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DISTRIBUZIONE ITALIANA FOOD

Italy’s Network for Food & Beverage Distribution

Specialists in temperature-controlled food distribution, we connect food producers and distributors with a nationwide network of companies specialising in food transport. Shipments start from a single pallet, across Italy and throughout Europe.

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Two Paths, One Network

DIF is where those who produce Italian food excellence meet those who transport it with the care it deserves. Choose your path.

Your products
at the right temperature

A single point of contact for shipping across Italy and Europe, starting from just one pallet. Food-only loads, never mixed with non-food goods. Certified cold chain management and end-to-end traceability for every shipment.

→ Multi-temperature: -20°C · 0/+4°C · +16/+18°C · Ambient
→ Large-Scale Retail · Traditional Trade · Ho.Re.Ca.
→ European “No Limits” export from 1 pallet
→ Certified bonded and customs warehouses

Your business
within a high-value network

Join Italy’s leading network dedicated to food & beverage. Strengthen your local presence, access national and European flows, use shared digital tools and receive day-to-day operational support.

→ Higher volumes across your service area
→ Shared ERP, EDI and operating standards
→ Clearly assigned territories and roles
→ DIF brand recognition

The DIF model

Three Non-Negotiable Principles

We know the food products we transport. That is why we have built an operating model centred on product quality—from the production facility to the consumer’s table.

About Us

Yes to Temperature Control

We always promote transport at the correct temperature, even beyond ATP requirements, to preserve freshness and the product’s original sensory qualities.

No Mixed Loads

Our vehicles carry food products exclusively. They never come into contact with other types of goods, protecting both producers and consumers.

Greater Logistics Transparency

Centralised technology, end-to-end tracking and full visibility across every stage of the supply chain: collection, transit, reloading and last-mile delivery.

The Voice of DIF

“The excellence of Italian products is an added value we cannot afford to lose along the way.”

Umberto Torello · CEO DIF Network

What We Do

A logistics platform for the entire food supply chain.

All Services

Multi-Temperature

-20°C · 0/+4°C · +16/+18°C · Ambient. Loads are always transported at the correct temperature.

National Distribution

Food & beverage shipments with no high minimum-volume requirements, throughout Italy.

No Limits Export

Shipments starting from a single pallet to major European markets.

Bonded Warehouses

Storage under duty suspension in certified bonded and customs warehouses.

LSR · Normal Trade · HoReCa

Tailored distribution solutions for every channel, from hypermarkets to restaurants.

End-to-End Traceability

Centralised ERP, EDI and real-time visibility across every stage of the supply chain.

Insights & news

The Voice of Food Logistics

DIF works every day to build a safer, more transparent and responsible food supply chain. This commitment is reflected in its active participation in industry bodies, trade associations, technical working groups and leading events across Italy’s logistics and agri-food sectors.

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Panel Zerogradi 2026 dedicato alla cold chain e al trasporto a temperatura controllata

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Cold Chain 2030: technology, data and people at Zerogradi 2026

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New Transit Point in Udine: DIF Network Expands Its Reach

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Ship with DIF

Tell us your distribution needs. We will find the right solution, starting from one pallet, across Italy and Europe.

Become a DIF Network Partner

We are expanding the network across Italy. Retain your identity while increasing volumes, accessing shared tools and strengthening your visibility within your local area.