Oleificio Zucchi

What Oleificio Zucchi does

Oleificio Zucchi S.p.A. is an Italian producer and packager of olive oils, seed oils, flavored oils, and vinegars founded in 1810 and headquartered at Via Acquaviva 12, Cremona, Italy. The company is privately held under Italian S.p.A. (Società Per Azioni) corporate form, with no identified parent company, public listing, or external institutional investment in the available data. The product portfolio spans four categories: olive oils (including 100% Italian extra virgin, EU-origin extra virgin, organic, Sicilian IGP, and sustainable variants), seed oils (sunflower, corn, soybean, peanut, linseed, sesame, including organic and high-oleic options), flavored extra virgin olive oils (chili, garlic, lemon, basil, pesto, truffle, and specialty trios), and vinegars (Modena Balsamic IGP, red wine, white wine, apple cider). Technical and operational capabilities center on blending expertise (formalized through the Blending Academy initiative, Blending Experience events, and a published book on blending art), fully traced and certified Italian supply chains, Life Cycle Assessment studies using the European Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology, and a sustainable packaging program (minimum 70% recycled glass bottles, 50%/30% R-PET seed oil bottles, FSC-certified cartons, PVC cover elimination).

Revenue is generated through one-time product sales across two primary channels: Modern Distribution (Italian supermarkets and retail chains) and the Out-of-Home/Ho.Re.Ca. food service channel, with a complementary direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at zucchi.com. Consumer pricing is publicly disclosed on the e-commerce site (e.g., €10.67 per liter for flagship OLIO EVO 100% Italiano Sostenibile, €2.66 per liter for the Friggimi frying oil blend, €3.33 per liter for white wine vinegar), while B2B Ho.Re.Ca. pricing is handled through a dedicated sales network. The company's strategic positioning is anchored on heritage (over two centuries of operation), sustainability leadership (Made Green in Italy Class A certification obtained in 2024, Legambiente partnership covering five product lines, Product of the Year 2016 award in the Oil category), and supply chain transparency (QR code traceability, voluntary chemical residue limits below legal minimums). Recent strategic activity includes the 2025 launch of Fritto Libero! frying oil, a 2025 brand identity refresh, and a 2024 sustainable packaging overhaul.

Name

Oleificio Zucchi

Legal name

Oleificio Zucchi S.P.A.

Website

https://zucchi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1810

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Oleificio Zucchi is a privately held Italian producer of olive oils, seed oils, flavored oils, and vinegars founded in 1810 in Cremona, serving Italian consumers through modern retail and Ho.Re.Ca. food service channels alongside a direct e-commerce storefront, with a strategic focus on sustainability-certified, fully traced Italian supply chains.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Edible Oils and Condiments

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Food Manufacturing (311), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Tropical Oils Processing (Avocado, Sesame, Peanut, Rice Bran, Grapeseed) (AFAKAEAE), Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB), Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN)

Keywords

• Olive oil production
• Seed oil manufacturing
• Sustainable edible oils
• Italian condiments
• Food service oils

Headquarters

HQ city

Crema

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaged Consumer Goods - Retail: Sale of branded olive oils, seed oils, flavored oils, and vinegars through modern retail distribution (supermarkets) and the company's own e-commerce shop. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases at various price points across multiple product tiers (budget to premium sustainable).
2. Food Service / Ho.Re.Ca. Bulk and table-format product sales to professional kitchens, restaurants, and catering businesses. Products available in 5L PET and 3-5L can formats for professional use.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oleificio Zucchi produces, blends, and packages a wide range of extra virgin olive oils (100% Italian, EU origin, organic, IGP-certified, Dolce Fruttato), seed oils (sunflower, corn, soybean, peanut, sesame, linseed), flavored oils infused with herbs and spices, and vinegars (Modena Balsamic IGP, wine vinegars, apple cider). Products are sold through Italian supermarket chains (Modern Distribution), the Ho.Re.Ca. food service channel in bulk and table formats, and the company's own e-commerce shop, with the sustainable "Made Green in Italy" EVO and Legambiente-recommended lines as flagship offerings.

