What Rokiskio Suris does

AB Rokiškio sūris is a publicly traded Lithuanian dairy producer (Nasdaq Baltic: RSU1L; ISIN LT0000100372) operating as a multi-subsidiary group since its 1925 origins and formal joint-stock registration on February 28, 1992. The company manufactures a diversified dairy portfolio — hard cheeses (including the signature 35 kg Rokiškis GRAND heads aged 12, 18, and 24 months), butter, pasteurized milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, fermented cheeses, caseins, and lactose-free products — under multiple sub-brands (GRAND, NAMINIS, BIFI, ROKIŠKIO, TIKRAS, VISIEMS, ŽALOJI KARVUTĖ, BE LAKTOZĖS). Production occurs across three Lithuanian facilities in Rokiškis (headquarters), Utena, and Ukmergė, supplemented by two Latvian subsidiaries (SIA Jekabpils piena kombinats and SIA Kaunata) and a specialized hard cheese packaging subsidiary (UAB Dairyhub.lt). The Rokiškis factory has operated continuously since 1966 and a 12-member cross-functional team now drives VSME-aligned sustainability initiatives across production, supply chain, quality, HR, finance, and technology functions.

The business model is centered on the vertical integration of raw milk procurement (from regional producers), processing into branded dairy products, and distribution through Lithuanian retail store networks supplemented by international export sales managed by a dedicated Export Department. The group holds IFS food safety, ISO 14001 environmental, and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditations that support export market access. Revenue mechanics rely on traditional B2C retail sales of branded dairy goods plus B2B export distribution into European and broader international markets, with no disclosed e-commerce direct-to-consumer storefront on the corporate website. The company operates from an authorized capital base of EUR 9,361,540.17 across 32,281,173 shares (EUR 0.29 nominal value each), with treasury share holdings of 861,274 shares reduced via a 2024 capital action.

The customer base spans general retail consumers (primary segment, Horizontal) purchasing dairy products through retail store networks in Lithuania and export markets, alongside milk producers (suppliers) who provide the raw milk feedstock under coordinated long-term relationships. GTM motion is sales-led via retail distribution and field/enterprise export sales. Governance centers on a six-member Board of Directors chaired by Antanas Trumpa, with CEO Dalius Trumpa leading the parent entity; the Trumpa family holds multiple board seats including Director of Production & Administration, Head of Asset Safety and Maintenance, and an entrepreneur-doctor representative, indicating concentrated family stewardship. Notable governance events include the historical involvement of Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited as a strategic investor with board representation from 2021 through 2022, which has since exited.

Name

Rokiskio Suris

Legal name

AB Rokiškio sūris

Website

https://rokiskio.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Rokiškio sūris AB is a publicly listed Lithuanian dairy group that manufactures hard cheeses (including premium 35 kg GRAND line), butter, milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, caseins, and lactose-free products across 5 production facilities in Lithuania and Latvia, selling through Baltic retail networks and European export channels under multiple branded sub-portfolios.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC), Grated, Shredded & Sliced Cheese Manufacturing (Value-Added Cuts) (AFAHABAF), Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA)

Keywords

• Hard cheese production
• Dairy manufacturing
• Lactose-free products
• Fermented dairy
• Butter production

Headquarters

HQ city

Rokiskis

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy product manufacturing and sales: AB Rokiškio sūris generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of dairy products including hard cheeses, butter, pasteurized milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, fermented cheeses, caseins, and lactose-free products. The company operates production facilities in Rokiškis, Utena, and Ukmerge (Lithuania) and has subsidiaries in Latvia.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AB Rokiškio sūris manufactures and sells a broad dairy portfolio led by hard cheeses (including the signature 35 kg GRAND cheese), butter, pasteurized milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, fermented cheeses, caseins, and a dedicated lactose-free line under multiple sub-brands. Output is produced across three Lithuanian plants and two Latvian subsidiaries, then sold to consumers via Lithuanian retail networks and exported internationally through an Export Department.

