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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.

For food & beverage producers and distributors
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

For food & beverage transport companies
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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17 Sep

Food logistics: DIF strengthens its network, hubs and connections

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11 Sep

Verona Food Logistics Hub: DIF’s Regional Hub

Verona Food Logistics Hub: DIF’s Regional Hub DIF’s Regional Hub in Verona, located at Verona Logistics Park, is a strategic...

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DIF Network nell’Annuario 2026 di Logistica Management

04 Aug

DIF in Logistica Management: the Network in the 2026 Yearbook

DIF in the 2026/2027 Logistica Management Yearbook Network development, a new hub and operational capabilities: the updated profile of Distribuzione...

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

08 Jul

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

Cold Chain 2030: technology, data and people at Zerogradi 2026 Antonio Cuozzo, Director of DIF Network, took part in the...

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30 May

Always on the Move: Torello, TN Service, and DIF at Transpotec Logitec 2024

The driving force behind the future of transport and logistics consists of innovation, sustainability, and last-mile solutions. This vision was...

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30 May

New Transit Point in Udine: DIF Network Expands Its Reach

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30 May

Refrigerated Transport and HACCP: The Key to Food Safety

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30 May

ATP-Certified Food Transport: A Guarantee of Safety and Quality

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30 May

Logistics for Perishable Goods: New Strategies Driven by Collaboration

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30 May

Food Logistics: Torello and DIF at Cibus 2024 and Macfrut 2024

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Food producers & distributors
Ship with DIF.

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

Food & beverage transport companies
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.

Italy’s Network for Food & Beverage Distribution

For food & beverage producers and distributors
Your products
at the right temperature

For food & beverage transport companies
Your business
within a high-value network