Coppola Foods

What Coppola Foods does

Coppola Foods is a privately held, fourth-generation family-owned Italian food company that produces and distributes branded Mediterranean-diet staples globally. Its core product categories span tomatoes and tomato derivatives (peeled, chopped, passata, pizza sauces, ketchup, Polpa+ blended bases), legumes and legume-based products, olives and vegetables, extra virgin olive oil, grains and grain-based products (risotto, pasta, couscous, vinegars), condiments, plant-based spreads (FABALOUS), and ready-to-eat soups (Powersûp). These are sold under seven brand families — Coppola Salerno, D'ARCO, Fontana Formiello, Hillfield, La Fonte, Licosa, and Fabalous — with La Fonte registered in Italy's Registro Speciale dei Marchi Storici di Interesse Nazionale (2022).

Production is anchored at the Salerno (Mercato San Severino) facility of Coppola Industria Alimentare Srl SB, the Italian Benefit Corporation, using a 'packed within 24 hours' tomato cycle and proprietary on-pack IP including the Tomato School classification system, Golden Element text descriptors, the Olive Tips Table, and the Fontana Formiello Informative Packaging concept. The company holds an unusually broad certification portfolio — BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (first Italian company granted the new standard in 2015), Kosher via KLBD, Halal via HCE, Organic EU/UK/US, Gluten Free, Sedex, Rating di Legalità — that gates access to multinational retail and religious-diet channels.

The business model is primarily B2B wholesale of branded Italian food products in multi-pack and case formats to international retail chains, foodservice operators, and food manufacturers in 20+ countries, complemented by trademark licensing and direct-to-consumer e-commerce through the Gourmica storefronts (US, UK, Italy). Distribution is executed through five regional entities (Italy/Salerno, UK/London HQ, US/Dover DE, Australia/Carlton VIC, Brazil/São Paulo) and marketplace listings across Amazon (six markets), Walmart US, Faire (eleven European markets), Lazada, Shopee, HKTVmall, Carrefour Taiwan, and other regional e-commerce platforms. Go-to-market relies heavily on B2B food trade shows — 93+ participations between 2012 and 2026 across SIAL Paris, ANUGA Cologne, Thaifex Bangkok, TuttoFood Milan, Foodex Japan, APAS São Paulo, and others — supported by an enterprise field sales force coordinated from London.

Name

Coppola Foods

Legal name

Coppola Industria Alimentare Srl SB

Website

https://coppolafoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1903

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coppola Foods is a fourth-generation, family-owned Italian food company that produces and distributes branded Mediterranean-diet staples (tomatoes, legumes, olives, EVOO, grains, sauces, plant-based spreads) under seven brand families to retail, foodservice, and manufacturing buyers across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Packaged Foods

NAICS

Specialty Canning (311422), Food Manufacturing (311), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480), Commercial Bakeries (311812)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Soups, Broths & Meal Starters (CRADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN), Powdered & Instant Beverage Mixes (Drink Mixes, Instant Coffee/Tea, Electrolytes) (CRADAHAN)

Keywords

• Italian packaged foods
• Mediterranean diet products
• Canned tomato products
• Plant-based spreads
• Private label manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale of Branded Italian Food: Sale of branded Italian food products (Coppola Salerno, D'ARCO, Fontana Formiello, Hillfield, La Fonte, Licosa, Fabalous) in multi-pack and case formats to major retail, foodservice, and manufacturing partners across 20+ countries. Primary revenue stream.
2. Manufacturing / Private Label Supply: Supply of authentic Italian food staples (tomatoes, legumes, olives, EVOO, grains) to manufacturing partners as ingredients or co-manufactured products, leveraging the Salerno, Italy production base.
3. Trademark Licensing: Licensing of registered trademarks (Coppola Salerno, D'ARCO, Fontana Formiello, Hillfield, Licosa, Bottega Coppola, Fabalous, La Fonte, Ortoro, The Tomato School, Powersup, plus Chinese transliterations) to affiliated entities and licensees across Europe and globally.

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Coppola Foods manufactures and distributes authentic Italian food products including tomatoes, legumes, vegetables, olives, sauces, condiments, grain products, and plant-based spreads. The company sells to retail chains, foodservice operators, and food manufacturers globally (20+ countries) under multiple brand families (Coppola Salerno, D'ARCO, Fontana Formiello, Hillfield, La Fonte, Fabalous, Licosa, POWERSÛP). Operations are based in Salerno, Italy, with international subsidiaries in the UK, US, Australia, and Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Coppola Salerno: High quality, authentic Italian staple products, cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet (tomatoes, beans, EVOO, spices, soups, sauces, ketchup). Marketed under the tagline 'Coppola Salerno – Gusto Italiano'.
• D'ARCO
• Fontana Formiello
• Hillfield
• La Fonte
• Fabalous
• Licosa
• Bottega Coppola
• Powersup
• Ortoro
• Gusto Italiano