Product overview

Oleificio Zucchi is an Italian olive oil and food products company with over two centuries of history (established 1810). The product portfolio is organized across four main categories: Oli da olive (olive oils including extra virgin, sustainable, organic, and IGP certified varieties), Oli di semi (seed oils including sunflower, corn, soybean, peanut, linseed, and sesame oils, many available in organic and sustainable traced variants), Condimenti aromatizzati (flavored extra virgin olive oils infused with herbs, spices, and aromatics like chili, garlic, lemon, basil, pesto, truffle, and specialty blends), and Aceti (vinegars including Modena balsamic IGP, red wine, white wine, and apple cider vinegars). The company serves both retail (modern distribution) and food service (Ho.Re.Ca.) channels with products ranging from consumer-sized bottles to professional catering formats. Notable sub-brands include the sustainable line certified Made Green in Italy, the Legambiente-recommended product line, and the new FRITTO LIBERO! frying oil. Products are marketed with strong sustainability credentials including traced Italian supply chains, recycled packaging materials, and environmental certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blending Academy: Educational initiative focused on the art of blending olive oils
• Blending Experience
• Fritto Libero!
• Friggimi
• Consigliati da Legambiente

Products and services

• OLIO EVO 100% Italiano Sostenibile (Sustainable Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Extra virgin olive oil from 100% Italian olives, sourced from a fully traced and certified sustainable supply chain. Achieved Made Green in Italy Class A rating across all formats (500ml: 142pts, 750ml: 129pts, 1L: 131pts, all below the Class A threshold of ≤147). Sold to consumers via retail and e-commerce and to food service professionals.
• Olio Extra Vergine 100% Italiano (100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Extra virgin olive oil 100% Italian origin, available in 750ml and other retail formats for everyday home cooking and food preparation.
• Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Biologico (Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Organic extra virgin olive oil 100% Italian origin, sourced from organic farming, for consumers seeking certified-organic olive oils.
• Olio EVO Sicilia IGP Extra virgin olive oil with Sicilian Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) certification, for consumers seeking regionally certified Italian olive oils.
• Olio Extra Vergine Dolce Fruttato (Light Fruity Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Light, fruity extra virgin olive oil ideal for cooking without altering the flavor of dishes, available in retail and food service table formats.
• Olio di Semi di Girasole 100% Italiano (100% Italian Sunflower Seed Oil) Sunflower seed oil 100% Italian origin, sourced from a traced and sustainable supply chain, sold to retail and food service channels.
• Girasole Biologico (Organic Sunflower Seed Oil) Organic sunflower seed oil from organic farming, for consumers seeking certified-organic seed oils.
• Olio di Semi di Mais 100% Italiano (100% Italian Corn Seed Oil) Corn seed oil 100% Italian origin from a traced and certified supply chain, sold to retail and food service channels.
• Olio di Semi di Soia 100% Italiano non OGM Non-GMO soybean seed oil 100% Italian origin from a traced and sustainable supply chain, for retail and food service use.
• Olio di Semi di Arachide (Peanut Seed Oil) Peanut seed oil for specialized cooking applications, sold to retail consumers.
• Olio di Semi di Sesamo (Sesame Seed Oil) Sesame seed oil for ethnic and innovative culinary preparations, sold to retail consumers.
• Fritto Libero! (Free Frying Oil) New generation deep frying oil that frees taste — light, golden, crispy frying with high digestibility; palm-oil-free blend for retail consumers.
• Friggimi 100% Italiano da Filiera Tracciata e Sostenibile Blend of sunflower and high oleic sunflower oils, 100% Italian, from a traced and sustainable supply chain, specifically formulated for light, golden, crispy frying with high digestibility; palm oil free.
• Condimenti Aromatizzati (Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oils) Range of extra virgin olive oils infused with herbs, spices, and aromatics (Peperoncino/chili, Aglio/garlic, Limone/lemon, Basilico/basil, Pesto, Tartufo/truffle, Cipolla e Scalogno/onion and shallot), plus trios (Speciale Cucina, Speciale Cucina Gourmet, Speciale Pasta) for retail consumers.
• Aceto di Modena IGP (Modena Balsamic Vinegar) Modena Balsamic Vinegar with Protected Geographical Indication (IGP) certification, available in standard and 250ml formats, for retail and food service.
• Aceti di Vino (Wine Vinegars) and Aceto di Mele White wine vinegar (Aceto di Vino Bianco, 7% acidity) and red wine vinegar (Aceto di Vino Rosso) from a careful selection and blending of Italian wines, plus Italian apple cider vinegar (Aceto di Mele). Available for retail and food service.
