ZAPPALA' S.P.A.

The Zappala's story starts at the beginning of the '70s from a small laboratory, now a big Dairy Company, placed in Sicily at the slopes of Mount Etna. Essentially it is the story of a family, the Zappala's family. A story made of growth and quality.In the '80s, the laboratory changed look, it became a real plant. Hence, the small family enterprise became a real Company. The business management is in the hands of the current entrepreneurial generation. There is a strong willpower in expanding the business and giving Italy and the rest of the world the chance to know the genuineness and distinctiveness of Southern Italy dairy products. Zappala started to supply the main distribution chains belonging to the South of Italy very soon so as to create a strong commercial control in this area.In the '90s instead it started to expand through the national and international market following its main purpose: the production development of regional and typical cheeses. Nowadays, thanks to the investments in some new plants, Zappala is among the top ten Italian Dairy Companies withthe same passion and the best genuineness and quality ever.3,5 millions in kg of mozzarella2,5 millions in kg of other cheeses1 million in kg of ricotta.The Zappala's products reach daily the leading distributor brands and more than 20 countries around the world, including Japan, Germany, France, Great Britain, Korea and so on.Distribution is managed directly in Sicily and Calabria and through distribution platforms in other regions. Supermarkets, traditional grocery, but also catering and wholesale are served as well.Three plants: Zafferana Etnea (CT), for the production of fresh cheeses; Ragusa, where typical cheeses and basket products are produced and all service activities related to dairy production (slicing, portioning, etc.) are located; Caltanissetta, where the packaging of fresh milk, UHT milk and cream takes place.