Best Cheese Vendors
Discover a curated selection of global cheese producers specializing in artisan, organic, and specialty cheeses, along with their unique processing methods and certifications.
Artisan CheeseOrganic CheeseSpecialty CheeseCheese ProcessingDairy Products
Güçlü Gıda İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi
🇹🇷 Turkey
11-50 peopleManufacturer/Trading CompanyOEM manufacturer
Own brand
Low MOQ
Key customer
DEFACTO
Key market
Europe
Description
Güçlü Gıda İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi is a versatile Turkish manufacturer and trading company with a dual focus on high-quality leather goods and the food and beverage sector. Operating for over 20 years under the brand Akyol Kemer, the company is a leading producer of men's leather belts, including genuine buffalo and cow leather varieties. The company operates a significant production facility in the Çorum Organized Industrial Zone, featuring 2,250 m² of closed space and an annual capacity of 2 million belts. By importing semi-processed leather from India and Egypt, they maintain competitive pricing for their B2B partners, which include major retailers such as LCW, Defacto, and Lufian. Approximately 70% of their leather production is exported to markets across Europe and the Middle East.
In addition to its leather manufacturing excellence, the company maintains a robust presence in the food industry through its Istanbul-based operations. It serves as a professional supplier of dairy products, including milk powder, cheese, butter, and yogurt, as well as meat, edible oils, and animal feed. The company is registered with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and supports international procurement needs with a focus on traceable sourcing and quality compliance. With a workforce of 11 to 50 employees, Güçlü Gıda İnşaat Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi combines specialized manufacturing capabilities with broad trading expertise to serve diverse industrial and retail sectors globally.
BRATIA ZAFIROVI LTD.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
199651-100 peopleManufacturerEstablished brand
Own brand
Multinational enterprise
OEM manufacturer
Key customer
ABO MARKET
Key market
Europe
Description
BRATIA ZAFIROVI LTD. is a family-owned contract manufacturer of dairy products based in Sliven, Bulgaria. Established in 1996, the company has over 25 years of experience in the industry and operates two production facilities. With 51 to 100 employees, BRATIA ZAFIROVI LTD. specializes in a comprehensive range of dairy products, including yoghurt, cheese, yellow cheese, butter, Ayran, strained yoghurt, cottage cheese, fruit milks, and fruit drinks. They also produce various types of cheese with vegetable fat and a salad product under their Rikas brand. The company is committed to quality throughout its production chain, from raw material sourcing to final distribution, and holds FDA certification. BRATIA ZAFIROVI LTD. continuously invests in upgrading its facilities, machinery, technologies, and team, serving both domestic and international markets, including significant exports to EU countries, the USA, and the Middle East.
Dana Europe OÜ
🇪🇪 Estonia
2017Fewer than 5 peopleWholesaler/Distributor/Trading CompanyIndustry association member
Multinational enterprise
Custom packaging
Multi-country export
Key customer
BIO PHARMA
Key market
🇺🇬 Uganda
Description
Dana Europe OÜ is a prominent Estonian wholesaler and distributor specializing in dairy products and infant nutrition. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Tallinn, the company has rapidly grown into a significant international trade partner, reporting annual revenues exceeding 17 million EUR. The company serves as a critical exporter of infant formula from Estonia, with products manufactured at the Solbritt factory and distributed to global markets across the Middle East, South Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
SARDAFORME
🇮🇹 Italy
19705-10 peopleManufacturer/Wholesaler/Trading CompanyEstablished brand
OEM manufacturer
Own brand
Key customer
FOREVER CHEESE
Key market
Europe
Description
SARDAFORME, a Sardinian company established in the 1970s, is a manufacturer, wholesaler, and trading company specializing in authentic Sardinian cheeses. Based in Dorgali, Italy, the company has over fifty years of experience in cheese production, focusing on preserving traditional cheesemaking methods while integrating innovation. SARDAFORME operates a factory and employs between 5 to 10 people, with reported sales of 2.42 million USD. They produce a wide range of sheep, goat, and cow cheeses, including DOP-certified products like Fiore Sardo DOP and Pecorino Romano DOP, as well as various ricottas. The company emphasizes quality, using fresh milk from local pastures and adhering to strict quality controls. SARDAFORME offers OEM services and holds BRCGS and FDA certifications, ensuring high food safety standards. They cater to B2B clients globally, with a strong export presence, particularly to the United States, and offer wholesale, retail, and private label services.
