Solo Italia

What Solo Italia does

Solo Italia is a privately held Italian dessert manufacturer founded in 1997 and headquartered in Ossona, near Milan. The company produces premium traditional Italian and international desserts — including tiramisù, panna cotta, cheesecakes, profiteroles, and specialty glass-pot desserts — using recipes that emphasize Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa, free-range eggs, and traditional methods. Products are manufactured in a range of portion sizes from single-serve 65g units through multi-packs (2x70g–2x100g) to family-size 400g–450g formats, addressing both individual retail consumption and shared/hospitality occasions.

The business operates as SOLO ITALIA Srl a Socio Unico, a single-shareholder Italian limited liability company subject to direction and coordination by its parent holding Italfinand Srl, with a registered share capital of €1,430,000. The company sells through retail distribution channels across Europe (and claims broader international reach), targeting both retail consumers — primarily via branded products — and foodservice/hospitality buyers such as restaurants, hotels, cafes, and caterers. The firm invests in sustainable operations, including photovoltaic solar panels (since 2010), an upgraded biogas plant, an electric shuttle fleet, and certified sourcing, positioning it for ESG-conscious retail private-label and branded distribution partnerships.

Name

Solo Italia

Legal name

SOLO ITALIA Srl a Socio Unico

Website

https://solo-italia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Solo Italia is a privately held Italian dessert manufacturer founded in 1997 near Milan, producing premium tiramisù, panna cotta, cheesecakes, and glass-pot desserts for retail and foodservice customers across European markets under the direction of parent holding Italfinand Srl.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Dessert Manufacturing

NAICS

Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & Regional Bakeries (e.g., Middle Eastern, Asian, Latin) (THAFAFAJ)

Keywords

• Italian desserts
• Premium pastries
• Tiramisu production
• Dessert manufacturing
• Artisan confectionery

Headquarters

HQ city

Ossona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dessert Product Sales: Solo Italia generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of premium Italian and international desserts. Products are sold in various packaging sizes (65g-450g individual portions, family sizes) through retail and potentially foodservice distribution channels.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Solo Italia manufactures and distributes premium Italian and international desserts, including tiramisù, panna cotta, cheesecakes, profiteroles, and glass-pot specialty desserts. The company produces these in multiple portion formats (65g–450g) at its facility near Milan, using quality ingredients such as Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa and free-range eggs, and supplies them through retail and foodservice distribution channels across Europe.

Product overview

Solo Italia is an Italian dessert company founded in 1997 near Milan, specializing in traditional Italian and international desserts. The company offers a diverse portfolio of premium desserts including Tiramisù, Profiteroles, Panna Cotta, Cheesecakes, and specialty glass-pot desserts. Products are categorized into Coffee Lovers (Tiramisù, Cappuccino, Torta al Caffè), Caramel line (Salted Caramel, Panna Cotta al Caramello), Fruit-based desserts (Lemoncello, Raspberry and Lemon Cheesecake), and premium glass-pot desserts. Solo Italia emphasizes quality ingredients including free-range eggs, Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa, and traditional recipes combined with modern production technology. The company operates primarily in B2B channels supplying foodservice and retail across Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tiramisù Classic Italian dessert with Savoiardo biscuits soaked in coffee, layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa; available in family (450g) and glass-pot (65g) formats.
• Cappuccino Dessert Dessert combining intense coffee aroma with velvety mascarpone cream and light ladyfingers.
• Torta al Caffè Rich coffee-flavored cake blended with vanilla, available in family size (1x450g).
• Profiteroles Cream puffs filled with pastry cream and covered with chocolate sauce; family size (1x450g).
• Profiteroles with Chocolate and Salted Caramel Family-size profiteroles filled with chocolate sauce and topped with salted caramel sauce and chocolate sprinkles (1x450g).
• Profiteroles with Pistachio and White Chocolate Family-size profiteroles filled with white chocolate sauce and topped with pistachio paste sauce (1x400g).
• Lemoncello Lemon dessert with ladyfingers soaked in lemon syrup, lemon mousse and lemon sauce; available in 75g single, 2x75g, and family 450g formats.
• Salted Caramel & Chocolate Cocoa sponge cake soaked in vanilla syrup with salted caramel sauce, cocoa mousse, caramel mousse and chocolate bits (1x450g).
• Dolce Paradiso Vanilla cream dessert with Savoiardo biscuits; available in single (1x70g) and double (2x70g) formats.
• Panna Cotta al Caramello Classic Italian panna cotta made with 31% cream, milk and sugar, topped with caramel sauce; available in single (1x100g) and double (2x100g) formats.
• Raspberry Cheesecake Cream cheese on biscuit crumb base with raspberry topping (1x90g).
• Lemon Cheesecake Cream cheese on biscuit crumb base with lemon topping (1x90g).
• Salted Caramel Caramel mousse with ladyfinger biscuits and vanilla mousse with sweet and savory notes (2x80g).
• Tiramisù in Glass Premium glass-pot tiramisù with Savoiardo drops, coffee sauce, mascarpone mousse and cocoa dusting (1x65g).
• Chestnut Dessert in Glass Glass-pot chestnut dessert with chocolate Savoiardo drops, chestnut filling between vanilla and chestnut mousse, dusted with powdered sugar (1x80g).
• Lemon Dessert in Glass Glass-pot lemon dessert with Savoiardo biscuit, lemon filling between vanilla and lemon mousse, finished with powdered sugar (1x80g).
• Chocolate Passion in Glass Glass-pot Ecuador chocolate dessert with chocolate mousse, milk chocolate sauce and Ecuador chocolate crunch (1x70g).
• Coconut and Raspberry Dessert in Glass

