Sammontana

Name

Sammontana

Legal name

Sammontana Italia S.p.A. Società Benefit

Website

https://sammontana.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sammontana is a family-owned Italian gelato manufacturer founded in 1946 in Empoli, producing branded ice cream across cups, cones, sticks, and plant-based formats for Italian supermarket retail, gelateria counters, beach venues, and event activations under its Società Benefit corporate structure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ice cream and frozen desserts

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Commercial Bakeries (311812), Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant-Based Frozen Desserts Processing (Non-Dairy Ice Cream, Gelato, Novelties) (AFAHAJAE), Frozen Yogurt Shops (THAFAGAB), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Italian gelato production
• Ice cream manufacturer
• Consumer packaged goods
• Plant-based frozen desserts
• Frozen pastry products

Headquarters

HQ city

Empoli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consumer Packaged Goods (Retail): Packaged ice cream and gelato products sold through the grande distribuzione organizzata (GDO/supermarkets) and convenience stores across Italy. Products include cones, sticks, cups, sandwiches, ice pops, and bulk gelato (gelato sfuso) in various formats.
2. Gelateria / HoReCa: Fresh gelato sold through Sammontana-branded gelateria counters (Barattolino format) and partner beach establishments, restaurants, and cafes. Also includes gelato served at events, concerts, and Cirque du Soleil shows through branded stands.
3. B2B / Private Label: Sammontana produces and supplies ice cream products for third-party brands and partners, including collaborations with Gardaland (stecco Prezzemolo), Loacker (Biscotto Napolitaner), and Plasmon (Merenda Plasmon gelato), sold through retail channels.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sammontana produces and sells branded Italian gelato and ice cream products (cups, cones, sticks, biscuit sandwiches, sorbets, bulk gelato, and anniversary cakes/tortes) under multiple sub-brands (Barattolino, Cinque Stelle, Gruvi, Amando, Coppa d'Oro, Sorbettiera, BIS!) for retail and HoReCa distribution in Italy. The portfolio spans dairy-based and plant-based (Sicilian almond milk) formulations, with co-manufactured private-label products produced for partners such as Gardaland, Loacker, Plasmon, and Segafredo. Sister brands under Sammontana Italia S.p.A. Società Benefit extend into frozen pastry, desserts, and bakery categories (Tre Marie, Bindi, Il Pasticcere, Forno d'Asolo, BonChef, Mongelo, Gelpat, La Rocca Creative Cakes).

Product overview

Sammontana is an Italian ice cream (gelato) company founded in 1946 in Empoli, Tuscany, celebrating 80 years in 2026. The company operates as Sammontana Italia S.p.A. Società Benefit and offers a diversified ice cream portfolio spanning multiple formats (cups, cones, sticks, sandwiches/biscuits, cakes/torts, and bulk self-service) and product lines. The core brands include Barattolino (iconic cups), Cinque Stelle (premium cones), Gruvi (creative sticks), Amando (100% vegan/almond milk), Coppa d'Oro (premium cups with Italian brand collaborations), Sorbettiera (sorbets), and BIS! (biscuit sandwiches). The company serves both retail packaged goods through supermarkets and food service through gelaterias, with sister brands (Tre Marie, Bindi, Il Pasticcere, Forno d'Asolo, BonChef, Gelpat, La Rocca Creative Cakes) expanding into pastries, desserts, and bakery products. Sammontana emphasizes Italian craftsmanship, quality ingredients including Sicilian almonds and regional specialties, with growing focus on plant-based options (Amando) and sustainability initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barattolino: Iconic cup ice cream product, a signature Sammontana brand featuring various flavors including yogurt and mango.
• Cinque Stelle
• Coppa d'Oro
• Sorbettiera
• Gruvi
• Bis!
• Amando

