cheeses for retail and foodservice, making it a direct benchmark for Italian Dairy Products' product portfolio and traditional manufacturing approach.
• Galbani: Galbani (part of Lactalis) is a leading Italian cheese brand producing mozzarella, burrata, ricotta, and scamorza using traditional pasta filata methods — directly overlapping Italian Dairy Products' core product line and category positioning.
• Zanetti: Zanetti is an Italian specialty cheese maker known for burrata, mozzarella, and aged Italian cheeses, with both retail and foodservice distribution — directly comparable to Italian Dairy Products in category, product mix, and traditional artisan positioning.

Regional players

• Almarai: Almarai is the largest vertically integrated dairy company in the Middle East, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, with broad fresh and processed dairy portfolios across MENA — a key regional benchmark for distribution scale and retail share that Italian Dairy Products competes against in UAE/GCC.
• Al Rawabi Dairy: Al Rawabi is a UAE-based dairy producer with a broad fresh and processed dairy range distributed nationally — a domestic competitor that shares the UAE market, local sourcing advantage, and retail channel overlap with Italian Dairy Products.

Broad incumbents

• Saputo: Saputo is a global dairy major with significant mozzarella and fresh cheese operations for retail and foodservice; while broader in scope, it competes with Italian Dairy Products in mozzarella and pasta filata categories across multiple regions including MENA.
• Bel Group: Bel Group is a global dairy and cheese major with branded cheese portfolios (including Italian-style products) sold worldwide; it competes with Italian Dairy Products at the broad cheese category level across UAE and international retail channels.
• Lactalis: Lactalis is the world's largest dairy company and parent of Galbani, with global mozzarella, burrata, and Italian-style cheese production — a broad incumbent whose specialty cheese brands directly overlap with Italian Dairy Products' portfolio.
• Arla Foods: Arla Foods is a multinational dairy cooperative with broad fresh and processed dairy portfolios across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia — a broad incumbent that competes in fresh cheese categories relevant to Italian Dairy Products.

Emerging players

• MouCo Cheese Company: MouCo is a US-based artisan cheese maker producing fresh Italian-style cheeses including mozzarella and burrata using traditional methods — a niche, specialty comparator that mirrors Italian Dairy Products' craft positioning and pasta filata focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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