Porto Novo Laticínios

What Porto Novo Laticínios does

Porto Novo Laticínios (legal entity Laticínios Itapiranga Ltda, CNPJ 37.376.729/0001-77) is a Brazilian dairy manufacturer headquartered in Itapiranga, Santa Catarina, in the Extremo Oeste Catarinense dairy belt. Founded in 2022 and operating with 11–50 employees, the company produces an extensive cheese portfolio (Mussarela, Cheddar, Coalho, Quark Käschmier, Colonial, Prato, Provolone, Gouda, Gruyère, Parmesan, Blue), plus butter (salted and unsalted), dulce de leche, nata (cream), and a multi-variant requeijão range (traditional, cheddar, zero-lactose, light, and a baking line). A premium specialty tier called Linha Reserva (aged Gruyère, Gouda, Parmesan, and Itálico ao Vinho) extends the offering above commodity dairy pricing.

The company's go-to-market is a dual B2B/B2B2C model: B2B customers include restaurants, retailers, and food-service operators reached through wholesale and distributor networks, while B2C demand is captured via the company's own retail storefronts and direct contact (WhatsApp and contact form). Distribution is stated as nationwide across all Brazilian states, though the website shows no formal e-commerce checkout. No funding rounds, M&A transactions, leadership changes, or technology partnerships are disclosed in the available data, and there are no visible AI/ML, data, or digital-platform capabilities.

Revenue mechanics are not disclosed; inferred from headcount and regional dairy-peer benchmarks, the company likely operates at sub-scale within a single product category set, with pricing derived from wholesale distributor terms and retail markups. Customer concentration is structurally diversified across food-service, retail, and end-consumer channels, but no named anchors or contract-value data are available. The principal forward indicators are portfolio breadth (especially the Linha Reserva tier and lactose-free / functional requeijão variants) and the stated national shipping footprint, while the principal gaps are the absence of disclosed financials, digital infrastructure, and capital-market events.

Name

Porto Novo Laticínios

Legal name

LATICINIOS ITAPIRANGA LTDA

Website

https://portonovoalimentos.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Porto Novo Laticínios is a Brazilian dairy manufacturer based in Itapiranga, Santa Catarina, producing cheeses, butter, dulce de leche, cream, and requeijão — including a premium Linha Reserva aged-cheese tier — for B2B food-service and B2C retail customers across Brazil via wholesale and direct channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

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

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Processed Cheese & Cheese Spreads Manufacturing (Slices, Loaves, Spreadable) (AFAHABAD), Grated, Shredded & Sliced Cheese Manufacturing (Value-Added Cuts) (AFAHABAF), Cheese Wholesale (AFAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Cheese production
• Butter production
• Dulce de leche
• Wholesale dairy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Itapiranga

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Products Wholesale: Porto Novo Laticínios generates revenue through the manufacture and wholesale sale of dairy products including cheeses, butter, dulce de leche, requeijão, and cream. Products are sold to families and businesses (B2B and B2C) through direct sales, retail channels, and potentially distributor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Porto Novo Laticínios is a dairy manufacturer that produces and sells cheeses (mozzarella, cheddar, coalho, quark, colonial, prato, provolone, gouda, gruyère, parmesan, blue matured), butter (with and without salt), dulce de leche, requeijão (cream cheese spread in traditional, cheddar, zero lactose, light, and bakeable variants), cream (nata, including a honey blend), and a premium Linha Reserva line of European-style aged cheeses. The company sells to both families (retail-sized packaging) and businesses (food-service packaging) through retail storefronts, wholesale/distributor channels, and direct B2B contact.

Product overview

Porto Novo Laticínios is a Brazilian dairy products company based in Itapiranga, Santa Catarina, that produces a comprehensive portfolio of dairy products. The company operates as a single product line focused on high-quality dairy goods, organized into six main product categories: Queijos (cheeses) including varieties like Mussarela, Cheddar, Queijo Coalho, Queijo Quark Käschmier, Queijo Colonial, Provolone, Gouda, Gruyère, and Parmesan; Manteigas (butters) in Primeira Qualidade variants with and without salt; Doce de Leite (dulce de leche); Requeijão (cream cheese spreads) in traditional, cheddar, zero lactose, and light variants; Nata (cream) including versions with honey; and Linha Reserva (premium aged cheeses) featuring European-style specialty cheeses. The company sources milk from rural producers in the Extremo Oeste Catarinense region and implements rigorous quality control throughout its production process, from raw material collection to final product delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linha Reserva: Premium line of aged cheeses made with selected European-origin milk, including Gruyère, Gouda, Parmesão, and Colonial varieties.

