Tara Dairy

One of Israel's principal dairies, producing a wide range of milk products, yogurts, cheeses, and dairy desserts.

Agriculture & Food Technologies
Acquired by Central Bottling Company (Coca-Cola Israel)
Acquired Tel Aviv, Israel Founded 1942
Last updated 2026-07-22
Total raised
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1942
Headcount
360
HQ
Tel Aviv, Israel
Sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies

About

Tara Dairy, established in 1942 by seven dairy farmers, is one of the leading and most trusted dairy producers in Israel. It combines unique technology with stringent quality assurance procedures to produce a wide range of milk products, yogurts, cheeses, and dairy desserts. The company heavily invests in R&D and has one of the leading departments in its field. Tara is Israel's second-largest milk processing dairy and is owned by the Central Bottling Company (Coca-Cola Israel).

Acquisitions · 2

Aug 2007
Tzuriel Farm Undisclosed
Feb 2006
Zuriel Bros Farm $6.0M

Headcount over time

360 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
360 360 2026-09

Offices

Tel Aviv, Israel · HQ / main office

Q&A

When was Tara Dairy established and what is its primary business?
Tara Dairy was established in 1942 by seven dairy farmers. It is one of Israel's leading dairy producers, manufacturing a wide range of milk products, yogurts, cheeses, and dairy desserts.
Who owns Tara Dairy?
Tara Dairy is owned by the Central Bottling Company (Coca-Cola Israel), which acquired the company in October 2004 for $39,000,000.
How many employees does Tara Dairy have?
Tara Dairy has 360 employees, falling within the 201-500 employee bucket.
What is Tara Dairy's primary sector classification?
Tara Dairy's primary sector is Agriculture & Food Technologies, with specific classifications in dairy and food processing.
Has Tara Dairy made any acquisitions?
Yes, Tara Dairy acquired Zuriel Bros Farm in February 2006 for $6,000,000 and Tzuriel Farm in August 2007.
What investments has Tara Dairy made recently?
Tara Dairy invested in Wilk in January 2021 with an amount of $2,000,000, and in Plantopia in July 2026.
What was Tara Dairy's last known funding round prior to its acquisition?
(Coca-Cola Israel) as a lead investor.
Does Tara Dairy have any subsidiaries?
Yes, Tara Dairy holds a majority ownership (approximately 81%) in Meshek Zuriel Dairy, which is a subsidiary.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Agriculture & Food Technologies
Target customers

Tags

dairy-productsfood-and-beverageagriculture
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External links

Websitetara.co.il/

Identifiers & details

Legal nameTara Agricultural Producers Cooperative Society in Nahalat Izhak Ltd.
Founded1942
Employees (exact)360

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Central Bottling Company (Coca-Cola Israel) 2004-10 $39.0M

AcquiredDateAmount
Tzuriel Farm2007-08
Zuriel Bros Farm2006-02$6.0M