About Zott
Zott is a family-owned German dairy company founded in Mertingen, Bavaria in 1926. The company traces its origins to Anna and Balthasar Reiter, who purchased a small dairy and later renamed it after Anna's marriage to Georg Zott in 1938. Now in its third generation of family ownership, Zott has grown into one of Europe's leading dairy producers. The company's most famous product, Monte, was launched on 1st April 1996 after more than two years of meticulous development to perfect the recipe. The unique combination of milk cream, hazelnuts, and chocolate proved to be a sensation - Monte became the most successful new product launch in its category in Germany and has since become an international favourite. Headquartered in Mertingen, Zott operates production facilities in Germany (Mertingen and Günzburg) and Poland, with sales subsidiaries across Europe and Asia. As of 2024, the company employs 2,813 people, achieves net group revenue of €1.224 billion, and processes 870 million kilograms of milk annually. In the UK, Zott is best known for its Monte chocolate and hazelnut puddings, available in individual desserts and convenient snack packs - perfect for lunchboxes and on-the-go treats.

