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European dairy company DalterFood Group has launched production at its new cutting and packaging facility for hard cheeses in Emilia-Romagna.

The new plant, located in the heart of Italy’s renowned cheese-making region, is designed to increase production capacity, improve manufacturing efficiency and strengthen service levels for customers across domestic and international markets.

Andrea Guidi, general manager of DalterFood Group, said: “The opening of the new plant marks an important step in our Group’s development path".

Guidi continued: “2025 was an extraordinary year for us, with record revenues of €200 million, confirming the strength of our business model and the value of the work carried out by our entire team. The new packaging site in Parma is the next step on this journey: a strategic investment that enables us to increase production capacity and respond even more effectively to customer needs.”

The facility will play a key role in supporting rising global demand for Italian cheeses, particularly Parmigiano Reggiano.

The facility, acquired by DalterFood Group in 2022, underwent a €1 million modernisation and investment program in 2025, which included the installation of new packaging lines and extensive refurbishment works.

The new plant is equipped with advanced technologies designed to meet the highest standards of food safety, product quality and operational efficiency.

Sustainability was also a central pillar of the renovation, with investments aimed at improving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact and promoting responsible supply chain practices.

According to the company, the project reflects DalterFood Group’s long-term commitment to innovation, skills development and maintaining strong ties to the Emilia region – the historic heart of its cheesemaking tradition.

The launch of the Emilia-Romagna plant reinforces the Group’s ambition to strengthen its role as a key European supplier of premium Italian cheeses while building a scalable platform for long-term international growth.