Four Generations. One Standard of Excellence.
A family-owned cheese company blending Italian tradition with modern food science — trusted by operators, brands, and makers for over a century.
"We've never chased scale for scale's sake. We've chased the ability to say yes to our partners."
It started in Corato, a small town in southern Italy, where our family first learned the craft of artisan cheesemaking. That passion came to America in 1952, when Lotito Foods was founded with a simple belief: that authentic Italian cheese, made the right way, would find its place in the American market.
For decades, we grew the old-fashioned way — by earning trust, one partner at a time. What began in a 1,500 square foot facility has grown into a 118,000 square foot operation with national reach. Along the way, we've added R&D, custom formulations, and advanced manufacturing — but the craft that got us here still runs through everything we do.
Today, Lotito is still family-owned and operated.
It started in Corato, a small town in southern Italy, where our family first learned the craft of artisan cheesemaking. That passion came to America in 1952, when Lotito Foods was founded with a simple belief: that authentic Italian cheese, made the right way, would find its place in the American market.
For decades, we grew the old-fashioned way — by earning trust, one partner at a time. What began in a 1,500 square foot facility has grown into a 118,000 square foot operation with national reach. Along the way, we've added R&D, custom formulations, and advanced manufacturing — but the craft that got us here still runs through everything we do.
Today, Lotito is still a family-run business.
"Our grandparents taught us the craft. We invested in the science to grow without forgetting where we came from."
Our Story
From a small creamery in southern Italy to a trusted partner for some of the most demanding foodservice and manufacturing operations in North America.
Early 1900s
Corato, Italy
A small creamery where our family first learned the craft.
1952
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Lotito Foods Founded
Italian cheesemaking traditions come to America.
1980s
1,500 Square Feet
A small facility. A growing reputation.
2011
Culinary Center Dedication
Honoring Alfonso A. Lotito at Universita Dei Sapori in Italy.
Today
118,000 Sq Ft / 45M Lbs
Fourth-generation family business. National reach.
Our Brands
Authentic Italian heritage. Modern dairy innovation.
Built to Innovate. Backed by Generations of Expertise.
From concept to commercialization, Lotito combines food science, market insight, and hands-on R&D to help partners stay ahead of what’s next.
Rapid prototyping & reformulation
Trend-driven product development
Food science & application expertise
Ongoing investment in capabilities and technology
Our Facility & Capabilities
High-volume capacity. High-touch standards.
Our operations are centered in a 118,000 sq. ft. SQF Level 3-certified facility in Edison, NJ — designed to support both traditional Italian cheese craftsmanship and modern food manufacturing at scale. An on-site R&D lab and test kitchen allow us to develop and refine custom formulations in-house.
45M+ lbs annual production capacity
7 dedicated production lines
Dual-sourced supply (import + domestic)
Rapid R&D and spec turnaround
Emergency order fulfillment
