What is Calabro Cheese?
Calabro Cheese Corporation, a venerable family-owned and operated Italian cheese company founded 43 years ago, specializes in the production of a diverse range of Italian cheeses. Their product portfolio includes staples like Ricotta, Ricotta Impastata, and Mozzarella Fior Di Latte, alongside specialty items such as scamorze and caciocavallo. Notably, Calabro Cheese pioneered the development of fat-free ricotta and mozzarella, catering to health-conscious consumers and those with dietary restrictions. The company operates a 54,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in East Haven, CT, and distributes its products across the Eastern United States and select other regions via a dedicated fleet and fine food distributors.
How much funding has Calabro Cheese raised?
Calabro Cheese has raised a total of $1.1M across 2 funding rounds:
Debt
$1M
Debt
$150K
Debt (2020): $1M with participation from PPP
Debt (2021): $150K led by PPP
Key Investors in Calabro Cheese
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Calabro Cheese?
The recent major strategic investment signals Calabro Cheese's intent to further expand its market reach and potentially enhance its product development, particularly in the niche of health-focused dairy products. This infusion of capital is likely to support scaling distribution channels, optimizing manufacturing processes, and reinforcing its brand as a leader in authentic and innovative Italian cheese production. The company's long-standing history and commitment to quality position it for continued growth and adaptation in the evolving food industry landscape.
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