Turatti

What Turatti does

Turatti S.r.l. is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer that designs and builds custom stand-alone machines and complete turnkey processing lines for the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Founded in Cavarzere (Veneto) in 1985 and operating globally from a 5,400+ m² in-house manufacturing facility, the company serves food processing enterprises across all five product gamma categories — I (fresh), II (canned), III (frozen), IV (fresh-cut ready-to-eat), and V (ready-to-heat) — with equipment covering receiving, washing, peeling, cutting, drying, cooking, cooling, weighing, calibrating, and packaging. Proprietary technologies include the Camel tubular washing system, VORTEX H high-volume spin dryer, SANTORINI-ST nebulization tunnel, KNOVE automated trimming table, TAS-21 mushroom peeler, and DSP-4P 4-track pepper processor, all built around Hygienic Design principles and sold under the Turatti, Tecnoceam, VGC, and RS Tecnology brand families. The company is a member of IFPA and operates under Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 (Modello Organizzativo 231) governance with an ethical code and whistleblowing policy.

The business model is project-based custom industrial equipment sales to enterprise food processors, complemented by a recurring Life Cycle Service (LCS) program of preventive maintenance, spare parts, remote support, and augmented-reality-assisted service. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales with regional area agents, anchored by HQ in Cavarzere, a North American hub in Salinas, California (since 2015), and channel partners including Itochu in Japan and A2TI in France. Named enterprise customers span Salad Club (Mitsubishi / Kewpie) across 16 Japanese IV-gamma and ready-meal plants, Agrial, Nature's Best, Morrisons, Ortoverde, and La Veneta.

Under continued family ownership following a 30% Entangled Capital SGR investment in March 2022, Turatti has executed a roll-up strategy: acquiring Tecnoceam (May 2022) to become self-described world leader in IV/V gamma machinery, VGC (February 2025) to enter the food-service sector, and RS Tecnology (December 2025) to add multifunction food-preparation robotics with induction heating. Concurrent organic activity has included product launches (VORTEX H, TAS-21, KNOVE, SANTORINI-ST, DSP-4P between 2021 and 2023), construction of a new Cavarzere production facility in 2022, and active participation in international trade fairs (Fruit Logistica, PACK EXPO, CFIA Rennes, INTERPOM, PROPAK MENA) through 2026.

Name

Turatti

Legal name

Turatti S.r.l.

Website

https://turatti.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1869

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Turatti S.r.l. is an Italian industrial machinery manufacturer that designs and builds custom processing lines and stand-alone equipment for fruit and vegetable food processors, serving enterprise customers across all five gamma categories from its Cavarzere headquarters and Salinas, California hub.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cavarzere

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Food Processing Machinery Sales: Turatti designs, manufactures, and sells stand-alone machines and complete processing lines for the fruit and vegetable industry. Revenue is generated through the sale of custom industrial equipment to food processing companies. Solutions span multiple processing stages including receiving, washing, peeling, cutting, drying, cooking, cooling, weighing, calibration, and packaging.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Turatti designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machinery and complete processing lines for the fresh fruit and vegetable processing industry. The portfolio covers the full production chain — receiving/feeding, washing, peeling, cutting, drying, cooking, cooling, weighing/calibration, and packaging — across five gamma categories (fresh, canned, frozen, fresh-cut ready-to-eat, and ready-to-heat). Products include stand-alone machines and turnkey lines sold B2B to food processing enterprises, complemented by the LCS (Lifecycle Services) maintenance and support program.

