DalterFood Group acquires French cheese distributor

DalterFood Group has acquired For Food France, a historic distributor of Italian cheeses on the French market.

The move means the group will strengthen its presence in France as a partner for large-scale distribution, the food industry, and specialised channels. With more than 144,000 tons of Italian cheeses imported to France in 2024, it represents the largest destination market (after the domestic market) for fine cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Grana Padano.

DalterFood Group, based in Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy, already exports high-quality Italian cheeses to France, but its acquisition of For Food France will make the most of the business’s in-depth knowledge of the local market and its geographical proximity, which will ensure greater flexibility and improved customer service for DalterFood Group.

“I am very proud to announce the entry of For Food France into our Group,” says Andrea Guidi, general manager of DalterFood Group. “2025 was an extraordinary year for us, with a record turnover of 200 million euros, which confirms the strength of our business model and the value of the work done by our entire team.

“The creation of a commercial subsidiary in France, made possible by the acquisition of For Food France, is a key strategic step for DalterFood Group, further confirming our desire to consolidate and strengthen our presence in major European markets, replicating in France the success model already implemented in the UK and Germany,” Andrea says.

Mauro Zuliani, who founded For Food France in 2020 and has over 30 years of experience in the dairy sector, will lead the new French subsidiary. “His vast experience and deep knowledge of the market are a guarantee of continuity for customers and a key factor in fully capturing the opportunities currently offered by the French market,” Andrea says.

Mauro quickly established For Food France as a benchmark for the distribution of Italian cheeses in the country, and he says joining with DalterFood Group “represents a significant evolution for our company, which I am particularly proud of”.

“Being part of a solid and structured group, with a strong focus on product quality and a consultative approach to customers, will allow us to offer an even broader product portfolio – starting with Dalter’s own Parmigiano Reggiano – and provide increasingly qualified support, thanks to the skills and synergies developed within the various companies of the group,” Mauro continues.

The acquisition takes DalterFood Group another step forward in its international development journey.