D&C

What D&C does

D&C S.p.A. (also doing business as D&C Food & Beverage / DeC Food & Beverage) is an Italian specialty food and beverage distributor founded in 1950 and headquartered in Corsico, Milan. The company exclusively distributes premium and luxury imported products — wines and champagnes, spirits and mixology items, and specialty foods (confectionery, sweeteners, gastronomy, spreads, protein and functional foods, snacks) — sourced from approximately 30 countries across five continents into the Italian market.

D&C operates through three specialized divisions (Vini & Champagne, Spirits & Mixology, and Food), each backed by a dedicated sales network. Its sales-led go-to-market combines 100% weighted coverage of Nielsen/IRI-tracked modern distribution with nationwide traditional channel reach delivered through 6 area managers and 200+ agents serving 15,000+ clients, including direct presence at qualified Ho.Re.Ca. (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés) points of sale. The firm is supported by a 10,000+ sqm temperature-controlled distribution platform in Corsico and supplements field sales with a B2C e-commerce storefront (shop.dec.it) and a dedicated B2B agent portal (areariservata.dec.it).

Revenue is generated on a transactional distribution model — earning margins on sales of exclusively represented international producers' products plus, increasingly, on proprietary in-house brands (Marchi Proprietari). D&C is a controlled subsidiary of the Boerci family's Eurofood S.p.A. group, which acquired the company in 2014. Value-added programs include D&C Lode! (responsible-drinking venue certification), a Brand Ambassador program, masterclasses, and bartender competitions. Customer segments span modern retail chains (enterprise), traditional trade and Ho.Re.Ca. (mid-market, primary), and international brand partners seeking Italian market entry; no public pricing is disclosed.

Name

D&C

Legal name

D&C S.p.A.

Website

https://dec.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

D&C is an Italian premium and luxury food and beverage distributor, founded in 1950 and headquartered in Corsico, Milan. It exclusively distributes imported wines, spirits, mixology, and specialty foods from 30 countries into the Italian market, serving 15,000+ retail and Ho.Re.Ca. clients through 6 area managers and 200+ agents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food and Beverage Distribution

NAICS

Beer, Wine, and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (4248), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ingredients, Spices & Culinary Supplies Distribution (CRAOABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bar, Restaurant & On-Premise Beverage Supply Wholesale (AFAIAGAI)

Keywords

• Food and beverage distribution
• Specialty import distribution
• Wine and spirits distribution
• Ho.Re.Ca. distribution
• Exclusive brand distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Corsico

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exclusive distribution of imported food & beverage products: D&C generates revenue by distributing exclusively in Italy specialty food and beverage products sourced from 30 countries across 5 continents. The company acts as the exclusive distribution partner for international producers entering the Italian market, earning margins on product sales through both modern retail and traditional trade channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

D&C exclusively distributes premium and luxury specialty food and beverage products in Italy on behalf of international producers across three divisions: Vini & Champagne, Spirits & Mixology, and Food. The company sources from 30 countries across five continents and supports international brand partners with sales, marketing, and logistics through a dedicated 200+ agent field force, 6 area managers, and a 10,000+ sqm temperature-controlled distribution platform.

