Pak Dairy Company

What Pak Dairy Company does

Pak Dairy Company (شرکت لبنیات و بستنی پاستوریزه پاک) is an Iranian public joint-stock dairy and ice cream manufacturer founded in 1959 under license from Fermoust (USA), headquartered in Tehran. It operates five wholly-owned production facilities across Tehran (dairy and ice cream), Sari, Shahrekord, and Sanandaj, plus a nationwide distribution subsidiary (Pakhsh Sarasari) with refrigerated cold-chain capability. The company sits within the Sina Food Industries Group (گروه صنایع غذایی سینا) and produces 14 main product categories: pasteurized, ESL, sterilized/UHT, and lactose-free milk; cream (including flavored variants such as date and honey); doogh; ice cream (stick, cone, cup, family, and HoReCa formats); yogurt; butter; cheese; pizza cheese; kashk; animal oil; and bulk dairy products. Its portfolio includes powdered and dried dairy produced at the Sanandaj plant, the only such facility in Kurdistan Province, and the company holds ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 10002, and ISO 10004 certifications.

The company generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of dairy and ice cream products via distributor channels, company-owned retail outlets, modern trade (supermarkets, hypermarkets), and online marketplaces including Digikala and Snapp Hyper. Its primary customer segment is Iranian household consumers for daily nutrition, with secondary segments in institutional/B2B food service, export markets (active via Iran Agrofood and Kish Expo), and government/institutional buyers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; products are positioned as affordable across income levels. The company pursues international expansion through trade exhibitions and export initiatives, and has stated a 1407 (2028) vision targeting 10% domestic market share and active export presence.

Operational scale is evidenced by 1,001-5,000 employees, distribution of 5,500 dairy packs in a partnership with Bank Parsian, recent profit growth of 157% in FY ending 30 Esfand 1403, and ongoing capacity additions including Sari production line expansion and Phase 1 cold storage inauguration. The company is led by CEO Abdollah Ghodousi (a veteran of the Pegah dairy group and Iran Dairy Industries) under Chairman Mohammad Delbari.

Name

Pak Dairy Company

Legal name

شرکت لبنیات و بستنی پاستوریزه پاک (Pak Pasteurized Dairy and Ice Cream Company)

Website

https://pakdairy.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pak Dairy Company is a 1959-founded Iranian public joint-stock manufacturer of pasteurized and sterilized dairy, ice cream, and powdered milk products, operating five factories and a nationwide distribution network to serve Iranian household consumers, B2B food service, and emerging export markets under the Sina Food Industries Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB), High-Protein/Functional Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing (AFAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Pasteurized milk production
• Ice cream manufacturing
• UHT sterilized milk
• Lactose-free milk

Headquarters

HQ city

Tehran

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy and Ice Cream Product Sales: Revenue is generated through the manufacture and sale of a wide range of dairy products (milk, cream, yogurt, doogh, cheese, butter, curd, animal oil) and ice cream products, sold via distributors, direct sales branches, retail stores, and online marketplaces across Iran. The company operates as a public joint-stock company (سهامی عام).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pak Dairy Company manufactures and distributes a diversified portfolio of dairy and ice cream products across five production facilities in Iran (Tehran Dairy, Tehran Ice Cream, Sari, Shahrekord, and Sanandaj). Its core offerings include pasteurized, ESL, sterilized (UHT) and lactose-free milk in multiple flavors and packaging formats; cream products; doogh (fermented yogurt drink); yogurt; butter; cheese including pizza cheese; kashk (curd); animal oil; powdered milk; and a wide range of ice cream in sticks, cones, cups, family packs, and HoReCa bulk formats. Products are sold nationwide through distributors, company-owned direct sales stores, modern trade, and e-commerce platforms Digikala and Snapp Hyper.

