Nappi 1911

What Nappi 1911 does

Nappi 1911 S.p.A. is a fourth-generation Italian family-owned manufacturer of semi-finished food ingredients, founded in 1911 and headquartered in San Gennaro Vesuviano (Naples), Italy. The company produces bases, pastes, variegates, toppings, candied fruits, dried nuts, spreadable creams, ice cream bases, and specialty confectionery ingredients for artisan gelaterias, pastry shops, frozen yogurt shops, the industrial confectionery sector, and Ho.Re.Ca. food service operators. The portfolio spans premium lines (Sicilian pistachio and Piedmont IGP hazelnut pastes, Amarena cherries), specialty segments (Veggy Mix vegan bases, Zero/Sugar-Free line, Linea Premium, Golosotte, Gourmet, Semifreddo), and functional categories including croissanteria premixes and cocktail garnishes. Key technical capabilities include cold processing technology for ice cream and fruit bases with varied milk/water concentrations, specialized Amarena cherry variety selection and syrup preparation, and a broad cold-processing and candying heritage.

The company employs more than 200 people, led by CEO Michele Nappi (fourth generation), and exports to over 90 countries. The business model is sales-led B2B, combining direct sales to mid-market artisan customers with an international distributor network serving enterprise customers in confectionery and Ho.Re.Ca. GTM relies heavily on international trade shows (Gulfood Dubai, Sigep Rimini, Anuga Cologne, Hotelex Shanghai), multilingual product catalogs, the Nappi Academy training program, and award-driven brand credibility (consecutive Superior Taste Awards 2017-2023, Diamond/Crystal Taste Award from ITI, Premio Industria Felix 2020 and 2021). The company holds IFS FOOD (GFSI), SEDEX, RSPO, and Fairtrade certifications, positioning it for private-label and large retailer supply. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue figures are not publicly reported, and ownership remains entirely within the founding family with no disclosed institutional capital.

Name

Nappi 1911

Legal name

Nappi 1911 S.p.A.

Website

https://nappi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nappi 1911 is a fourth-generation, family-owned Italian manufacturer of semi-finished ingredients (bases, pastes, variegates, candied fruits, dried nuts) for artisan gelaterias, pastry shops, frozen yogurt shops, confectionery industry, and Ho.Re.Ca. operators, exporting to 90+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Confectionery Ingredients Manufacturing

NAICS

Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930), Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing (311412)

SIC

Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ice Cream & Refrigerated Desserts (CRADACAE), Ice Cream & Gelato Shops (THAFAGAA), Frozen Yogurt Shops (THAFAGAB), Plant-Based Frozen Desserts Processing (Non-Dairy Ice Cream, Gelato, Novelties) (AFAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Ice cream bases
• Gelato ingredients
• Pastry ingredients
• Candied fruits
• Confectionery ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Napoli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Food Ingredients Manufacturing: Manufacture and sale of semi-finished products and ingredients to artisan gelaterias, pastry shops, yogurt shops, confectionery industry, and Ho.Re.Ca. sector

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nappi 1911 manufactures and sells semi-finished products and ingredients for gelateria (artisan ice cream), pasticceria (pastry), yogurteria (frozen yogurt), and the confectionery industry, plus the Ho.Re.Ca. food service sector. The portfolio spans ice cream bases (cream and fruit bases for hot and cold processing), flavor pastes (hazelnut, pistachio, IGP-certified), variegated toppings, topping sauces, spreadable creams, candied fruits (Amarena cherries, Maraschino cherries, citrus cubes), dried nuts and granular toppings, and specialty vegan and sugar-free lines. Products are produced in San Gennaro Vesuviano (Naples), Italy and exported to over 90 countries through B2B direct sales and an international distribution network.

