Bioplus

What Bioplus does

Bioplus Italia srl (also operating as Bio Plus Italia) is a privately held Italian agricultural producer founded in 2010 by Francesco Petralito in Canicattì, Sicily. The company cultivates approximately 100 hectares of organic and biodynamic table grapes within a 50-60 km radius of its headquarters, producing roughly 2 million kilograms of grapes annually. Its portfolio spans traditional varieties (Italia, Vittoria, Red Globe, Black Magic) and seedless varieties (Luisa, Apulia, Scarlotta), sold under proprietary sub-brands including Vivre-bio, Luisa, and I LOVE BIO. Production extends seasonally into organic citrus (Primofiore lemons, oranges) and vegetables (artichokes, capsicums).

The company operates with a biological pest-control methodology, deploying beneficial insects (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri and Anagyrus pseudococci) in collaboration with Agrofarmaci Ventura since 2023, and uses compostable cardboard and PLA-based packaging formats. It holds six certifications relevant to European organic trade: BIO, Suolo e Salute, Demeter (biodynamic), BioSuisse, Global GAP, and IFS Broker.

Bioplus generates revenue through B2B wholesale channels, exporting approximately 70% of production to France, with secondary markets in Belgium and Switzerland. Products are sold to wholesalers, retailers, and importers in multiple packaging configurations (barquettes 500g-1kg, pochons 500g-5kg, vrac 6kg bulk). Distribution is direct to European supermarket and retail chains in export markets and through wholesale produce distributors; the company is actively seeking Italian large-scale retail (GDO) partnerships to expand domestic presence. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bioplus

Legal name

Bioplus Italia srl

Website

https://bioplus.srl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bioplus Italia is a privately held Sicilian producer of organic and biodynamic table grapes (~2 million kg/year on ~100 hectares), exporting roughly 70% to France and selling to European wholesalers and retailers under brands like Vivre-bio and I LOVE BIO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Table Grapes

NAICS

Grape Vineyards (111332), Orange Groves (111310), Citrus (except Orange) Groves (11132)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Table Grape Vineyard Operations (Fresh-Market Quality, Clusters, Compliance) (AFAGAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Post-Harvest Grape Handling & Logistics (Sorting, Bins, Transport to Winery/Packhouse) (AFAGAJAH), Fresh-Cut & Value-Added Produce (Washed, Peeled, Sliced, Packaged) (AFAKAFAA), Compostable & Bio-Based Flexible Packaging (PLA, PHA, Cellulose Films) (IMALABAO)

Keywords

• Organic table grapes
• Biodynamic farming
• Fresh produce export
• Agricultural production
• Wholesale fruit distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Canicattì

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Grape Sales: Production and export of high-quality organic and biodynamic grapes to European countries. Main varieties include Italia, Vittoria, Red Globe, Apulia, Luisa, and Scarlotta. Products sold in various packaging formats including barquettes (500gr, 750gr, 1kg) and bulk (6kg).
2. Citrus and Vegetable Sales: Seasonal sales of organic citrus fruits (lemons Primofiore, oranges) and vegetables (artichokes, capsicums) during the post-grape harvest period.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bioplus produces, packages, and distributes high-quality organic and biodynamic table grapes cultivated in Sicily, Italy. The company supplies multiple grape varieties (Italia, Vittoria, Red Globe, Black Magic, Apulia, Luisa, Scarlotta) in compostable cardboard and PLA packaging formats, alongside seasonal organic citrus fruits and vegetables, primarily to European wholesale and retail customers.

Product overview

Bioplus is an Italian agricultural company specializing in the production, packaging, and distribution of high quality organic and biodynamic table grapes, along with select citrus fruits and vegetables. The company's product portfolio centers on organic table grapes with multiple varieties (Vittoria, Black Magic, Red Globe, Italia, Apulia, Luisa, Scarlotta), available in seedless and traditional formats. The grapes are sold under sub-brands including Vivre-bio, Luisa, and I LOVE BIO. Products are packaged in various formats including barquettes (500gr, 750gr, 1kg), pochons (500gr/1kg, 5kg), and bulk vrac (6kg). The company also produces seasonal organic citrus fruits (lemons, oranges) and vegetables (artichokes, capsicums). The business operates primarily as an exporter to European markets, with approximately 70% of production destined for France, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Organic Table Grapes High-quality organic and biodynamic table grapes produced in Sicily, including seedless and traditional varieties, supplied to European wholesale distributors, retailers, and supermarket chains in compostable packaging formats.
• Organic Citrus Fruits Seasonal organic citrus fruits including Primofiore lemons and oranges, harvested starting December, sold alongside table grapes to European wholesale customers.
• Organic Vegetables Seasonal organic vegetables including artichokes and capsicums, harvested starting December, sold to European wholesale customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Early harvest advantage: Sicily's favorable climate allows starting the season several weeks ahead of other Italian regions, with first harvests scheduled for end of May
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 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

One partnership is on record.

• Agrofarmaci VenturacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Collaboration with Agrofarmaci Ventura for the introduction of beneficial insects (Cryptolaemus montrouzieri and Anagyrus pseudococci) in Bioplus fields for organic pest control. This partnership enables biological pest management that is 100% natural, safe for people and environment, and increases biodiversity in the agricultural ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Peviani Spa: Italian fresh-produce company with significant table grape and citrus offerings, serving European food retailers; comparable in B2B produce supply, but operates at greater scale and across conventional + organic.
• Apofruit Italia: Largest Italian organic fruit and vegetable cooperative with similar produce portfolio (organic grapes, citrus) serving major European retailers; comparable as Italy-based organic fresh-produce exporter with multi-market distribution, though substantially larger scale than Bioplus.
• Naturitalia: Italian consortium exporting organic and integrated-pest-management fresh fruit (including table grapes) to European retailers; comparable organic supply chain and buyer relationships.
• La Linea Verde: Italian fresh-cut produce manufacturer with significant organic ranges for European retailers; overlapping in organic fresh-produce packaging (barquettes/flow-pack formats) and B2B retail delivery, though focused on fresh-cut salads and vegetables.
• Spreafico Francesco & F.lli: Italian produce grower-exporter specializing in table grapes and citrus for European markets; comparable supply-side model (Sicily-sourced produce, multi-country B2B distribution) but at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Bio Fruit Service: Sicily-based organic fruit producer specializing in organic table grapes and other Mediterranean fruit for European markets; closely comparable in geography, organic certification, packaging formats, and export-channel model.
• Ortofruit Italia: Italian producer and packer of organic fruit including table grapes and citrus, exporting across Europe; directly comparable to Bioplus on organic certification stack, fresh-produce packaging, and B2B European retail channels.
• Italfrutta: Italian producer and packer of organic table grapes and other fresh produce for European retailers; directly comparable as Sicily/Mediterranean organic grape supplier with retail-focused packaging and certifications.

Regional players

• Planet Grape: European grape-focused producer/trader with organic ranges shipped into France, Belgium, and Switzerland; directly comparable as organic grape exporter serving the same core countries as Bioplus.

Emerging players

• Vitalis Bio Garden: Italy/Europe-based organic fresh-produce brand supplying European retailers; comparable as organic fresh-produce exporter with sustainability positioning, though broader in fruit/veg mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Bioplus-1909141086048063
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/bioplus-coltivazioni-biologiche-00133b176
• Instagraminstagram.com/bioplus.srls

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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