Telšiai, Lithuania
Žemaitijos Pienas AB
Heritage dairy known for DŽIUGAS PGI hard cheese, Magija curd snacks, kastinys (PGI), A2 lactose-free milk and kefir. Listed on Vilnius SE.
Founded over a century ago, Žemaitijos Pienas AB manufactures a diverse range of dairy products and beverages from its facility in Telšiai, Lithuania. The company produces multiple cheese varieties including Džiugas (which holds protected geographical indication status from the European Commission), Germantas, Rambyno, and Jon-Chedar, alongside dairy-based items such as curd products and milk powder. The company also manufactures yoghurt-based products and mineral water brands including Tichė and beverages such as Gaja and Morta.
The company operates under multiple brand names and product lines. Dobilas represents its organic dairy product line, described as the first ecological milk products line in the Baltic states. Žemaitijos Pienas products have received recognition including the Lithuania Product of the Year awards, with recent medal winners including A2 milk without lactose and dried cheese balls from the Džiugas range. The mineral water Tichė received NATO quality certification in 2004 and is described as meeting NATO standards for supply to US armed forces.
The company maintains sustainability policies, including a deforestation prevention policy and code of responsible business practices, both published on its website. It operates an e-commerce platform for direct consumer sales and maintains a retail network across Lithuania. Financial reports are publicly available through its investor relations section.
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