Industry Overview
Italy is one of Europe's largest food processing nations, with a rich agricultural heritage and a globally recognised food industry. The companies listed in this directory represent a cross-section of Italy's food importers sector, spanning fruit and vegetable processing cooperatives, dried fruit and nuts specialists, confectionery ingredient suppliers, fresh produce traders and foodservice providers. Together, they process hundreds of thousands of tonnes of agricultural products annually, serving both domestic and international markets through established retail brands and B2B supply chains.
The Italian food industry is characterised by a strong cooperative movement, family-owned businesses spanning multiple generations, and a deep commitment to quality and geographical origin. Companies like Conserve Italia and Sant'Orsola operate as agricultural cooperatives, directly connecting farmers with consumers. Others like Menz & Gasser and Menu' have built their success over 80-90 years of family ownership, while Novafruit represents the dynamic international trading side of Italy's fresh produce sector.
Company Profiles
1. Conserve Italia, S.coop.agr.
Italy's largest fruit and vegetable processing cooperative, uniting 36 agricultural cooperatives and 14,000 growers across 6,000+ hectares. Processes over 500,000 tonnes annually. Key brands: Valfrutta, Cirio (Italy's leading tomato brand), Yoga, Derby Blue.
Address: San Lazzaro di Savena (BO), Italy
Phone: +39 0516228311
Fax: +39 0516228312
Email: conserveitalia@ccci.it
Website: www.conserveitalia.it
2. Euro Company, Srl
Founded in 1979, family-owned producer and distributor of nuts and dried fruit. Brands include Europrodotti and Econoce (organic). Major European player in healthy snacking with reduced-salt and no-added-sugar product lines.
Address: Russi (RA), Italy
Phone: +39 0544416711
Fax: +39 0544414230
Email: eurocompany@eurocompanysrl.com
Website: www.eurocompanysrl.com
3. Italcanditi, SpA
Since 1963, leading producer of fruit-based ingredients, creams, fillings and candied fruits. Serves bakery, ice-cream and confectionery industries through Vitalfood by Italcanditi brand for B2B customers.
Address: Pedrengo (BG), Italy
Phone: +39 035654911
Email: italcanditi@italcanditi.it
Website: www.italcanditi.it
4. Madi Ventura, SpA
Over 90 years of history since 1936, leading Italian operator in dried fruit and nuts. Under Ventura brand, selects, packages and trades shelled nuts, dehydrated fruits and seeds for retail and industrial channels.
Address: Genova, Italy
Phone: +39 010599431
Fax: +39 0105954579
Email: info@madiventura.it
Website: www.madiventura.it
5. Menu', Srl
Established in 1932, leading Italian producer of food specialties for catering and food service. Portfolio includes condiments, sauces, pastes, mushrooms, pasta dishes and ready meals for HoReCa channels.
Address: Medolla (MO), Italy
Phone: +39 053549711
Fax: +39 053546899
Email: menu@menu.it
Website: www.menu.it
6. Menz & Gasser, SpA
Family-owned since 1935, now third generation. Leading Italian and European producer of jams, preserves and semi-finished fruit and vegetable products. Supplies branded consumer goods and private-label B2B customers worldwide.
Address: Novaledo (TN), Italy
Phone: +39 0461720600
Fax: +39 0461720690
Email: info@menz-gasser.it
Website: www.menz-gasser.it
7. Novafruit, Srl
Founded in 2001 in Genoa, building on family fruit trading legacy since the 1960s. Global fresh produce trader handling kiwi, apples, grapes, stone fruit, citrus and exotic fruits across Americas, South Africa, Middle East, Asia and Oceania.
Address: Genova, Italy
Phone: +39 0105954196
Fax: +39 0105954213
Email: info@novafruit.it
Website: www.novafruit.it
8. Sant'Orsola, S.coop.agr.
Since 1972, cooperative of 800 growers managing 570 hectares dedicated to berry fruits. Italy's leading Producer Organisation for small fruits: raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, baby kiwi and currants. Runs own raspberry breeding program.
Address: Pergine Valsugana (TN), Italy
Phone: +39 0461518111
Fax: +39 0461534488
Email: info@santorsola.com
Website: www.santorsola.com
Sector Diversity
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Fruit & Vegetable Processors
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Confectionery Ingredients
The directory showcases the diversity of Italy's food industry. Conserve Italia and Sant'Orsola represent the powerful cooperative model connecting farmers directly to consumers. Euro Company and Madi Ventura specialise in the dried fruit and nuts segment, serving the growing healthy snacking market. Italcanditi provides essential B2B ingredients for the bakery and confectionery sectors. Novafruit handles international fresh produce trading with global reach. Menu' serves the professional foodservice channel, while Menz & Gasser bridges consumer branded products with industrial private-label manufacturing.
Geographic Distribution
The companies are distributed across key Italian food industry regions. Emilia-Romagna hosts Conserve Italia (San Lazzaro di Savena), Euro Company (Russi) and Menu' (Medolla), reflecting the region's status as Italy's food processing heartland. Lombardy is home to Italcanditi in Pedrengo, near Bergamo. Liguria hosts two companies in Genoa: Madi Ventura and Novafruit, leveraging the historic port city's trading infrastructure. Trentino-Alto Adige in the north is represented by Menz & Gasser (Novaledo) and Sant'Orsola (Pergine Valsugana), both benefiting from the region's strong fruit-growing tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Conserve Italia and why is it important?
Conserve Italia is Italy's largest fruit and vegetable processing cooperative, uniting 36 cooperatives and 14,000 growers. It processes 500,000+ tonnes annually and owns iconic brands including Valfrutta, Cirio (Italy's leading tomato brand), Yoga and Derby Blue. It plays a pivotal role in Italy's food supply chain.
Which companies specialise in dried fruits and nuts?
Euro Company (Russi) and Madi Ventura (Genoa) are the two dried fruit specialists in this directory. Euro Company, founded in 1979, focuses on healthy snacking with brands like Econoce for organic products. Madi Ventura, established in 1936, trades shelled nuts, dehydrated fruits and seeds under the Ventura brand.
What is Sant'Orsola's specialty?
Sant'Orsola is Italy's leading Producer Organisation for small fruits (berries). The cooperative of 800 growers manages 570 hectares producing raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, baby kiwi and currants. It runs its own raspberry breeding program for climate-resilient varieties.
How can I contact these companies for trade inquiries?
All companies in this directory can be contacted directly via the phone numbers and email addresses provided. For international trade, Euro Company offers eurocompany@eurocompanysrl.com, Novafruit at info@novafruit.it handles global fresh produce trading, and Italcanditi's italcanditi@italcanditi.it serves B2B confectionery ingredient inquiries.
Italian Food Companies Directory
8 leading Italian food processors, cooperatives and traders with complete contact information
