Levoni

What Levoni does

Levoni S.p.A. Società Benefit is a fourth-generation, family-owned Italian charcuterie producer founded in 1911 by Ezechiello Levoni and headquartered in Castellucchio (Mantua). The company manufactures more than 300 specialty deli meat products — salami (including the heritage Salame Ungherese, Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora DOP, Salame Mantovano, Salame Vecchia Osteria, and Salame Magnum 1.5m), Parma and San Daniele DOP prosciutto, mortadella (notably Mortadella Oro con Pistacchio), cooked hams, and regional specialties such as Culatta, Cotechino, Guanciale, Lardo, and Lombetto — exclusively from 100% Italian pork certified under UNI EN ISO 22005. Production is vertically integrated across five owned sites: the Castellucchio headquarters, the Mec Carni abattoir in Marcaria, the Lesignano de' Bagni Parma DOP facility (120,000+ hams/year), the San Daniele del Friuli aging plant (100,000+ hams/year), and the Corniglio prosciuttificio acquired in 2021. Core technology combines traditional artisanal methods (natural smoking with Austro-Hungarian mountain wood blends) with a real-time quality control laboratory and certifications spanning BRC, ISO 14001, KIWA animal welfare, and IVSI Manifesto compliance.

The business generates revenue primarily through B2B wholesale of branded Italian salumi to a network of 10,000+ domestic charcuteries, butcher shops, and caterers; an exclusive Stazione Levoni partner program of restaurants, pizzerias, and cafés; export distribution to more than 50 countries (with wholly-owned subsidiaries Levoni America Corp. and Carlo Foppa SA handling the US and Swiss markets respectively); direct-to-consumer e-commerce via shop.levoni.it; and a premium L'Artemano sub-brand for the gastronomy channel. Pricing is unit/weight-based across a range of SKUs (e.g., Würstel Servelade €2.60/200g, Salsiccia Stagionata Romagnola €11.80/500g, Mortadella Oro con Pistacchio €14.00/800g, Salame Mantovano €26.30/kg). The marketing mix is anchored on the Assaggezza Academy educational platform, the Levoni ♥ Pizza pizzaioli partnership program, food exhibitions (Identità Milano, Gourmet Selection), and editorial recipe content. In 2025 the company formally converted to a Società Benefit, embedding stakeholder, animal welfare, and environmental commitments into its governance and publishing its first Impact Report.

Name

Levoni

Legal name

Levoni S.p.A. Società Benefit

Website

https://levoni.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Levoni is a fourth-generation family-owned Italian producer of premium deli meats, manufacturing 300+ salami, prosciutto, mortadella, and cooked ham products from 100% Italian pork across five owned production sites, serving 10,000+ domestic clients and exporting to 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Cured Meats (Salumi)

NAICS

Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Animal (except Poultry) Slaughtering (311611), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Meat Packing Plants (2011), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented & Air-Dried Charcuterie (Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto-Style) (AFANAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cured Meats (Dry-Cured, Wet-Cured, Hams, Bacon) (AFANAEAA), Cooked/Ready-to-Eat Pork Products (Fully Cooked, Sliced, Diced) (AFANABAG), Deli Meats & Luncheon Meats (Sliced/Portioned Cold Cuts) (AFANAEAD)

Keywords

• Italian cured meats
• Salami production
• Prosciutto manufacturing
• Premium charcuterie
• Deli meats

Headquarters

HQ city

Castellucchio

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Deli Meat Products: Levoni generates revenue through the production and sale of premium Italian deli meats including salami, mortadella, cured ham, cooked ham, and specialty products. Products are sold through multiple channels including B2B (delicatessens, restaurants, retailers), B2C e-commerce, and export distribution.
2. E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through shop.levoni.it offering the full product range with free shipping above €65, including gift boxes and accessories

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Levoni produces and sells premium Italian cured meats (salumi), including salami, prosciutto, mortadella, cooked hams, and specialty charcuterie, made exclusively from 100% Italian pork. Across five production sites in Italy, the company manufactures over 300 specialty products, distributed through its own e-commerce platform, Levoni delicatessens, foodservice partners, and export networks to more than 50 countries.