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CENTRO CARNI COMPANY S.P.A.
🇮🇹 Italy
198011-50 peopleManufacturerEstablished brand
Sustainable materials
Key customer
STAR CHARM LOGISTICS
Description
CENTRO CARNI COMPANY S.P.A. is an Italian manufacturer of meat products, established in 1980 and based in Tombolo, Padova. With 11 to 50 employees, the company operates a factory and specializes in frozen meat, cooked meat, and cured meat, driven by a passion for the meat sector. They emphasize a strong product culture, careful manufacturing processes, and strict control over raw materials. CENTRO CARNI COMPANY S.P.A. holds multiple certifications including HALAL, IFS, BRC, and has export licenses for China and Russia, demonstrating their commitment to quality and international trade. The company has over 40 years of experience, focusing on understanding market needs and anticipating trends, and has participated in European regional development programs (POR-FESR, POR-FSE, POR-FEASR).
ARLA FOODS S.A.
🇪🇸 Spain
200311-50 peopleManufacturer/Trading Company/Wholesaler/DistributorEstablished brand
Own brand
Industry association member
High-tech enterprise
Key customer
ARLA
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
ARLA FOODS S.A. is the Spanish division of a global dairy cooperative owned by over 12,000 farmers. Operating as a manufacturer, wholesaler, and distributor from its base in Las Rozas de Madrid, the company provides a comprehensive portfolio of dairy products and specialized ingredients for retail, foodservice, and industrial applications. The company is a major supplier of premium brands including Arla®, Lurpak®, and Castello®, and serves as a key distributor for Starbucks ready-to-drink coffee beverages.
The company's extensive product range includes diverse cheese varieties such as Mozzarella, Havarti, Emmental, Cheddar, Feta-style, and Cream Cheese, alongside butter and fermented milk products. Through its specialized ingredients division, it is a global leader in milk- and whey-based nutrition, supplying whey protein concentrates, isolates, hydrolysates, and micellar casein for the sports nutrition, medical, and early life nutrition sectors.
ARLA FOODS S.A. maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and quality through its proprietary Arlagården® program, which ensures high standards of animal welfare and environmental care. The company's facilities and processes are supported by international certifications, including SEDEX, HALAL, and Kosher. With a focus on innovation and carbon footprint reduction, the cooperative aims for significant CO2e emission reductions by 2030 while delivering high-functionality dairy solutions to international markets.
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd.
🇯🇵 Japan
19175001-10000 peopleManufacturer/Service CompanyHigh capacity factory
Established brand
Large enterprise group
High-tech enterprise
Key customer
NUTRICO MORINAGA
Key market
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Description
Morinaga Milk Industry Co., Ltd., established in 1917 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a premier global manufacturer and food processing leader specializing in dairy products, functional ingredients, and confectionery. With a workforce of over 5,000 employees, the company operates a robust manufacturing infrastructure and is recognized for its extensive research and development, particularly in the fields of probiotics and lactoferrin. Morinaga is a pioneer in Human-Residential Bifidobacteria (HRB), offering clinically effective strains such as B. longum BB536 and B. breve M-16V for infant health, weight management, and cognitive support.