Product overview

Rokiškio sūris AB is a dairy products company operating as a multi-brand portfolio. The company manufactures various cheese and dairy products under multiple sub-brands including GRAND (premium aged hard cheeses), ROKIŠKIO (core brand), NAMINIS (home-style), BIFI, BE LAKTOZĖS (lactose-free), TIKRAS (authentic), VISIEMS (universal), and ŽALOJI KARVUTĖ. The group also includes subsidiary DairyHub specializing in hard cheese packaging. The company operates production facilities in Rokiškis, Utena, and Ukmergė (Lithuania) plus subsidiaries in Latvia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GRAND: Premium hard cheese brand, including varieties matured for 12, 18, and 24 months. Awarded Superior Taste Award by Brussels International Taste Institute.
• NAMINIS
• BIFI
• ROKIŠKIO
• TIKRAS
• VISIEMS
• ŽALOJI KARVUTĖ
• BE LAKTOZĖS

Products and services

• GRAND hard cheese

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest 35 kg hard cheese head produced in Lithuania — Rokiškio GRAND
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Orion Securities (UAB FMĮ Orion Securities)coreOthers · 10 December 2025Orion Securities manages the accounting of AB Rokiškio sūris shares under the authorization of the Company (issuer) and handles dividend payments to shareholders whose securities accounts are not managed by other financial brokerage firms or credit institutions. Dividend payments are transferred to shareholders' bank accounts upon request.
• Nasdaq Baltic (Nasdaq Vilnius)coreOthers · 1 January 2025Rokiškio sūris is listed on the Nasdaq Baltic (Vilnius Stock Exchange) — stock RSU1L, ISIN LT0000100372. The company participates in the Common Baltic Securities Market shared by Vilnius, Tallinn, and Riga exchanges. The company holds a Nasdaq Transparency Partner badge, indicating compliance with disclosure requirements.
• UAB Dairyhub.ltcoreOthersUAB Dairyhub.lt is a wholly-owned subsidiary within the Rokiškio sūris group, located in Ukmergė, Lithuania. It specializes in a wide range of hard cheese packaging services as part of the group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Müller (Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller): German dairy group with strong private-label and branded cheese, butter, and lactose-free capabilities. Comparable in lactose-free product development and EU discount-retail penetration; an emerging competitive threat in value-added cheese categories where Rokiškio competes.

Broad incumbents

• Valio: Finnish dairy multinational producing cheeses, butter, milk powders, and lactose-free products for Nordic and international markets. Comparable in cheese manufacturing, lactose-free specialization, and EU export orientation, though significantly larger and broader in product portfolio.
• Emmi Group: Swiss dairy processor specializing in premium cheeses, dairy ingredients, and lactose-free products. Comparable in premium positioning, specialty cheese ranges, and lactose-free line strategy (BE LAKTOZĖS analogue), though operating from a higher price-point geography.
• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy cooperative with significant cheese, butter, and dairy-ingredient operations across Europe. Comparable in cheese manufacturing scale and EU retail penetration; relevant peer given shared cooperative-roots heritage and export orientation.
• Glanbia plc: Irish global nutrition and cheese group with significant hard-cheese manufacturing for EU and US export. Comparable in B2B cheese supply and dairy-ingredient focus; relevant for understanding premium aged-cheese export economics.
• Lactalis: French global dairy leader with the world's largest cheese portfolio including hard, soft, and specialty cheeses. Competes with Rokiškio in EU cheese categories and sets benchmark pricing in aged hard cheese segments where GRAND competes.
• Parmalat (Lactalis Group): Italian-focused dairy multinational with extensive cheese, milk, and lactose-free product portfolios. Comparable in multi-brand dairy strategy and EU retail distribution; competes in similar Mediterranean and Central European cheese segments.
• Arla Foods: Danish-Swedish dairy cooperative and one of the largest dairy producers globally, with extensive cheese, butter, and milk powder operations. Comparable hard-cheese manufacturing expertise and EU/UK distribution reach; competes with Rokiškio in export cheese categories.

Direct peers

• Žemaitijos pienas: One of Lithuania's largest dairy processors and direct domestic competitor to Rokiškio sūris. Both produce cheese, butter, milk, and dairy ingredients under multi-brand portfolios for Lithuanian retail and export markets, with overlapping product categories and similar Baltic distribution.
• Utenos pienas (MV Group): Major Lithuanian dairy group that traces back to the same Rokiskio pienas reorganization lineage as Rokiškio sūris. Competes head-to-head in cheese, milk, and butter categories across Lithuanian retail and Baltic export channels with comparable scale and product mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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