• Tris (Tripack) Gift Sets (Olive Oils, Seed Oils, Vinegars) Tripack gift sets including Tris Oliva (three olive oils), Tris La Nostra Idea di Olio, Selezione Speciale Tris Semi 100% Italiani Zucchi, and Tris Aceti (three vinegars) for retail gifting and home use.
• Ho.Re.Ca. Food Service Line (Bulk and Table Formats) Dedicated food service product line for restaurants, hotels, catering, and professional kitchens: large catering sizes (5L PET and 3-5L cans) plus table-format products (100% Italian EVO, organic EVO, EU Dolce Fruttato EVO, wine vinegars, apple cider vinegars, Modena balsamic vinegar PGI). B2B inquiries handled via the dedicated commercial sales network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Made Green in Italy Class A rating: 500ml (142pts), 750ml (129pts), 1L (131pts) — all below the Class A threshold of ≤147 points
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LegambientecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOleificio Zucchi partnered with Legambiente (Italian environmental association) to develop a voluntary specification (disciplinare) covering the entire production chain. This partnership resulted in the 'Consigliato da Legambiente' badge on five product lines and includes QR code traceability for consumers. The collaboration sets chemical residue limits below legally mandated minimums and incorporates green packaging solutions (FSC labels, recycled cartons, R-PET bottles).
• Cereal DockscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZucchi signed a framework supply agreement with Cereal Docks for the seed oil supply chain, ensuring traced and certified Italian sourcing for seed-based products. This partnership is central to the Legambiente-endorsed product lines.
• CSQA CertificazionicoreOthersCSQA is the third-party certification body that issues the DTP 125 sustainable olive oil certification and verifies the Made Green in Italy Product Environmental Footprint studies for Zucchi products.
• Aipo, CNO, Confoliva, Unapol, Unaprol, UnascominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSix major Italian olive oil producer organizations (Aipo, CNO, Confoliva, Unapol, Unaprol, Unasco) collaborated with Zucchi on the voluntary specification for the Legambiente-endorsed sustainable olive oil line, contributing to supply chain standards and quality assurance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Monini: Italian olive oil producer founded in 1920, headquartered in Spoleto. Closely comparable to Zucchi across Italian heritage, premium positioning, multi-channel retail and Ho.Re.Ca. distribution, and a portfolio spanning EVO, flavored oils, and vinegars.
• Salov (Filippo Berio): Italian-founded olive oil brand now under Salov, one of the largest branded olive oil players. Directly comparable on Italian heritage, EVO portfolio breadth, and dual retail/Ho.Re.Ca. distribution, with significantly larger international scale.
• Carapelli: Italian olive oil brand, now part of Deoleo, competing in the same branded EVO category in modern retail. Directly comparable product mix (EVO, organic, specialty origins) and Italian retail footprint.
• Sagra: Italian olive oil brand with a multi-tier portfolio (everyday to premium) sold mainly through Italian modern distribution. Directly comparable positioning to Zucchi in retail EVO and seed oils.
• Basso Olive Oil (Fratelli Basso): Italian olive oil producer established in 1808 (similar heritage to Zucchi) with EVO and flavored oil portfolio sold in retail and food service channels. Comparable on heritage, product breadth, and dual-channel go-to-market.
• Ponti (Acetificio Ponti): Italian condiment specialist in vinegars, including Modena balsamic PGI and flavored variants. Directly comparable to Zucchi's Aceti category and adjacent to its flavored-oil offering in modern retail and Ho.Re.Ca.

Broad incumbents

• Deoleo: Spanish-listed global olive oil group controlling Bertolli, Carapelli and other brands. Operates broadly in the same category as Zucchi but at much larger scale and with a wider portfolio; comparable as the dominant branded olive oil incumbent against which Zucchi competes on shelf.
• Bertolli (Deoleo): Heritage Italian olive oil brand now under Deoleo, with very broad retail and foodservice distribution worldwide. Comparable to Zucchi on Italian-origin heritage branding and EVO portfolio, but operates at significantly larger scale and with global reach.

Regional players

• Minerva Olive Oils: Greek olive oil producer with branded EVO sold internationally and in food service. Comparable on premium EVO production and certification-led positioning, but regional competitor with different origin than Zucchi's Italian-sourcing emphasis.
• Sovena (Borges): Portuguese/Spanish olive oil and seed oil group with branded presence across Europe. Comparable on multi-category edible oil portfolio and modern retail distribution; primarily a non-Italian-origin competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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