Product overview

Pak Dairy Company (لبنیات پاک) is a leading Iranian dairy and ice cream manufacturer producing pasteurized and sterilized (UHT) products across 5 factories (Tehran Dairy, Tehran Ice Cream, Sari, Shahrekord, Sanandaj). The product portfolio includes 14 main categories: Milk (pasteurized, ESL, sterilized, lactose-free with various flavors), Cream (morning, pastry, flavored varieties including date and honey), Doogh (fermented milk drink in carbonated and non-carbonated variants), Ice Cream (stick, cone, cup, family packs, and HoReCa formats in numerous flavors), Yogurt, Butter, Cheese, Kashk, Pizza Cheese, Animal Oil, and Bulk products. The company operates as a public joint-stock company within the Sina Food Industries Group (گروه صنایع غذایی سینا), with over 60 years of experience. Products are distributed nationwide through retail channels including Snapp Market and Digikala e-commerce platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pak Pasteurized Milk (شیر پاستوریزه) Pasteurized milk in full-fat, low-fat and skim variants sold in bottles, plastic containers and nylon packaging, including flavored variants such as cocoa, coffee and honey; targeted at Iranian household consumers for daily nutrition.
• Pak ESL / Ultra-Pasteurized Milk (شیر فرا پاستوریزه) Extended shelf life milk produced using ultra-pasteurization technology, available in full-fat and low-fat variants in bottles and plastic containers, addressing the short shelf life of standard pasteurized milk for retail consumers.
• Pak Sterilized / UHT Milk (شیر استریل) Ultra-high temperature sterilized milk with a 6-month shelf life at room temperature, available in 1L cartons, 200ml square cartons and 200ml triangular cartons, with flavored variants including chocolate, strawberry, banana, coconut, honey, coffee and vitamin D fortified options.
• Pak Lactose-Free Milk (شیر بدون لاکتوز) Low-fat pasteurized milk with the lactose sugar removed, suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers, packaged in 946cc bottles; addresses the dietary needs of consumers sensitive to milk sugar.
• Pak Cream (خامه پاک) A full cream portfolio including pasteurized morning cream, pastry cream, chocolate cream, mocha cream, date cream, honey cream, sterilized cream and traditional head cream (سر شیر سنتی), sold in 100g cups and 200g / 1000g sterilized square cartons for household and bakery use.
• Pak Doogh (دوغ پاک) Fermented yogurt drink (ayran) offered in carbonated and non-carbonated variants with flavors including mint & pennyroyal, eight-herb, musk, kefir, and moosir (shallot); packaged in 250ml / 1.5L / 3.5L PET bottles, 250ml cups, and 900g / 1kg / 2.3kg / 2.5kg nylon bags.
• Pak Ice Cream (بستنی پاک) Wide range of ice cream products including stick ice creams (vanilla, chocolate, soughani, gaz-bastani, frozen fruit varieties), cone ice creams, cup ice creams, family packs (1L, 2L), cafe / HoReCa packs (2.5L–10L) and bulk / gastronomy packs, in flavors such as saffron, chocolate, strawberry, banana, pistachio and qehwa, plus premium variants like Knafa Baklawa.
• Pak Yogurt (ماست پاک) Yogurt products including traditional churned yogurt (ماست همزده), sold through retail channels to Iranian household consumers.
• Pak Butter (کره پاک) Butter products sold through retail channels to Iranian household consumers.
• Pak Cheese (پنیر پاک) Cheese products sold through retail channels to Iranian household consumers.
• Pak Pizza Cheese (پنیر پیتزا پاک) Pizza mozzarella-style cheese products sold through retail channels, targeted at household and food service consumers preparing pizza.
• Pak Kashk / Curd (کشک پاک) Dried whey / curd products sold through retail channels, used in traditional Iranian cuisine.
• Pak Animal Oil (روغن حیوانی پاک) Traditional animal-derived cooking and baking fats sold through retail channels for household culinary use.
• Pak Powdered Milk and Dried Dairy Products Powdered milk and dried dairy products manufactured at the Pak Sanandaj factory, which is the only powdered milk production facility in Kurdistan Province, supporting national food security objectives.
• Pak Bulk / Unpackaged Dairy Products (فله پاک) Bulk and unpackaged dairy products sold to food service, hospitality and industrial customers requiring large-volume supply.
• Knafa Baklawa Ice Cream Premium ice cream featuring traditional Persian Knafa Baklawa flavor, launched as part of the company's product development strategy targeting consumers seeking authentic Persian flavors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 157% increase in recognized profit reported in the fiscal year ending 30 Esfand 1403