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Italfinand SrlcoreOthersItalfinand Srl exercises Direction and Coordination (Direzione e Coordinamento) over Solo Italia Srl a Socio Unico, according to Italian corporate law. This indicates Italfinand Srl as the parent/holding company controlling Solo Italia's strategic and operational direction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Motta: Motta is an iconic Italian dessert brand (panettone, Pandoro, traditional sweets) with deep Italian heritage and broad European retail distribution. It is directly comparable to Solo Italia in producing premium, traditional Italian dessert formats for retail and foodservice channels.
• Vergani: Vergani is an Italian patisserie specializing in panettone, traditional cakes, and premium desserts with multi-country European distribution. Closely comparable to Solo Italia in targeting the premium authentic Italian dessert segment across retail and foodservice.
• Babbi: Babbi is an Italian manufacturer of patisserie ingredients, frozen desserts, and specialty sweet products. Directly comparable to Solo Italia in producing premium Italian-style frozen desserts and pastry components for both retail and B2B foodservice customers.
• Sammontana: Sammontana is a major Italian producer of ice cream, frozen desserts, and pastries serving Italian and European retail and foodservice channels. Closely comparable to Solo Italia as a fellow Italian frozen dessert manufacturer with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Balconi: Balconi is an Italian baked-goods and dessert manufacturer with broad European retail distribution. Comparable to Solo Italia in producing shelf-stable and packaged Italian dessert formats for the mass and premium retail tiers.
• Colussi: Colussi is a large Italian food group producing biscuits, cakes, and dessert products distributed across Europe. Comparable to Solo Italia in category (Italian desserts and sweet baked goods) and distribution model (multi-country European retail).
• Pernigotti: Pernigotti is an Italian confectionery and dessert manufacturer with a strong heritage in chocolate, nougat, and Italian sweet specialties. Comparable to Solo Italia as a fellow Italian heritage dessert brand supplying European retail and foodservice.
• Alemagna: Alemagna is a historic Italian brand of premium desserts, panettone, and confectionery products. Comparable to Solo Italia in heritage positioning, premium Italian dessert portfolio, and European retail distribution.
• Galbusera: Galbusera is an Italian manufacturer of biscuits, snacks, and sweet baked products with European distribution. Comparable to Solo Italia as an Italian producer of packaged sweet products targeting mainstream and premium European retail channels.

Broad incumbents

• Häagen-Dazs: Häagen-Dazs is a globally established premium frozen dessert brand with broad retail and foodservice presence. Comparable to Solo Italia as a higher-scale incumbent in the premium frozen dessert category, although with a much wider portfolio and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Solo Italia