Product overview

D&C is an Italian luxury and premium food and beverage distributor founded in 1950, exclusively distributing specialty products from over 30 countries and 5 continents across the Italian market. The company operates through three specialized divisions: Vini & Champagne (wines and champagnes), Spirits & Mixology (spirits, mixers, craft beers, and non-alcoholic beverages), and Food (confectionery, sweeteners, gastronomy, spreads, protein/functional foods, and snacks). In addition to distributing internationally recognized brands, D&C develops proprietary brands and owns a B2C e-commerce platform (D&C Shop). The company also provides marketing, sales (through 6 area managers and 200+ agents serving 15,000 clients), and logistics services across all Nielsen areas in Italy, supported by a 10,000+ sqm distribution platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vini & Champagne (Division) Distribution of premium and luxury wines and champagnes from international producers exclusively in Italy, organized as a dedicated division with a specialized sales network.
• Spirits & Mixology (Division) Distribution of international spirits and mixology products (gin, rum, whisky, mezcal, tequila, vodka) and specialty mixers (premium waters, craft beers, soft drinks, tonics) exclusively in Italy, organized as a dedicated division.
• Food (Division) Distribution of specialty food products including confectionery, sweeteners, colonial goods, gastronomy, spreads, protein and functional foods, and snacks from international producers exclusively in Italy.
• Marchi Proprietari (Proprietary Brands) Portfolio of in-house proprietary food and beverage brands developed by D&C and distributed in Italy through the company's channels.
• D&C Online Shop (E-commerce) Online storefront operated by D&C at shop.dec.it that enables direct purchase of the company's exclusive imported specialty food and beverage portfolio by consumers in Italy.
• D&C Agent Portal (Area Riservata) Reserved portal at areariservata.dec.it that enables D&C sales agents to manage orders, access product information, and coordinate activities across the Italian territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% coverage of Nielsen/IRI modern distribution weighted coverage
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fondazione Bruno BoerciminorOthersD&C supports the Fondazione Bruno Boerci, established by the Boerci family in memory of Bruno Boerci, founder of Gruppo Eurofood. The foundation is dedicated to oncological scientific research, funding innovative projects, scholarships, and training programs for young talents. D&C's support has contributed to creating facilities such as a Biobank at Fondazione Maugeri in Pavia and a specialized laboratory for research and prevention of genetic diseases.
• Guggenheim IntrapresaeminorOthersD&C participates in the Guggenheim Intrapresae project, an exclusive group of companies that support and accompany the Peggy Guggenheim Collection museum in Venice in numerous initiatives. The museum is one of the most important Italian museum realities for European and American art of the 20th century.
• Banco Alimentare (Food Bank)minorOthersD&C periodically donates part of its products to charitable associations such as Banco Alimentare to support local causes and contribute to improving the lives of many people, demonstrating commitment to social solidarity.
• Eurofood S.p.A.coreOthersD&C is co-controllers (contitolari) of data processing with Eurofood S.p.A. (P.IVA 09362510159), which acquired D&C in 2014 along with the Boerci family. Eurofood S.p.A. is the parent company and provides shared services including a DPO. Both companies share the same address at Via Privata Tacito in Corsico, Milan.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tannico: Tannico is Italy's largest online wine retailer, distributing a curated, multi-country wine portfolio direct to consumers and on-trade accounts. Tannico overlaps directly with D&C's Vini & Champagne division on imported premium wines and the same Italian consumer / Ho.Re.Ca. customer base.
• Cortilia: Cortilia is an Italy-based online premium and specialty grocery operator, distributing curated imported food products via DTC e-commerce. Like D&C's shop.dec.it, Cortilia uses a digital channel to monetize a curated, premium imported assortment and competes for the same specialty Italian consumer wallet.
• Diageo Italia: Diageo Italia distributes premium imported spirits (Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray, Captain Morgan, etc.) through Ho.Re.Ca. and modern trade, with proprietary brand ambassador programs and masterclasses — the same playbook D&C describes. Both compete for the same Italian Ho.Re.Ca. shelf and consumer occasions.
• Caffè Borbone: Caffè Borbone is an Italian specialty coffee brand with proprietary products and a national distribution into Ho.Re.Ca. and modern trade — operating an analogous premium-food-distribution model to D&C's Food division, including in-house brand development and brand ambassador activity.
• Pernod Ricard Italia: Pernod Ricard distributes a portfolio of premium spirits and champagnes in Italy through its own dedicated Italian arm, with a heavy focus on Ho.Re.Ca. accounts and brand ambassador programs — closely mirroring D&C's spirits division go-to-market. Like D&C, it invests heavily in on-trade education and bartender engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Campari Group: Campari Group is a major Italian premium spirits producer (Aperol, Campari, Wild Turkey, Grand Marnier) with its own Italian sales force targeting the same Ho.Re.Ca. and modern trade accounts as D&C's Spirits & Mixology division. Not a peer in distribution model, but a direct on-trade competitor.
• AB InBev Italia: AB InBev distributes beer and craft beverage brands (including craft beer styles) into the Italian on-trade through a dedicated national sales structure. Overlaps with D&C's craft beer and mixer portfolio for the same Ho.Re.Ca. accounts, though at far greater scale and with owned brands.
• Illly (illy S.p.A.): illy is a vertically integrated premium Italian coffee producer with global Ho.Re.Ca. distribution and brand-led marketing. It does not distribute third-party brands, but competes for the same Italian premium-on-trade mindshare and Ho.Re.Ca. shelf space as D&C's portfolio.
• HAVI Logistics: HAVI is a large European foodservice and supply-chain operator serving multinational QSR and food brands. It does not specialize in Italian premium imports, but competes for the same logistics/distribution wallet and demonstrates the scaled, platform-based competitor D&C would face if it tried to expand regionally.

Others

• Eurofood S.p.A. Eurofood S.p.A. is D&C's parent company and the Boerci-family holdco that acquired D&C in 2014. It shares services and infrastructure with D&C and is the relevant group-level vehicle rather than a market competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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