Product overview

Levoni is a fourth-generation family-owned Italian deli meats company (Società Benefit since 2025) producing over 300 specialty products made exclusively with 100% Italian pork. The product portfolio centers on traditional Italian charcuterie including various salami (Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora DOP, Salame Mantovano, Salame Ungherese, Salame Vecchia Osteria, Salame Magnum 1.5m), cooked hams (Prosciutti Cotti line), mortadella (including Mortadella Oro con Pistacchio), and specialty products (Culatta, Cotechino, Guanciale, Lardo, Lombetto). Premium offerings include the L'Artemano line for delicatessens and restaurants, while convenience products are served through the Salumi Affettati (pre-sliced meats) category with ranges INSTILE, INLOVE, CLASSICA, INFORMA, and INCUCINA. The company also operates the Assaggezza Academy for culinary education and partners with pizzerias throughout Italy. Distribution spans 10,000+ customers in Italy and presence in more than 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Artemano: Premium line of deli meats produced in limited quantities for charcuteries, restaurants and cafes, featuring the finest Levoni specialties with artisanal production and traditional recipes
• Assaggezza
• Stazione Levoni
• Levonetto
• Vecchia Osteria

Products and services

• Salame Ungherese Iconic Levoni salami since 1913, lightly naturally smoked according to ancient recipes with a sweet, aromatic, and round taste. Heritage product and brand-defining SKU.
• Salamini Italiani alla Cacciatora DOP DOP-certified small salamis of Italian tradition, with decisive flavor of white and black pepper.
• Salame Mantovano con Aglio Italiano Salami from Mantua tradition with refined garlic notes and cracked peppercorns, weighing 1 kg.
• Salame Magnum 1.5m Large-format salami measuring 1.5 meters designed for special occasions, showcasing Levoni's mastery in charcuterie craftsmanship.
• Salame Vecchia Osteria Traditional country-style salami with delicate garlic and wine notes, reflecting rural Levoni tradition.
• Salame Levonetto Ungherese Finely minced salami, lightly smoked using natural methods, with sweet, aromatic and round flavor, 300 g.
• Salsiccia Stagionata Romagnola Aged sausage from Romagna tradition, horseshoe-shaped with spiced aroma and harmonious flavor with light white pepper notes, 500 g.
• Salsiccia Stagionata Napoli Traditional horseshoe-shaped aged sausage with light smokiness and pleasant flavor, 400 g.
• Würstel Servelade Steam-cooked sausages with enveloping, lightly smoked flavor following an ancient Levoni recipe, 200 g.
• Mortadella Oro con Pistacchio Exclusive Mortadella recipe featuring Bronte DOP green pistachios, weighing 800 g, representing one of Levoni's most beloved specialties.
• L'Artemano Premium Charcuterie Line Premium artisan charcuterie line produced in limited quantities for delicatessens, restaurants, and cafés, featuring selected Italian meats, meticulous ingredient choice, and master charcutiers' expertise.
• Prosciutti Cotti (Cooked Hams) Line Cooked hams made from the finest pork legs using exclusive recipes, slowly massaged to blend aromas with the meat, then steam-cooked for tenderness and delicate flavor. Includes varieties such as Corona Intenso, Corona 204-206, Corona Magnum, Corona Rôti aux Herbes Méditerranéennes, Corona Fumé, Corona au Miel Italien, Scelto Alfiere, Scelto Corona, and Jolly.
• Salumi Affettati (Pre-sliced Deli Meats) Pre-sliced deli meats available in INSTILE, INLOVE, CLASSICA, INFORMA, and INCUCINA ranges, designed for convenience while maintaining traditional Italian butchery quality.
• Salumi e Tartufo (Deli Meats with Truffle) Specialty deli meats infused with truffle, combining premium Italian charcuterie with aromatic truffle for gourmet applications.
• Specialità Italiane (Culatta, Cotechino, Guanciale, Lardo, Lombetto) Unique specialty cured meat products representing regional Italian charcuterie traditions.
• Confezioni Regalo (Gift Boxes) Curated gift boxes featuring Levoni's gourmet specialties, available as downloadable catalogs and customizable selections.
• Assaggezza Academy Levoni's academy dedicated to promoting Italian deli meat culture among professionals and enthusiasts through courses, public events, and training on charcuterie.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Italian certification applied to all 300+ products voluntarily
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Levono (likely Levoni - typo in source)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Levoni was named as presenting sponsor for Seattle's floating World Cup fan zone project on the city's waterfront. The project, running from June 11 to July 6, featured a soccer pitch on a barge at Waterfront Park, hosted by MLS Sounders, NWSL Reign, Rave Foundation, and Friends of Waterfront Park.
• Stazione Levoni Partner EstablishmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStazione Levoni is an exclusive circuit of gastronomic excellence partnering with restaurants, pizzerias, and delicatessens. Partners receive early product previews, promotional activities, continuous updates on Levoni universe and charcuterie trends, event participation, training, and visibility on Levoni channels. The program organizes exclusive events throughout the year for partner recognition.
• Italian Pizzerias (Lorenzo Sirabella, Diego Vitagliano, Roberta Esposito, Filippo Bonamici, Enrico Murdocco, Daniele Campana, Denis Lovatel, Giovanni Mandara)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevoni has established partnerships with renowned Italian pizzaioli who create signature pizzas featuring Levoni deli meats. These collaborations showcase Levoni products as protagonists of the white art, combining traditional Italian deli meats with artisanal pizza.
• KIWAcoreOthersInternational certification body providing animal welfare certifications (DT040, DT035) for Levoni's Animal Welfare Filière product line, verifying compliance with standards exceeding European regulations
• IVSI (Istituto Valorizzazione Salumi Italiani)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLevoni participates in IVSI initiatives and follows the IVSI Manifesto - a charter of values covering history, tradition, information, training, quality, sustainability, territorial connection, Italian lifestyle, teamwork and future orientation
• ASSICAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian meat industry association where Levoni contributes to working groups on animal welfare standards and international reference norms development. Levoni helped establish the technical specification for animal welfare and responsible medication use.
• Università di Padova - Dipartimento di Biomedicina Comparata e AlimentazioneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research and development in animal welfare and food safety
• Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore di Cremona (SMEA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Catholic University of the Sacred Heart for research and development in food science and technology
• Carlo Foppa SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distribution partner acquired by Levoni in 2023, ensuring direct control over Swiss market distribution
• Levoni America Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS subsidiary founded in 2014 to ensure greater presence in the United States market, managing distribution and sales operations in North America

