September 25, 2023 -- Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (Domino’s) and Leprino Foods have reached agreement on a multi-year partnership to supply cheese to Domino’s stores in nine international markets over the next five years.
The deal continues to enable more than 3,800 stores owned by Domino’s and its franchisee partners to offer customers hot, freshly prepared meals at an affordable price. At the same time, it will allow greater investment in food technology to develop cheese that is tastier, stretchier and better for the planet.
Leprino Foods is a global leader in mozzarella cheese and dairy nutrition products and will deliver Domino’s cheese for more than 260 million pizzas and other menu offerings each year, from world-class production facilities into Europe and the Asia-Pacific.
At a glance
- Company
- Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd
- Announcement
- Partnership
Key figures
- Partnership term
- five years
- Markets covered
- nine international markets
- Stores supported
- more than 3,800 stores
- Annual pizza volume
- more than 260 million pizzas
- Partnership history
- more than 12 years
People
- Don MeijGroup CEO, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd
Products and programs
In announcing the new partnership, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd Group CEO Don Meij said the new agreement was a reflection of the strength of the partnership over more than 12 years.
“Leprino’s ability to consistently supply a world-class product and innovation throughout changing global conditions, whether supply chain issues related to global shipping, changing commodity prices, and even drought affecting local markets, has allowed us to continue to serve our customers in all of our communities.
“We are excited about the next phase of this partnership, which will continue to deliver meaningful value for our stores, and especially for our franchisee partners who are local small business owners reinvesting back into their local neighbourhoods.”
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Questions around this news
What does the renewed cheese-supply agreement cover?
Leprino Foods is set to provide cheese for Domino’s stores across nine international markets under a new multi-year arrangement. The supply commitment runs for five years and supports more than 3,800 locations operated by the company and its franchise partners, according to the announcement.
Where will Leprino supply cheese under the agreement?
The agreement applies to nine international markets. The announcement says shipments will come from Leprino production sites to destinations in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, but it does not identify the individual markets covered by the arrangement.
How much of Domino’s menu is expected to use Leprino cheese?
Leprino is expected to provide cheese for more than 260 million pizzas and other menu items annually. The release gives this as a combined figure for pizzas and additional offerings, rather than separating the amount used for each type of item.
What goals does the partnership set for cheese development?
The companies say the arrangement will support further work on food technology, with a focus on cheese that offers improved taste and stretch while being better for the environment. The announcement does not specify particular projects, performance measures, or a timetable for those development efforts.
