Latteria Sociale Mantova
Since 1929, Italy’s leading cooperative for Grana Padano PDO and Parmigiano Reggiano PDO — a supplier partnership built on traceability, consistency and craft.
Nearly a Century of Cheesemaking Excellence
Trust in a supplier starts with knowing exactly where the product comes from. Latteria Sociale Mantova Soc. Agr. Coop., established in 1929 as a pasteurised milk collection centre for the city of Mantua, is today Italy’s foremost cooperative for the production of Grana Padano PDO and the wholesale distribution of Italian origin-protected cheeses.
The LSM Group operates across four modern dairy facilities in the Mantua province, processing approximately 7,000 quintals of fresh milk daily and producing an average of 1,380 Grana Padano PDO wheels per day. These are not just numbers — they represent a supply chain that Swiss foodservice professionals can rely on week after week.
The company’s philosophy is grounded in supply chain transparency, rigorous adherence to production specifications and an unwavering commitment to quality at every stage of processing and ageing. Innovation is embraced — always in service of tradition, never at its expense.
The Product Range
Grana Padano PDO
The cooperative’s flagship product. Available as whole wheels, vacuum-packed portions, freshly grated, shaved and diced — with ageing options starting from 10 months. Every format designed to meet the demands of professional kitchens without compromising on quality.
Parmigiano Reggiano AOP
The king of Italian cheeses, sourced directly from the cooperative. Whole wheels aged 12 and 24 months, vacuum-packed portions with a minimum of 22 months ageing, and freshly grated. Complex, savoury, with that characteristic crystalline texture only achieved through extended maturation.
Gran Mantovano
A local Lombard cheese — versatile, authentic and deeply rooted in the Po Valley’s dairy tradition. An excellent alternative with a character all its own.
Butter and Mascarpone
Premium dairy derivatives that round out the cooperative’s range, produced with the same exacting standards applied to their aged cheeses.
What LAPA Sources from Latteria Sociale Mantova
LSM is one of LAPA’s primary suppliers for PDO cheeses. Across our catalogue of approximately 2,000 products, these are the most frequently ordered LSM formats by our Swiss clients:
- Grana Padano Freshly Grated — 1 kg bag (10 kg case) — top seller
- Grana Padano Fresh Shavings — 1 kg bag (10 kg case)
- Grana Padano Vacuum-Packed Portions — 2 kg piece
- Grana Padano Diced — 500 g bag, 20 g cubes (8 kg case)
- Grana Padano Whole Wheel Scelto — min. 10 months aged, approx. 40 kg
- Parmigiano Reggiano Freshly Grated — 1 kg bag (10 kg case)
- Parmigiano Reggiano Vacuum-Packed Portions — min. 22 months aged, 2 kg piece
- Parmigiano Reggiano Whole Wheel — min. 12 months aged, approx. 40 kg
- Parmigiano Reggiano Whole Wheel — min. 24 months aged, approx. 40 kg
Why LAPA Partners with Latteria Sociale Mantova
In professional foodservice, consistency is non-negotiable. A cheese that varies in profile from one delivery to the next disrupts the menu and undermines guest confidence. With LSM, that variable is eliminated.
With nearly a century of history, four dedicated dairy facilities and 1,380 wheels produced every single day, Latteria Sociale Mantova delivers the reliability and traceability that Swiss restaurateurs, hoteliers and retailers demand. LAPA brings this quality directly from Mantua to your operation — no unnecessary intermediaries, backed by our team’s full support. Questions about these products? Contact us: +41 76 361 70 21.
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