Durbanville, South Africa – Zandam Italian Cheese is proud to introduce its latest creation: Local Parmesan with Herbs & Spices. Building on the incredible success of our top-seller, Local Parmesan, this new variation brings a bold, zesty twist to an everyday classic – and it’s now available at selected Checkers stores.

Crafted with the same care and commitment to authenticity that has defined Zandam Italian Cheese since 1962, the new Local Parmesan with Herbs & Spices offers the same functionality and versatility as our original. Grate it over your favourite pasta or stir it into risotto – now with an extra kick of flavour.

“This version is made for those who want just a little more – more spice, more flavour, more personality in their cheese,” says Tino Delle Donne of Zandam Italian Cheese. “We’re excited to see how customers make this their new go-to for adding some flavour to everyday meals.”

The blend of carefully selected herbs and a hint of spice enhances the rich, nutty notes of the local parmesan, making this a must-try for anyone who enjoys a little zest. Like all our cheeses, it’s produced with food safety and sustainability at the core – in our FSSC 22000-certified facility, with a commitment to waste-free production.

This new addition to our product range reflects our ongoing dedication to innovation rooted in tradition. It’s authentically Italian, proudly South African – and on shelves now.

The Zandam Story
The Delle Donne family has been crafting Italian cheese since 1962 in the heart of the Cape Winelands.

Famous for their poultry originally, the family has always made their own cheese, guided by nonna Giovanna, as was traditional for Italian subsistence farmers. Later on, Matteo (current managing director Mauro’s father), would go to Cape Town to deliver fresh eggs to the local Italian, Greek and Portuguese immigrant communities. It soon became evident that there was a great demand for cheese. No one else in South Africa was making authentic Italian cheese and the Delle Donne products gave these communities a welcome taste of home. Word soon spread and Zandam Italian Cheese’s customer base grew. In fact, the cheese became so sought after, that the family decided to focus exclusively on the cheesery from the late 1970s onwards.

Mauro Delle Donne, the current owner of Zandam Italian Cheese, is a cheesemaker at heart. Having spent many years in the cheesery, learning from his mother Iolanda, Mauro still regularly travels to Italy to ensure that Zandam cheese remains authentically Italian in every sense. Zandam Italian cheese is also proudly South African. A strong South African influence inspired the family cheesemaking through the loving and skilful mentorship of family friend Ken Borchards, a pioneer in the cheese industry.