Products and services

• Barattolino Iconic ice cream cup — Sammontana's flagship product line featuring cream-based and fruit-flavored varieties including classic flavors, yogurt variants (Yogurt e Mango), and seasonal special editions for Italian consumers purchasing at retail and gelateria counters.
• Cinque Stelle Premium cone brand offering a wide range of flavors (Croccantino, Caramello Salato, Pistacchio, Panna, Cioccolato, Amarena, Caffè, XL triple-flavor, Fresco Mango, and more) for retail and food-service channels in Italy.
• Gruvi Stick/popsicle-format ice cream brand with creative flavor combinations (Mango, Mirtillo, Noce Pecan, Cocco, Arachide, Pistacchio, Stracciatella, Croccantino) for retail and food service.
• Amando 100% plant-based ice cream line made with Sicilian almond milk, offering vegan/vegetarian options in cones, sticks, biscuits, and tubs, targeted at lactose-intolerant, vegan, and celiac consumers.
• Coppa d'Oro Premium cup-format ice cream line featuring collaborations with prestigious Italian food brands (Cioccolato Domori, Cioccolato di Modica IGP, Caffè Segafredo, Amarena Fabbri) for retail and food-service consumers.
• Sorbettiera Sorbet product line featuring fruit-based ice creams without milk, including classic Italian flavors, for retail and food-service consumers seeking dairy-free options.
• BIS! Biscuit ice cream sandwich brand featuring various flavor combinations (Mallow, Croccantino, Caffè & Cacao, Pistacchio) for Italian retail and food-service consumers.
• Gelato Sfuso (Bulk Ice Cream) Self-service bulk ice cream available at gelaterias and specialized points of sale, allowing customers to select their preferred flavors and quantities, served to consumers at HoReCa outlets.
• Speciale Bambini (Kids Line) Ice cream products specifically designed for children, featuring fun shapes, popular character collaborations, and kid-friendly flavors, targeted at family purchasers.
• Tre Marie, Bindi, Il Pasticcere, Forno d'Asolo, BonChef, Mongelo, Gelpat, La Rocca Creative Cakes Sister brands under the Sammontana Italia S.p.A. Società Benefit umbrella offering frozen pastries, desserts, baked goods, and creative cakes (Tre Marie, Bindi desserts, Il Pasticcere creations, Forno d'Asolo bakery, BonChef, Mongelo, Gelpat, La Rocca Creative Cakes) for retail and food-service consumers.
• Co-manufactured / Private Label Ice Cream B2B contract-manufactured branded ice cream products for partner brands including Gardaland (Stecco Prezzemolo), Loacker (Biscotto Napolitaner), Plasmon (Merenda Plasmon), and Segafredo (Coppa d'Oro Caffè), distributed through retail channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2eq emissions reduced by 32% along the entire product lifecycle for Amando plant-based gelato in 2023 vs. equivalent dairy-based gelato
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LegambientecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Sammontana is the principal partner of Legambiente's 'Spiagge e Fondali Puliti' beach cleanup campaign (36th edition in 2026), which mobilizes hundreds of volunteers to clean Italian coastlines. The partnership also includes the 'Carovana dei Ghiacciai' glacier monitoring project. These environmental initiatives align with Sammontana's Società Benefit status and sustainability commitments.
• Cirque du SoleilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Sammontana renewed its official partnership with Cirque du Soleil for the 2025 Italian tour of ALEGRIA – IN A NEW LIGHT, appearing in Roma, Milano, and Trieste. Sammontana operates branded gelato kiosks at shows, serving 2025 seasonal novelties and classics including Gruvi, BIS!, Amando, Cono Cinque Stelle, Coppa d'Oro, and gelato sfuso from the traditional Sammontana cart.
• SelettiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024During Milan Design Week 2024, Sammontana and Seletti unveiled the Seletti X Sammontana limited edition collection celebrating the iconic Barattolino, presented at Design Pride. The collaboration combines Sammontana's Italian gelato heritage with Seletti's pop contemporary design aesthetic. A competition was also organized offering a branded Porta Barattolino and spoon set as prizes.
• Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna di PisaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific partner for the 'Luoghi del Sorriso' initiative (formerly Lidi Green). The Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna provided scientific support to develop a digital questionnaire that assesses beach establishments on environmental and social criteria (energy, waste management, accessibility, safety).