Product overview

Turatti is a world leader in designing and manufacturing industrial machinery and complete processing lines for fresh fruit and vegetable preparation. The product portfolio includes stand-alone machines and complete turnkey lines organized around product categories (leafy vegetables, broccoli/cauliflower/cabbage, mushrooms, potatoes/carrots/turnips, onions/eggplants/tomatoes/pumpkin, nutraceuticals, berries/fruits) and processing types (I Gamma through V Gamma). Core products include bunkers and feeding systems (Berlin, Madrid, Vienna, London, Europe models), stone removal equipment (Budapest), washing and treatment systems (Malibu, SANTORINI-ST), cutting and slicing machines (Shogun, Splitter, Apollo, Katana, Pomona, Hydra), peeling and trimming equipment (KNOVE, TAS-21, Hercules, Frazer), dewatering (VORTEX H), cooking (Giotto), and waste transport (Amalfi). The company provides Lifecycle Services (LCS) for ongoing maintenance and optimization. Recent acquisitions include Tecnoceam (2022) for IV and V gamma machinery, VGC (2025) for food service sector, and RS TECNOLOGY (2025) for multifunction food preparation robots with induction heating technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tecnoceam: Historical brand leader in production of machinery for fourth and fifth range processing - acquired by Turatti in 2022
• VGC
• RS Tecnology

Products and services

• Mod. Berlin — Feeding and mixing bunker Feeding and mixing bunker for continuous and constant feeding of processing lines for salads and baby leaf. Available in two sizes for line capacities of 400 kg/h and 800 kg/h baby leaf.
• Bunker di stoccaggio con ribalta bins — Storage bunker with bins tipper Storage bunker with bins tipper for constant feeding of processing lines for carrots and other bulky products, equipped with sluice gate to regulate product quantity.
• Mod. Madrid — Storage bunker for tubers Storage bunker for tubers designed for constant feeding of processing lines for carrots and other bulky products.
• Mod. Vienna — Big bags handling system Big bags handling and emptying system for tuber processing lines, with containment structure facilitating handling and unloading. Capacity: 2,000 kg.
• Mod. London — Bins tipper Bins tipper for filling supply bunkers using standard BINS or large containers, with adjustable product outlet. Available in fixed and mobile versions. Capacity: 600 kg.
• Mod. Europe — Trolleys tipper Trolleys tipper for feeding processing lines by tipping Europe-type trolleys. Easily adaptable to different needs. Capacity: 200 kg.
• Mod. Budapest — Cyclonic stone removal machine for tubers Cyclonic stone removal machine essential for eliminating stones and rocks before processing products like potatoes, carrots, celery-root, and red beets.
• Mod. Titano — Multi-automatic detorsoler for cauliflower and cabbage Automatic machine for detorsoling, deflowering, and cutting various products such as cauliflower and cabbage. Operates in continuous mode with manual feeding.
• Mod. Robespierre — Automatic head/tail remover and segmenter Machine for removing head and tail of oblong-shaped vegetables like carrots and eggplants. Can be equipped with transverse blade battery for product division.
• Mod. Turbon — Ergonomic peeling table Ergonomic peeling table fed with crates rather than a conveyor belt. Full crates are inserted from the head of the table and reach stations while empty crates return.
• Mod. Taurus — Celery-root slicer Machine for slicing celery-root into wedges, achieving regular cuts even with products of different sizes thanks to a centering system.
• Mod. Shogun — Manual slicer for tomatoes, oranges, and lemons Manual slicer for obtaining slices from tomatoes, oranges, and lemons, automatically eliminating both ends. Fixed cut thickness.
• Mod. Splitter — Rotary slicer / mango detorsoler Manually fed machine for slicing oranges, lemons, onions, tomatoes, apples, pears and similar products, obtaining up to 12 slices. Can be configured as a detorsoler for mango.
• Mod. Apollo — Vertical centrifugal slicer

