Recla
Recla S.p.A. is a third-generation family-owned South Tyrolean producer of Speck Alto Adige PGI, sausages, hams, and sous-vide ready meals, supplying major retailers, food manufacturers, and restaurant chains across Italy and seven export markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersSilandro, Italy
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Recla does
Recla S.p.A. is a family-owned Italian producer of cured meat specialties headquartered in Silandro (Schlanders), South Tyrol, in the Vinschgau Valley between the Ortles and Palla Bianca massifs. The company manufactures Speck Alto Adige PGI, Oltspeck, pancetta, smoked salamini, sausages, cooked hams, Italian specialties, and a sous-vide ready-meal line co-developed with three top Alto Adige chefs. Core production technology relies on careful meat selection, a proprietary blend of natural spices, delicate smoking with beech wood, and slow curing (22–24 weeks for standard Speck; 8+ months for Oltspeck) using 90% outdoor mountain air drawn from the unique microclimate of the Vinschgau Valley. Recla holds Speck Alto Adige PGI certification through the Consortium for the Protection of Speck Alto Adige, alongside BRCGS, IFS Food, and QS compliance certifications, and operates a >50,000 sqm production footprint across two plants (Silandro and Ciardes, acquired 1995) with approximately 330 employees, of whom over 90% hold permanent contracts.
The business is run as a third-generation family enterprise under brothers Robert and Paul Recla, who assumed ownership in 2020. Recla's go-to-market is predominantly B2B and sales-led, supplying large-scale retailers, food manufacturing companies, and large restaurant chains; it is a brand leader in Italy for packaged speck and specialty sausages (IRI, December 2022). Approximately 30% of production is exported to Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, the USA, and Canada — Recla was the first exporter of South Tyrolean Speck to the USA in 2004. A secondary direct-to-consumer channel operates through the Recla Market shop adjacent to the production plant in Vezzano (Silandro). Revenue is generated through one-time trade contracts and consumer purchases; trade pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has also invested in operational sustainability — 100% green electricity from 2 million kWh of annual solar generation, 90% of heat energy from recovery systems, 240-ton annual plastic savings via Ecopack, and 17 robotic process replacements — yielding -19,767 tons CO2 annually.
Recla firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Recla
- Legal name
- Recla S.p.A.
- Website
- https://recla.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Recla S.p.A. is a third-generation family-owned South Tyrolean producer of Speck Alto Adige PGI, sausages, hams, and sous-vide ready meals, supplying major retailers, food manufacturers, and restaurant chains across Italy and seven export markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Recla industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Cured Meat Production
- NAICS
- Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612)
- SIC
- Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs) (AFAKALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cooked & RTE Processed Meats (Roasts, Meatloaf, Sliced RTE) (AFANAEAF), Shelf-Stable Processed Meats (Canned, Retort Pouches, Jerky/Meat Snacks) (AFANAEAJ), Cold Prepared Foods & Meal Components (Sides, Proteins, Family Meals) (CRAHAKAC)
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Where Recla is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Silandro
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Recla business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- B2B Food Service: Supplying retailers, food industry companies, and large restaurant chains with cured meats and specialties. In Italy, Recla is a brand leader for packaged speck and specialty sausages.
- Direct Retail (Recla Market): Direct-to-consumer sales through the Recla Market shop located next to the production plant, selling traditional South Tyrolean specialties at quality prices
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Recla product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Recla S.p.A. manufactures and sells traditional South Tyrolean cured meat specialties, with Speck Alto Adige PGI as its flagship product, alongside Oltspeck, pancetta, smoked salamini, cooked hams, sausages, Italian specialties, and sous-vide ready meals. The company primarily sells B2B to retailers, food industry buyers, and large restaurant chains, complemented by a small direct-to-consumer shop (Recla Market) at its Silandro production facility.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Speck Alto Adige PGI Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) cured, smoked ham from South Tyrol, made through careful selection of meat, a secret blend of natural spices, delicate smoking with beech wood, and slow curing (22–24 weeks) in the dry, fresh mountain air of the Vinschgau Valley. Sold to retailers, food industry buyers, restaurant chains, and consumers at the Recla Market.
- Oltspeck Premium Recla Speck cured for at least 8 months, with each piece individually inspected and marked with a hand-numbered wooden tag for authentication and traceability.
- Pancetta Cured pork belly produced in the Alto Adige tradition, part of Recla's cured meat specialty portfolio.
- Smoked Salamini Authentic Alto Adige-style lightly smoked small sausages, part of Recla's specialty cured meat range.
- Cooked Hams Lightly smoked and seasoned cooked hams produced at the Ciardes plant, part of Recla's cooked cold cuts range.