Product overview

Nappi 1911 is an Italian family-owned company (four generations since 1911) specializing in the production of semi-finished products and ingredients for gelateria (ice cream), pasticceria (pastry), yogurteria (frozen yogurt), and the confectionery industry. The company operates from San Gennaro Vesuviano, Naples, Italy, and exports to over 90 countries. The product portfolio centers on: fruit-based products (Amarena cherries in syrup, Maraschino cherries, candied fruits including citrus cubes and peels); dried nuts and granular toppings (hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, peanuts, both roasted and caramelized); ice cream bases (cream bases and fruit bases for hot and cold processing with various milk concentrations); flavor pastes (hazelnut and pistachio pastes including IGP-certified varieties); variegated toppings and sauces for gelato and pastry (Pistachio Crunch, Nappirock, Biscocooky, Coffee Crunch, and many more); spreadable creams (NocciolCrem and variants); and specialty lines including Premium Line, Gourmet, Golosotte, Semifreddo Line, Vegan bases, and Zero/Sugar-Free products. The company is known for its Amarena Golden, which has won the prestigious Diamond Taste Award from the International Taste Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amarena Cherries in Syrup Premium Amarena sour cherries in syrup available in various formats and presentations, including with stem, hard, soft varieties, and Amarena Golden (Diamond Taste Award from ITI). Used by artisan gelaterias and pastry shops.
• Cocktail Maraschino Cherries Cocktail maraschino cherries, with or without stem, in red and yellow colors. Sized in formats from 225g jars up to 4.8kg tins. Used for pastry decoration and cocktail bars.
• Candied Fruit (Frutta Candita) Candied fruit range including whole cherries, mixed whole fruit, cubed fruit (citrus cubes such as Cedar Diamante, Mixed Extra, Orange + Lemon), cut fruit, and purees for artisan gelateria and pasticceria.
• Dried and Roasted Nuts with Granular Toppings Selection of dried and roasted nuts including hazelnuts, pistachios, almonds, walnuts, peanuts, coconut grain, sultanas, plus caramelized/crunchy toppings and granular toppings such as pralined almond and pistachio granular and hazelnut granular P.
• Ice Cream Bases (Base Gelato) Semi-finished bases for gelato production, available as cream bases (hot and cold processing) and fruit bases in various milk/water concentrations (50g, 100g, 150g, 250g, 350g per liter). Includes Base Real Frutta (cold processing fruit base, 100g per liter water) and Base Maya / Base Maya F/100 (cream bases for hot and cold processing).
• Flavor Pastes (Pasta) Concentrated flavor pastes including hazelnut pastes (Nocciola P, Premium Sicily, IGP Piedmont, Giffoni IGP) and pistachio pastes (Pure, Premium Sicily, Mediterranean). Dosage typically 100/120g per kg mixture. Packaging: 2 buckets of 5kg. Applications: Gelato, Pastry.
• Variegated Toppings (Variegati) Variegated toppings for gelato and pastry including Pistachio Crunch, Nappirock (hazelnut-cocoa with roasted hazelnuts), Biscocooky, Biscottella, Biscottella Dark, Coffee Crunch, Strawberry, Apricot of Vesuvius, Salted Peanuts, Croccoriso, and others. Packaged in 2-bucket 3.5kg or 6kg formats.
• Topping Sauces Topping sauces for gelato and yogurt in flavors including Amarena, Caramel, Kiwi, Nappirock, Noccioloso, Peanut Butter, Pistachio, Salted Caramel, Strawberry, and White Chocolate.
• Spreadable Creams (Creme Spalmabili) Spreadable creams including NocciolCrem, Nocciolissima, and specialty creams including sugar-free versions, for pastry and gelato applications.
• Crunchy Spreadable Creams (Creme Crunch) Crunchy spreadable creams including Nappirock Crema Crunch for pastry applications.
• Yogurt Shop Products Products for yogurt shops including Frozen Yogurt, Yogurt Ice, Yogurt Mix, and various toppings for frozen yogurt applications.
• Vegan Ice Cream Bases (Veggy Mix) Vegan ice cream bases including Veggy Mix Vegan Base and Veggy Mix Vegan Zero (no added sugar), lactose-free options.
• Sugar-Free and No-Added-Sugar Products (Zero Line) Sugar-free and no-added-sugar products including Nocciolcrem Sugar Free, Variegato Nappirock Zero Slash, Variegato Nocciolissima Zero Slash, Variegato Pistacchioso Crock Zero Slash, and prepared bases.
• Semifreddo Line (Linea Semifreddi) Products for semifreddo and frozen dessert preparation including powder preparations for cakes (Brioche Mix, Brownie Mix, Caprese Cake, Chocolate Cake, Lemon Caprese, Red Velvet), mousse creams, praline fillings, biscuit meals, and decorative granular.

Quantifiable outcome

• Superior Taste Award for 7+ consecutive years (2017-2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

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Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PreGel: Italian-headquartered global manufacturer of bases, pastes, variegates and toppings for artisan gelato and pastry shops; closely comparable to Nappi's gelateria product lines and multi-country B2B distribution model.
• Irca (IRCA Group / Cacao Barry–adjacent ingredient platform): Italian confectionery and pastry ingredients manufacturer (bases, fillings, fruit preparations); overlaps with Nappi's pasticceria and confectionery-industry product lines and its B2B industrial customer segment.
• Mec3: Italian maker of gelato and pastry ingredients (bases, pastes, variegates) with strong presence in artisan gelateria and pasticceria channels internationally; competes head-to-head with Nappi's core gelateria portfolio.
• Modecor: Italian manufacturer of confectionery decorations, toppings and pastry ingredients serving artisan bakers and gelato makers; competes with Nappi in variegates, toppings and decorative/confectionery ingredient categories.
• Sosa Ingredients: Spanish professional pastry and gelato ingredients maker (bases, textures, flavors, toppings); directly comparable to Nappi's artisan pastry/gelato product portfolio and serves the same mid-market B2B artisan customer base.
• Fabbri 1905: Italian family-owned manufacturer of amarena cherries, syrups, pastry and gelato ingredients founded in 1905; the most direct comparable to Nappi given overlap in amarena/fruit ingredients, gelato bases, and B2B distribution to artisan gelaterias and patisseries globally.

Broad incumbents

• Pernigotti: Historic Italian brand producing gelato, confectionery and ingredient products for retail and foodservice; broader portfolio than Nappi (includes branded consumer gelato) but overlaps on ingredient and B2B gelato offerings.
• Barry Callebaut: Global chocolate and specialty ingredient giant supplying pastry and gelato manufacturers; not a single-category competitor to Nappi's amarena/pistachio bases but a broad incumbent whose scale, private-label capability and certification base pressures Nappi in industrial pastry/dessert RFPs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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