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Iran Agrofood 1405 ExhibitionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 March 1405Active participation in the 33rd Iran Agrofood International Exhibition 1405, introducing new products and developing trade relationships with industry stakeholders.
• Kish Expo 1404minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 September 1404Participation in Kish Expo 1404 with 300 domestic and foreign investors and representatives from 40 countries, serving as a platform for strengthening trade relations and international business expansion.
• Sina Food Industries Group (گروه صنایع غذایی سینا)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPak Dairy is a member of the Sina Food Industries Group (گروه صنایع غذایی سینا). The group includes other food companies such as Behnoosh Iran, Zamzam Iran, and Protein Gostar Sina. The holding company provides strategic oversight and shared services including IT, human resources, and financial management.
• Bank Parsian (بانک پارسیان)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank Parsian collaborated with Pak Dairy to distribute 5,500 dairy packs across the country as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative. The partnership leveraged Pak's brand reputation of nearly 70 years and the bank's customer network.
• Shahid Beheshti University (دانشگاه شهید بهشتی)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEstablished two new direct sales store branches at Shahid Beheshti University in Tehran, providing direct access to Pak products for students and staff while also hosting educational visits for nutrition and food science students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Danone: Global dairy leader with brands in yogurt, milk, and functional dairy. Comparable in core dairy manufacturing and health-oriented product innovation, but operates at a much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• Nestlé: Global packaged food giant with a major dairy and ice cream portfolio (Nido, Carnation, Nestlé Ice Cream). Comparable in category breadth and processing technology, but operates globally across diverse markets rather than concentrating in Iran.
• FrieslandCampina: Dutch dairy cooperative with global presence in milk, yogurt, cheese, and functional dairy ingredients. Comparable in cooperative-style institutional structure and broad dairy portfolio, but operates internationally rather than within Iran.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group with brands in milk, cheese, butter, and cream. Comparable in full-line dairy manufacturing and private-label capability, but serves global markets rather than a single concentrated country.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative producing milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, and ice cream. Comparable in scale of dairy operations and multi-category portfolio, with a focus on food safety and quality certifications similar to Pak's ISO/HACCP stack.

Direct peers

• Pegah Dairy Industries: Iran's largest state-affiliated dairy cooperative, manufacturing pasteurized milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and ice cream with nationwide distribution. Pak's CEO Abdollah Ghodousi previously led Pegah Isfahan and Iran Dairy Industries, making this the most direct comparable in product, geography, and customer base.
• Mihan Dairy Group: Iranian privately held dairy manufacturer with broad diversification across fluid milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, and ice cream. Overlaps directly with Pak in product mix, customer segments, and nationwide Iranian distribution.
• Damdaran Industrial Group (Pakshoma): Iranian dairy and food group producing pasteurized milk, flavored milk, yogurt, and ice cream. Strong brand presence in traditional and modern retail, directly comparable to Pak's product portfolio and Iranian consumer base.
• Kaleh Dairy Company: Major Iranian dairy brand producing milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, and ice cream for the domestic market. Comparable product portfolio, similar Iranian retail customers, and competing in the same modern trade and traditional retail channels as Pak.
• Alis Dairy (Sabzevar): Iranian dairy brand producing milk, yogurt, cheese, and ice cream with strong regional presence in Khorasan. Competes with Pak in overlapping categories and similar mid-market retail positioning across Iran.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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