- Sausages Specialty sausages produced at the Ciardes plant, including authentic Alto Adige würstels; Recla is the brand leader in Italy for specialty sausages (IRI, YE Dec. 2022).
- Italian Specialties Range of authentic Italian cured meat specialties, including prosciutto, sold to retailers, food industry customers, and restaurant chains.
- Ready Meals (Sous-vide) Premium sous-vide ready meals cooked at low temperature, developed in collaboration with three top chefs from Alto Adige, bringing traditional Italian and South Tyrolean cuisine to consumers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Brand leader in Italy for packaged speck and specialty sausages
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Companies that use Recla
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Recla technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Recla partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Consortium for the Protection of Speck Alto AdigecoreRecla is a member of the Speck Alto Adige Consortium, which protects and promotes the Protected Geographical Indication for South Tyrolean Speck. This consortium ensures compliance with production specifications and quality standards.
- Three Finest Chefs of Alto AdigecoreRecla developed its ready-made gourmet meals in collaboration with three of the finest chefs in Alto Adige, bringing traditional Italian and South Tyrolean cuisine to consumers through premium sous-vide products.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves11 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Recla competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Salumificio Fratelli Beretta: One of Italy's largest cured-meat producers (prosciutto, salami, cooked hams) with broad retail and foodservice distribution. Comparable to Recla in core product categories (cured pork, deli meats) but operates at significantly larger scale and broader category scope.
- Salumificio Veroni: Italian cured-meat specialist producing salami, mortadella, and cooked hams with significant international retail presence, particularly in the US. Comparable to Recla in cured-meat manufacturing but with broader geographic reach and category breadth.
- Salumificio Citterio: Major Italian/European cured-meat manufacturer producing prosciutto, salami, and cooked hams for retail and foodservice across multiple countries. Comparable to Recla in product type and B2B distribution model, but with greater international scale and broader portfolio.
- Levoni Spa: Italian family-owned cured-meat producer (prosciutto di Parma, salami, cooked hams) with strong retail presence and international exports. Directly comparable to Recla in product mix, family ownership structure, and B2B distribution focus.
- Fiorucci Salumi: Italian cured-meat brand producing prosciutto, salami, mortadella, and specialty meats for Italian and international markets. Comparable to Recla in product categories and B2B/retail distribution, but with broader portfolio and larger scale.
Direct peers
- Salumificio Rigamonti: Italian producer specializing in Bresaola della Valtellina PGI and other cured beef specialties. Comparable to Recla in PGI-protected traditional cured-meat production and Italian specialty retail positioning.
- Handl Tyrol: Austrian producer of Tiroler Speck and cured specialties based in the Tyrolean Alps. Directly comparable to Recla as a competing alpine-region PGI-style speck producer with similar traditional curing methods and retail distribution.
- Senfter Speck: South Tyrolean speck producer based in the same region as Recla, member of the Speck Alto Adige Consortium. Directly comparable as a regional competitor producing traditional PGI speck with similar curing and distribution approach.
- Salumificio Ponzio: Italian producer of cured meats including speck, salami, and cooked hams, primarily serving Italian retail and foodservice. Directly comparable to Recla in product mix and distribution channels.
- Abraham (Abraham Schinken): German producer of cured and smoked ham specialties including prosciutto-style products. Comparable to Recla as a European specialty cured-ham producer with B2B retail and foodservice distribution.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Recla social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Recla leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Recla funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Recla M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Recla
What does Recla do?
Recla S.p.A. manufactures and sells traditional South Tyrolean cured meat specialties, with Speck Alto Adige PGI as its flagship product, alongside Oltspeck, pancetta, smoked salamini, cooked hams, sausages, Italian specialties, and sous-vide ready meals. The company primarily sells B2B to retailers, food industry buyers, and large restaurant chains, complemented by a small direct-to-consumer shop (Recla Market) at its Silandro production facility.
Is Recla a public or private company?
Recla is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Recla founded?
Recla was founded in 1985. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Recla based?
Recla is headquartered in Silandro, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Recla make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. B2B Food Service is the primary driver. The others are direct Retail (Recla Market).
Who are Recla's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Salumificio Fratelli Beretta, Salumificio Veroni, Salumificio Citterio, Levoni Spa and Fiorucci Salumi. Direct peers are Salumificio Rigamonti, Handl Tyrol, Senfter Speck, Salumificio Ponzio and Abraham (Abraham Schinken).
Does Recla have an API?
No public API is recorded for Recla.
What industry is Recla in?
Recla's product category is Specialty Cured Meat Production. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKALAE, Ground & Formed Meat Products Manufacturing (Burgers, Sausages, Meatballs), with a secondary code of AFANAEAF, Cooked & RTE Processed Meats (Roasts, Meatloaf, Sliced RTE). Its NAICS code is 311612 and its SIC code is 2013.