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced food waste through equipment designed to make products last longer and preserve quality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RS TecnologycoreTechnology or Integration · 18 December 2025Turatti completed the acquisition of RS Tecnology in December 2025. RS Tecnology is an Italian company specializing in the design and production of multifunction robots for food preparation. The acquisition adds highly specialized expertise in technology, automation, and process innovation, including exclusive induction heating technology, further strengthening Turatti's position as a turnkey supplier.
• VGCcoreTechnology or Integration · 5 February 2025Turatti completed the acquisition of VGC in February 2025. VGC is an Italian company of excellence in industrial machinery for fruit and vegetable processing, with a distinctive focus on the Food Service sector. The acquisition consolidates Turatti's presence in the food service machinery market and enables the group to offer more personalized solutions to customers.
• XNextcoreTechnology or Integration · 7 February 2024Turatti and XNext announced an important international commercial partnership at Fruit Logistica 2024. XNext is a technology company specializing in food processing solutions. The partnership enables Turatti to integrate XNext's technological capabilities into its food processing solutions, strengthening the combined offering for customers.
• FBLminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2023New commercial partnership agreement between Turatti/Tecnoceam and FBL, announced in May 2023. The partnership extends Turatti's distribution and market reach in the fresh-cut processing sector.
• TecnoceamcoreTechnology or Integration · 3 May 2022Turatti acquired Tecnoceam in May 2022. The acquisition, backed by Dea Capital Alternative Funds and Entangled Capital, created the world leader in designing and producing machines for the IV and V gamma food processing industry. Tecnoceam specializes in machinery for the fourth and fifth gamma sectors.
• ItochucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItochu is a major Japanese sogo shosha (general trading company) headquartered in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka and Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo. Itochu represents Turatti in Japan, distributing Turatti processing equipment and serving as the commercial link between Turatti and major Japanese food processing companies including Salad Club, Mitsubishi, and Kewpie.
• A2TIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA2TI hosts Turatti at their exhibition stand (Hall 7 – Stand 7-C47) at the CFIA Rennes 2026 trade fair. This channel partnership allows Turatti to exhibit at the French market event under A2TI's local presence.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Marel: Icelandic-listed global provider of advanced food processing equipment, with growing exposure to fruit, vegetable, and prepared-food categories. Comparable as a larger incumbent competitor pursuing similar turnkey processing line opportunities for enterprise customers.
• TOMRA Systems: Norwegian-listed provider of sensor-based sorting and peeling equipment widely used in fruit, vegetable, and food processing lines. Directly comparable as a supplier of optical sorting and processing technology to the same fresh-produce customer base.
• GEA Group: German-listed global supplier of process technology and equipment for the food, dairy, and beverage industries, with a broad portfolio that includes fruit and vegetable processing lines. Directly comparable as a much larger incumbent competing for the same processor customers as Turatti across multiple gamma categories.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-based global supplier of process technologies for food, feed, and advanced materials, with a significant presence in fruit, vegetable, and grain processing. Comparable as a much larger, family-controlled incumbent selling complete processing lines to enterprise customers.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of food processing and air transport equipment, with a significant fresh-cut produce and protein processing portfolio. Comparable as a global incumbent offering integrated processing lines to the same enterprise food processors Turatti serves.

Direct peers

• Key Technology (Duravant): US-based designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, conveying, and processing equipment for fruits, vegetables, and other foods, owned by Duravant. Comparable as a specialized direct peer offering sorting and processing equipment to fresh-cut processors globally.
• Heat and Control: US-based privately held manufacturer of processing, seasoning, and coating equipment for the snack and prepared-food industries, with growing presence in fruit and vegetable processing. Comparable as a privately held, mid-sized specialist machinery OEM serving food processors with project-based sales.
• Urschel Laboratories: US-based privately held manufacturer of industrial cutting, slicing, and dicing equipment widely used in fruit and vegetable processing lines. Comparable as a privately held specialist machinery OEM with comparable product overlap in cutting/slicing.
• FAM (Stumpto): Belgian manufacturer of industrial cutting equipment for fruits and vegetables (part of the Stumpto group). Comparable as a smaller specialist competitor focused on slicing and dicing machinery for fresh-cut processors.

Regional players

• Herbert Kannegiesser: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial washing, sorting, and processing equipment with applications in food and laundry industries. Comparable as a mid-sized European privately held specialist with overlapping mechanical processing and hygienic design competencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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