Products and services

• Queijos (Cheeses) Complete line of cheeses produced under rigorous quality control from raw material collection to final product, including mozzarella, cheddar, coalho, quark, colonial, prato, provolone, gouda, gruyère, parmesan, and blue matured varieties. Sold to families and businesses in both retail and food-service packaging sizes.
• Manteigas (Butter) Butter made with pasteurized fresh cream, without colorants or preservatives, offered in salted and unsalted variants under the Primeira Qualidade label. Sold to families and businesses.
• Doce de Leite (Dulce de Leche) Traditional dulce de leche made with fresh pasteurized milk, sugar, sodium bicarbonate, and potassium sorbate preservative, with no colorants or artificial flavors. Features a soft, creamy texture and intense caramel color.
• Requeijão (Cream Cheese Spread) Creamy and smooth requeijão line for sauces, patés, and accompaniments. Includes traditional, cheddar, with cheese, zero lactose, and light variants, plus a baking line that does not melt or lose shape. Offered in retail pots and 1.5kg food-service tubes.
• Nata (Cream) Fresh cream (nata) made with pasteurized cream and carrageenan thickener, suitable for breakfast, paired with dulce de leche or fruit jelly, or for sauces and desserts. Includes a honey blend variant. Offered in retail 280g and 200g pots and 3.5kg food-service buckets.
• Linha Reserva (Premium Aged Cheeses) Premium line of aged and refined cheeses made with selected milk of European origin, including Gruyère-type (150g, shelf life 150 days), Gouda-type (200g), Parmesan (fractioned, ~300g, shelf life 180 days), and Italian-style cheese with red wine (Itálico ao Vinho, ~350g).

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tirol: Major Santa Catarina-based dairy producer offering cheeses, butter, milk, and dairy derivatives across Brazil. Highly comparable to Porto Novo as a regional dairy manufacturer with overlapping product categories (mozzarella, requeijão, butter) and similar B2B/retail distribution model, but at substantially larger scale.
• Laticínios Italac: Mid-sized Brazilian dairy company with a multi-category portfolio of cheeses, requeijão, butter, and milk. Comparable to Porto Novo as a diversified cheese and dairy CPG producer serving retail and foodservice channels nationally, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Aurora Alimentos: Large Santa Catarina-based food cooperative with a sizable dairy division producing cheeses, milk powder, and dairy ingredients. Comparable as a Santa Catarina-rooted dairy producer with national distribution, but operates at much greater scale and broader food portfolio than Porto Novo.

Broad incumbents

• Danone Brasil: Multinational dairy and plant-based producer with Brazilian operations in yogurts, cheeses, and dairy desserts. Comparable to Porto Novo in dairy CPG with foodservice exposure, though Danone's Brazilian portfolio is more focused on fermented and fresh dairy than aged/specialty cheeses.
• Catupiry: Iconic Brazilian processed cheese spread brand (now owned by Lactalis) competing directly with Porto Novo's requeijão line. Comparable in processed/spreadable cheese category, but with decades of national brand equity and foodservice penetration Porto Novo lacks.
• Vigor: Major Brazilian dairy company (owned by JBS) producing cheeses, requeijão, butter, dulce de leche, and cream — directly overlapping Porto Novo's entire portfolio. Comparable as a multi-category national dairy CPG, though at vastly greater scale and distribution.
• Lactalis do Brasil: Brazilian arm of global dairy giant Lactalis, controlling brands such as Itambé and President. Overlaps with Porto Novo in mozzarella, requeijão, butter, and specialty cheeses, but operates at massive scale with national retail dominance.
• Nestlé Brasil: Multinational CPG incumbent operating broad dairy and food lines in Brazil including cheeses, requeijão, and dairy desserts. Comparable to Porto Novo in product categories (especially processed cheese/spreads) but as a national-scale incumbent rather than a regional specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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