Itambé Requeijão Cremoso (Cream Cheese spread)

Itambé is a traditional Brazilian dairy brand founded in 1948 in Minas Gerais, originally as a cooperative. Over the decades, it became one of Brazil's largest and most trusted dairy companies, known for its extensive range of milk, yogurt, and cheese products. The requeijão (a popular Brazilian cream cheese spread) shown in the image is manufactured domestically in Brazil, specifically in the state of Minas Gerais, as indicated by the S.I.F. inspection mark.

The brand has undergone significant ownership changes in recent years. In 2017, the French dairy giant Lactalis acquired a controlling interest in Itambé from CCPC (Cooperativa Central dos Produtores Rurais de Minas Gerais). As of 2026, Itambé remains a core brand within the Lactalis Group's international portfolio, solidifying Lactalis as a global leader in the dairy sector. The production remains deeply rooted in Brazil to serve the local market through extensive regional supply chains.