• Luoghi del Sorriso Beach EstablishmentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproximately 10 beach establishments across Italy participate in the Luoghi del Sorriso initiative (renamed from Lidi Green in 2025), promoting sustainable and socially responsible beach management. These venues (including Afrodite Beach, Aurora, Bagni Milano, Bagni Roma, Bagno il Boschetto, Bagno Mergellina, Bagno Skiuma, Bar 4 Venti, Campo dei Messapi) are featured on a dedicated website and represent Sammontana's retail footprint at Italian beaches.
• GardalandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSammontana collaborated with Gardaland theme park to create the Stecco Prezzemolo, a gelato on a stick featuring honey-flavored biscuit and milk chocolate coating, inspired by the theme park experience.
• LoackerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSammontana produces the Loacker Gelato Biscotto Napolitaner, combining Loacker's iconic wafer biscuits with Sammontana's hazelnut and cocoa gelato, distributed through retail channels.
• PlasmonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSammontana produces the Gelato Merenda Plasmon, combining Sammontana's vanilla gelato with fresh Italian milk and authentic Plasmon biscuits, targeted at children's snacking occasions.
• SegafredominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoppa d'Oro Caffè Segafredo features Segafredo coffee in the gelato and variegatura, combining two Italian excellence brands in a premium cup gelato format.
• RCF Arena / CampovolominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSammontana is Title Sponsor Bar of all events at RCF Arena Reggio Emilia (Campovolo), featuring at major Italian music festivals and concerts including Firenze Rocks, Musart Festival, AteneiKa, and The Island Festival.
• Empoli FCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSammontana confirms its partnership with Empoli FC football club under the 'Gusto per lo sport' initiative, linking the local brand with its hometown football team.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Algida (Unilever Ice Cream): Algida is Unilever's flagship ice cream brand in Italy and the dominant player in the Italian freezer aisle with deep GDO relationships. Directly competes with Sammontana across cones, cups, sticks, and family-pack formats at premium and mainstream price points.
• Froneri: Froneri is a global ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturer (Nestlé-R&R JV) producing branded and private-label products across Europe. Directly competes with Sammontana in retail packaged ice cream, contract manufacturing, and HoReCa supply.
• Grom (Unilever): Grom is a premium Italian gelato chain and packaged retail brand acquired by Unilever. Directly competes with Sammontana's Barattolino gelateria format and premium retail gelato SKUs at the high end of the Italian market.
• Talenti (Unilever): Talenti is a premium gelato and sorbetto brand acquired by Unilever, sold in Italian and international retail. Competes head-to-head with Sammontana's Coppa d'Oro and Sorbettiera lines in premium tubs and pint formats.
• Tonitto 1939: Tonitto 1939 is an Italian artisanal gelato and sorbet manufacturer operating in retail and gelateria channels. Directly comparable to Sammontana as a mid-sized Italian heritage ice cream producer with multi-format retail and HoReCa distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé Italia (Ice Cream): Nestlé operates a large Italian ice cream business (Motta, Antica Gelateria, and licensee brands) and is a multinational FMCG incumbent with massive marketing and trade investment. Overlaps with Sammontana's portfolio but spans a far broader food and beverage portfolio.
• Häagen-Dazs: Häagen-Dazs is a global premium ice cream brand (Nestlé) distributed in Italian GDO and HoReCa. Competes with Sammontana at the premium tier of the freezer aisle but with a broader international footprint and brand recognition.

Others

• Bindi: Bindi is actually a sister brand within Sammontana Italia S.p.A., producing premium single-portion desserts (tarts, mignon, semifreddi). Listed for context as a portfolio-internal comparable, illustrating how Sammontana competes against and owns brands in adjacent frozen-dessert categories.
• PreGel: PreGel is an Italian-based global supplier of gelato ingredients, bases, and finished products for artisanal gelaterias. Adjacent supplier and partial competitor to Sammontana's gelateria-counter and bulk-gelato business model.

Regional players

• Motta (Industrie Buitoni Perugina): Motta is an iconic Italian confectionery and dessert brand (panettone, colomba, ice cream novelties) with heritage comparable to Sammontana. Overlaps in Italian frozen novelties and seasonal desserts and competes for similar GDO shelf space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

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