Products and services

• Coppola Salerno High-quality, authentic Italian staple products that are cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, including tomatoes, beans, extra virgin olive oil, spices, soups, sauces, and ketchup. Sold to retail, foodservice, and manufacturing partners globally.
• D'ARCO Antipasti Italiani — high-quality vegetables packed in brine or dressed in oil, including sundried tomatoes, artichokes, mushrooms, peppers, and olives. Sold to retail and foodservice partners.
• Fontana Formiello Traditional Italian gastronomic products sourced from carefully selected specialised producers, including risotto rice, grains, artisanal pasta, couscous, vinegars, and bakery products. Includes proprietary informative packaging concept.
• Hillfield Nutritious and delicious conventional canned staples offering convenient meal-time solutions, including baked beans, peas, carrots, soups, vegan mayonnaise, and almond butter.
• La Fonte Traditional Italian food produced in Italy using natural and quality ingredients, including tomatoes, sauces, pesto, legumes, and oils. Distributed to retail chains and via Amazon and Walmart online in multiple markets.
• Fabalous Rich organic chocolate and hazelnut chickpea spreads and related plant-based treats using chickpeas and aquafaba, positioned as healthier choices for a better planet.
• Licosa

Quantifiable outcome

• Distribution to 20+ countries (Italian trade press report from 2015)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core (long-standing certification partner covering a wide range of products across tomatoes, beans, rice, couscous, evoo), core (long-standing certification partner enabling access to gulf and south east asia markets), core (multi-year partnership supporting coppola's international b2b trade show presence), minor (industry association membership), minor (industry association), minor (co-organiser of b2b events), moderate (membership supporting ethical supply chain data exchange), core (co-founder of the brazilian subsidiary), moderate (hosts the annual summer fancy food show), core (recurring participation since at least 2016), core (recurring participation since at least 2015), moderate (annual b2b engagement in india), moderate (regional pavilion partner) and core (operated b2c storefronts in us, uk, italy for coppola brands).