The company's diverse B2B and consumer portfolio includes milk, infant formula, yogurt, ice cream, and specialized food ingredients like whey protein concentrates, lactose, and premium cream blends for the HoReCa and food manufacturing sectors. Through its subsidiary network, including Morinaga Nutritional Foods, the company provides OEM services and supplies high-quality functional ingredients to international markets across Asia, North America, and Europe. Their confectionery division is well-known for iconic brands such as Hi-Chew, DARS, and Morinaga Biscuits.
Committed to global quality standards and sustainability, Morinaga Milk Industry is a participant in the UN Global Compact and holds RSPO certification. The group maintains a strategic focus on a sustainable value chain while delivering innovative nutritional solutions, ranging from postbiotics like LAC-SHIELD™ to specialized pharmaceutical and biochemical applications.
VALIO EESTI AS
🇪🇪 Estonia
1992101-200 peopleManufacturer/WholesalerEstablished brand
Own brand
Multinational enterprise
Experienced exporter
Key customer
VALIO
Key market
🇺🇸 United States
Description
VALIO EESTI AS is a leading Estonian dairy manufacturer and wholesaler, established in 1992 and incorporated in 1997. With 101 to 200 employees, the company operates two main production facilities in Southern Estonia: Valio Laeva Dairy and Valio Võru Cheese Plant, with a significant investment planned for a high-tech cheese warehouse in Võru. VALIO EESTI AS specializes in a comprehensive range of dairy products, including milks, yogurts, kefirs, sour creams, creams, curd cheeses, curd snacks, dips, cottage cheeses, cheeses, butters, and lactose-free products. Key brands include Alma, Gefilus, and Gran Regale. The company also produces milk protein shakes and caters to the foodservice sector. VALIO EESTI AS serves both the domestic Estonian market and actively exports to Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Finland, Sweden, and Italy, focusing on cheese and health-strengthening fresh dairy products for international markets. The company is a significant employer in Estonia and actively participates in public sector procurement, supplying various government entities.
Société Fromagère de Xertigny
🇫🇷 France
200211-50 peopleManufacturerEstablished brand
Eco-friendly supplier
Sustainable materials
Key customer
LACTALIS
Description
Société Fromagère de Xertigny is a French manufacturer of traditional cheeses and dairy products, established in 2002 and based in Xertigny. Operating with 11 to 50 employees, the company specializes in cow's milk cheeses, soft cheeses, and boxed cheeses, offering authentic and traditional products. They provide contract manufacturing services and are certified with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 14001, demonstrating a commitment to quality, food safety, and environmental management. The company operates a factory and focuses on the agri-food sector, serving professional clients primarily in the French market, particularly in Lorraine. Société Fromagère de Xertigny is also recognized for its organic farming certifications ("Professionnels du Bio", "Engagée", "AB Agriculture Biologique"), emphasizing natural flavors and respect for nature and animal welfare. The company is closely affiliated with GROUPE LACTALIS.
COMPAGNIE FROMAGERE DE LA VALLEE DE L'ANCE
🇫🇷 France
1979201-300 peopleManufacturer/Trading Company/Distributor/OTHEREstablished brand
Own brand
Multinational enterprise
Description
COMPAGNIE FROMAGERE DE LA VALLEE DE L'ANCE, established in 1979, is a French manufacturer, trading company, and distributor specializing in cheese and other food products. Based in Beauzac, France, the company operates with a workforce of 201 to 300 employees and has a capital of 2,468,460.00 €. They are a key player in the dairy industry, with a primary focus on cheese manufacturing (NAF/APE code 10.51C). Their extensive product range includes traditional cheeses such as munster, camembert, brie, emmenthal, and gruyère. They also produce and distribute fresh products like yogurts, fresh cheeses, and butters. A significant specialization is in blue-veined cheeses, notably Saint Agur and Rochebaron, with Saint Agur being a leading blue cheese in France. The company sources milk from approximately 300 cow breeders in the mid-mountain region and emphasizes rigorous methods to ensure superior quality and authentic flavors. They are part of the Savencia group and serve both domestic and international markets.
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