Centrale del Latte di Roma

What Centrale del Latte di Roma does

Centrale del Latte di Roma S.p.A. is a Rome-based dairy processor founded on October 1, 1910, whose core business is manufacturing and distributing fresh, UHT, microfiltered, organic, and lactose-free milk alongside yogurt, cream, cheese, butter, prepared salads, fresh eggs, baked goods, and desserts to retail and HoReCa customers throughout the Lazio region of Italy. The company operates a single production facility at Via Fondi di Monastero (in service since January 1, 1979), which deploys microfiltration technology to extend shelf life while preserving fresh-milk taste and nutritional content, supported by an in-house quality control laboratory that conducts 48,718 quality checks per year across 71 parameters (~875,000 annual analytical determinations) via a pneumatic post sample transport system.

Business-model mechanics are anchored in one-time retail sales through grocery stores and supermarkets across Lazio, supplemented by the Bartist bar-partner network, the February 2024-launched Accademia Bartist barista training academy (a partnership with Coffee Academy Italia), the Passioni Romane / Raccolta Punti loyalty program with home delivery, and ancillary fee-based services including educational facility tours for schools, families, and technical-interest groups. The company is majority-owned by Roma Capitale (the Municipality of Rome) following a transition through Cirio and Parmalat ownership back to municipal control in 1997, with the distinctive structural feature that Lazio dairy farmers hold an 18.2% equity stake, vertically aligning raw-milk supply with the processor. The firm holds a stack of international certifications — UNI EN ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, IFS Food, UNI EN ISO 14001, UNI ISO 45001, and the 2024-obtained UNI/PdR 125:2022 gender equality certification — along with CCPB organic certification under Reg. CE 834/2007.

Name

Centrale del Latte di Roma

Legal name

Centrale del Latte di Roma S.p.A.

Website

https://centralelattediroma.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Centrale del Latte di Roma is a Rome-based dairy manufacturer founded in 1910 that produces and distributes fresh, UHT, microfiltered, organic, and lactose-free milk, yogurt, cream, cheese, and related dairy products to retail and HoReCa customers throughout the Lazio region of Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Label/Co-Manufactured Fluid Milk Processing (AFAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC), Dairy-Based Beverages Manufacturing (Flavored Milk, Lassi, Drinkable Yogurt) (AFAKAKAH)

Keywords

• Fresh dairy products
• Milk processing
• Microfiltration dairy
• Lactose-free dairy
• Traditional dairy manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Roma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh and Ultra-Fresh Dairy Products: Sale of milk (fresco, microfiltrato, UHT, biologico, delattosato), yogurt, cream, and cheese products through retail channels across Lazio
2. Specialty Dairy Products: Premium products including Latte Milcon Plus with added vitamins and probiotics, organic products, and lactose-free Elledì line
3. Bakery and Prepared Products: Baked goods (ciambelle, plumcake), desserts (budino, panna cotta), salads, and eggs sold through retail
4. Educational Services: School visits, family tours, and Bartist Academy barista training courses generating ancillary revenue

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Centrale del Latte di Roma is a historic Roman dairy manufacturer that processes and sells fresh, UHT, microfiltered, organic and lactose-free milk, cream, yogurt, mozzarella, stracchino, butter, baked goods, eggs, prepared salads and desserts under its own brands for individual consumers across the Lazio region. Production is supported by an in-house quality control lab and proprietary microfiltration technology, with ancillary services including the Accademia Bartist barista training academy and a home-delivery loyalty program.

Product overview

Centrale del Latte di Roma is a dairy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of milk and dairy products. The core product line includes fresh, UHT, and microfiltered milk in various types (whole, partially skimmed, skimmed, organic, delactose); fresh cream; yogurt in multiple varieties; cheese products (mozzarella, stracchino) and butter; baked goods (ciambelle and plumcakes); fresh eggs; prepared salads; and desserts (panna cotta and puddings). The company also operates Bartist, a bar selection initiative promoting quality milk-based breakfasts, and Accademia Bartist, a barista training academy. A loyalty program (Raccolta Punti) allows customers to collect points for rewards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh, UHT, microfiltered, organic and lactose-free milk (Centrale del Latte di Roma and Elledì lines)

Quantifiable outcome

• 48,718 quality checks per year on 71 parameters with 875,000 analytical determinations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Coffee Academy ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2024Collaboration to establish Accademia Bartist at Via Fondi di Monastero facility. The academy trains future coffee shop professionals with courses in basic barista skills, latte art, and bartending. Operationally launched February 2024 with prestigious national and international instructors and state-of-the-art technology.
• Lazio Dairy Farmers (Allevatori del Lazio)coreOthersDairy farmers hold 18.2% equity stake in the company. First buyer of milk in Lazio region, supporting local economy through direct milk purchases from regional farms.
• Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino GesùcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership since 2000 supporting pediatric healthcare. Donations include ambulance, orthodontic chair, microbiology microscope, and breast milk collection vehicle. Supported campaigns: 'Un Euro per un Bambino', 'Mettiamo su Casa', 'Futuriamo'.
• Caritas DiocesanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2015, daily fresh milk donations to Emporio della Solidarietà supporting disadvantaged families. Over 380,000 liters donated as of November 2024.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Müller Dairy: European dairy multinational active in fresh milk, yogurt, and dairy desserts across Italy. Comparable broad dairy product portfolio, though at materially larger scale and without CDR's regional Italian identity positioning.
• Parmalat (Lactalis Group): Italy's largest dairy group (now part of Lactalis) with national distribution across UHT milk, yogurt, and dairy desserts. Directly overlapping portfolio; former owner of Centrale del Latte di Roma and dominant shelf-space competitor.
• Danone Italia: Italian subsidiary of Danone specializing in fresh dairy, yogurt, and plant-based. Comparable on yogurt, fresh milk, and lactose-free categories (similar to CDR's Elledì line) with much larger scale and national distribution.
• Galbani (Lactalis): Italian cheese and dairy brand under Lactalis offering mozzarella, ricotta, and butter. Comparable on the cheese and butter product categories within CDR's caseari line, plus overlapping retail grocery positioning across Italy.

Direct peers

• Latteria Soresina: Italian dairy cooperative producing milk, cream, cheese (Grana Padano), and desserts. Comparable as a milk-processor-led cooperative model with vertically aligned farmer-supplier governance, like CDR's Lazio farmer equity structure.
• Sterilgarda Alimenti S.p.A. Italian dairy producer focused on UHT milk, cream, and yogurt under Sterilgarda and Latteria Soresina brands. Comparable branded fluid milk and cream portfolio addressing Italian retail and foodservice.
• Yomo (Lactalis): Italian fresh dairy brand specialized in yogurt, fresh milk, and desserts, owned by Lactalis. Directly comparable on retail yogurt and fresh-milk categories served to Italian households through grocery channels.
• Latteria di Chioggia: Regional Italian dairy processor producing fresh milk, cheese, and yogurts with strong local identity. Comparable as a regionally anchored Italian dairy emphasizing territorial provenance and short supply chain.
• Granarolo S.p.A. Italian multi-regional dairy producer offering fresh milk, yogurt, cheese, and bakery products. Closest analog in scale, product portfolio breadth, and Italian branded-dairy model; also operates a farmer-supplier cooperative governance structure.

Regional players

• Latteria Merano / Mila: Northern Italian dairy cooperative (Alto Adige) producing fresh milk, yogurt, and cheese with strong local territorial identity. Comparable as a regional Italian dairy brand built on local provenance and farmer-aligned supply, though geographically distinct from CDR's Lazio heartland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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