• KLBD (Kosher London Beth Din)core (long-standing certification partner covering a wide range of products across tomatoes, beans, rice, couscous, evoo)Implementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoppola Foods has worked for many years with KLBD, a leading global kosher certification agency operating across six continents, to optimise product formulas and processes and certify a wide range of its food products (tomatoes, beans, rice, couscous, extra virgin olive oil) according to Kosher standards. The company states it offers one of the widest ranges of Kosher-certified Italian food products. The certification is renewed annually (most recent renewal 2024/2025).
• HCE (Halal Certification Europe)core (long-standing certification partner enabling access to gulf and south east asia markets)Implementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoppola Foods has worked for many years with HCE, an independent Halal certifying organisation based in the UK and recognised by Halal certifying bodies in the Gulf and South East Asia. The partnership covers optimisation of formulas and processes to Halal-certify tomatoes, beans, rice, couscous, and extra virgin olive oil. Certification renewed annually (most recent renewal 2024/2025).
• Italian Trade Agency (ICE - Agenzia per la promozione all'estero e l'internazionalizzazione delle imprese italiane)core (multi-year partnership supporting coppola's international b2b trade show presence)GTM or Marketing PartnerICE has partnered with Coppola Foods on multiple international initiatives, including the 2024 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World B2B event in Brussels (hosted by ICE Brussels, under patronage of the Italian Embassy in Belgium, in collaboration with the Belgo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Associazione Cuochi Italiani in Belgio). ICE has also facilitated Coppola's presence in 19 Auchan supermarkets in Hungary (2015) and supported the company's international trade show participation.
• ANICAV (Associazione Nazionale Industriali Conserve Alimentari Vegetali)minor (industry association membership)OthersItalian national association of industrial vegetable conserve manufacturers. Coppola Foods is listed as an associated member on the website footer.
• Guild of Fine Food (UK)minor (industry association)OthersCoppola Foods is associated with the UK's Guild of Fine Food and holds the 'Great Taste Producer' accreditation, in addition to winning numerous Great Taste Awards across product lines.
• Food and Drink Federation (UK)minor (industry association)OthersCoppola Foods is associated with the Food and Drink Federation (UK), referenced in coverage of the 2020 FDF Awards shortlist.
• Belgo-Italian Chamber of Commerceminor (co-organiser of b2b events)GTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with Italian Trade Agency and the Belgo-Italian Chamber of Commerce on the 2024 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World B2B event in Brussels.
• Associazione Cuochi Italiani in Belgiominor (co-organiser of b2b events)GTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborated with Italian Trade Agency and the Associazione Cuochi Italiani in Belgio on the 2024 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World B2B event in Brussels.
• SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)moderate (membership supporting ethical supply chain data exchange)Implementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoppola Foods joined SEDEX in January 2024, joining the world's largest collaborative platform for sharing responsible supply chain data.
• Andrea Carpentieri (Italian entrepreneur and restaurateur)core (co-founder of the brazilian subsidiary)Strategic or Co-development PartnerAndrea Carpentieri co-founded Coppola Foods do Brasil in 2015 with Coppola Foods, establishing the Brazilian distribution and marketing arm. The partnership targets high-quality Italian food distribution in Brazil with focus on nutritious, sustainable, and flavourful products.
• Specialty Food Association (USA)moderate (hosts the annual summer fancy food show)GTM or Marketing PartnerGourmica North America (Coppola's US arm) exhibits annually at the Specialty Food Association's Summer Fancy Food Show in New York (e.g., June 2024 at Javits Center, stand 3103B).
• Comexposium (organiser of SIAL Paris)core (recurring participation since at least 2016)GTM or Marketing PartnerCoppola Foods exhibits regularly at SIAL Paris (most recently Hall 1, Stand F130 in October 2024), the world's largest food innovation exhibition. SIAL is organised by Comexposium.
• Koelnmesse (organiser of ANUGA)core (recurring participation since at least 2015)GTM or Marketing PartnerCoppola Foods exhibits at ANUGA Cologne (most recently October 2025, Hall 11.2 Stand C-056a), the world's leading food and beverage trade fair, organised by Koelnmesse.
• India Trade Promotion Organisation (organiser of AAHAR)moderate (annual b2b engagement in india)GTM or Marketing PartnerCoppola Foods exhibits at AAHAR in New Delhi (most recently March 4-8, 2025, Stand 1G-03J at Bharat Mandapam), one of Asia's best-known B2B food and hospitality shows.
• Regione Campania (Italian region)moderate (regional pavilion partner)GTM or Marketing PartnerCoppola Foods exhibits under the Regione Campania regional pavilion at major international trade shows, including TuttoFood 2025 at Pad 14, Stand K19.
• Gourmica (B2C e-commerce platform operator)core (operated b2c storefronts in us, uk, italy for coppola brands)Channel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGourmica is the B2C e-commerce platform that hosts and sells Coppola's brands (La Fonte, Fontana Formiello, Fabalous) directly to consumers in the US (gourmica.com), UK (gourmica.co.uk), and Italy (gourmica.it). Operated by Gourmica North America LLC, a Coppola Foods subsidiary.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mutti: Italy's leading branded processed tomato company (peeled, chopped, passata, paste). Directly comparable to Coppola Salerno and La Fonte tomato ranges across B2B retail and foodservice channels, with overlapping certifications and Made in Italy positioning.
• Cirio: Heritage Italian food brand with a broad shelf-stable portfolio (tomatoes, legumes, sauces, vegetables). Closely comparable product breadth, B2B distribution model, and Made in Italy heritage-led positioning.
• Pomì (Conserve Italia): Italian tomato products brand owned by Conserve Italia. Directly competes with Coppola's passata, polpa, and peeled tomato SKUs in retail and foodservice across Europe.
• Colavita: Italian extra virgin olive oil and food products company with comparable global distribution (US, Europe, Asia) and a multi-category Mediterranean portfolio similar to Coppola's EVOO and legume lines.
• Sacla': Italian sauces, pesto, and antipasti producer with strong UK and European retail presence. Directly comparable on sauces, pesto, and antipasti categories (D'ARCO, Coppola sauces) and in retailer-channel strategy.

Broad incumbents

• De Cecco: Major Italian pasta and grain-based food manufacturer with global distribution. Comparable to Fontana Formiello's pasta, grains, and risotto range, but operating at much larger scale across a broader portfolio.
• Barilla: World's largest pasta company and major sauces player. Adjacent rather than directly competitive to Coppola's tomato and legume core, but competes for the same Italian-food shelf space in retailers worldwide and represents the scale benchmark in the category.
• Bertolli: Globally recognized Italian olive oil and pasta sauce brand owned by Deoleo / Mizkan. Overlaps with Coppola's EVOO and sauce categories at mass-market price points, with much larger distribution but lower heritage positioning.
• Princes Group: Large UK-headquartered packaged food group with Italian food brands (e.g., Napolina) distributed globally. Comparable B2B foodservice and retail model and Mediterranean product categories, but at materially larger scale.

Emerging players

• Rao's Homemade: Premium Italian pasta sauces brand that has scaled rapidly in US retail and DTC. Comparable positioning (clean-label, premium Italian sauces) and channel mix (Amazon, Walmart, grocery) but focused narrowly on premium sauces rather than Coppola's broader Mediterranean range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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