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Boar's Head: US premium delicatessen meats producer with analogous 'premium heritage brand' positioning to Levoni, focused on sliced deli meats, prosciutto, and salami for retail and foodservice. Comparable in category and premium positioning, but US-focused rather than Italian.

Direct peers

• Fratelli Beretta: Italian family-owned producer of cured meats (salumi, mortadella, cooked hams) with overlapping product range and similar B2B foodservice and retail distribution model in Italy and abroad. Closest like-for-like peer to Levoni in scale and category focus.
• Rovagnati: Italian salumi and cooked ham producer (famous for Gran Biscotto and Italian-style Bresaola) operating in the same premium cured-meats category with similar foodservice and retail presence. Directly comparable product portfolio and geographic footprint.
• Villani Salumi: Historic Italian salumi producer (founded 1886) specializing in mortadella, salami, and cooked hams with strong domestic Italian retail and delicatessen presence. Direct overlap with Levoni's core product categories.
• Fiorucci: Italian cured-meat and deli brand (now part of Cremonini/INALCA group) producing salami, mortadella, prosciutto and pancetta for retail and foodservice. Directly comparable in product mix and target segments.
• Citterio: Italian producer of salami, prosciutto, and cooked hams with strong foodservice and retail positions in Italy and international markets. Directly comparable in cured-meat manufacturing and B2B distribution.
• Prosciuttificio Galloni: Italian Parma ham specialist and broader salumi producer with deep foodservice relationships across Italy. Comparable in DOP prosciutto production capacity and premium positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Salumificio F.lli Beretta (Spain: Grupo Jorge): European pork and cured meats group with Spanish heritage and pan-European distribution including Italy. Comparable in cured-meat manufacturing but operates at broader, more industrial scale.
• Campofrío Food Group: Major European processed and cured meats company (now part of Sigma/Sweetwell) operating across Italy and broader Europe with salami and cooked ham brands. Larger, broader incumbent with overlapping categories.

Emerging players

• Salumificio La Perla: Specialist Italian salami producer (Tortona) focused on artisanal, slow-fermented cured meats with strong delicatessen and foodservice distribution. Niche overlap with Levoni's premium charcuterie offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/levonisalumi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/levoni-spa

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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