About Us

Arriving in Australia from Sicily, Italy in 1963 with no more than a suitcase and a dream, the late Cavaliere de Lavoro Comm. Sebastiano Pitruzzello OAM, AM became one of Australia’s first independent cheese makers when he established the Pantalica Cheese Company in 1973.

Sebastiano’s legacy and love for cheesemaking lives on today through his dedicated and passionate family: His son, Biagio Pitruzzello – General Manager of Production. His son-in-law, Steven Italiano- General Manager of Operations. His daughter, Antonella Italiano – General Manager of Business and daughter-in law, Antonietta Pitruzzello – General Manager of Administration.

Family owned and operated, the Pantalica Cheese Company can proudly celebrate 50 years to the ancient art of cheese-making and also its commitment to new product development.  By continuing the family legacy and passing down their knowledge, they contribute to the preservation of heritage and artisanal methods of cheese production.

Pantalica Cheese Company operates from the state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Thomastown, in Melbourne’s northern suburbs – ideally located to meet the exacting demands of today’s market.  Our quality cheese products are made of milk sourced from the beautiful Gippsland region of Victoria.

Pantalica Cheese Company is Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) licensed and export registered.  Pantalica Cheese Company have a food safety program accredited to GFSI standard- FSSC22000 and Halal accreditation.