Pasticceria Quadrifoglio

Name

Pasticceria Quadrifoglio

Legal name

Pasticceria Quadrifoglio Srl

Website

https://pasticceriaquadrifoglio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bakery / Frozen Pastry Manufacturing

NAICS

Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Commercial Bakeries (311812), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Cake Shops & Custom Celebration Cakes (THAFAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bakery & Desserts Distribution (CRAOABAE), Bread & Pastry Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAC)

Keywords

• Frozen pastry manufacturing
• Foodservice desserts supply
• Gluten-free pastry line
• Sorbet production
• Industrial bakery products

Headquarters

HQ city

Campogalliano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Frozen Pastry Products: B2B sales of frozen single portions, cakes, cake pops, and gelato to foodservice operators, restaurants, and retail distributors. Products include single portions to plate, glass single-portions, single-portion gelato, and sorbets.
2. Fresh Pastry Retail: Fresh dessert products sold through retail channels under the Dolcemente brand (gluten-free line) and other fresh pastry offerings for the retail market.
3. Seasonal Desserts: Seasonal dessert offerings that capitalize on Italian festive traditions and seasonal ingredients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pasticceria Quadrifoglio manufactures and distributes frozen and fresh pastry products primarily for foodservice operators (restaurants, hotels, catering) and large-scale retail distribution. The product range includes single-portion desserts, cakes, cake pops, gelato, sorbets and creamy desserts. The company also serves the retail market through the Dolcemente fresh, strictly gluten-free line and operates branded product lines including Sorbissimo (sorbets), Express Kit (dessert composition kits) and Cake Pops.

Product overview

Pasticceria Quadrifoglio is an Italian pastry company founded in 1978 in Campogalliano, Modena, operating as a pastry laboratory specializing in frozen and fresh desserts for both foodservice and retail markets. The company offers a diversified product portfolio organized into two main divisions: Frozen Pastry (Foodservice Line) and Fresh Pastry (Retail Line). Frozen pastry products include Single Portions (pre-portioned desserts to plate, in glass, and gelato formats), Cake Pops (miniature cake desserts), Cakes, Rectangular-shaped cakes, Creamy desserts (Pasticceria al Cucchiaio), Sorbets, and Homemade Ice Cream (Gelato). Fresh pastry includes seasonal desserts and the Dolcemente sub-brand featuring strictly gluten-free products for retail. The company also markets branded lines including Sorbissimo (premium sorbet brand since 1995, market leader in Italy and worldwide), Express Kit (practical dessert composition sets), and Cake Pops as a distinct product category. Certifications include IFS Food and BRCGS (obtained in 2005), DEMETER, BIO (Organic), Rainforest Alliance, Spiga Barrata (gluten-free), and Fairtrade.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sorbissimo: A brand present since 1995 on the Retail and Foodservice market. Drinking sorbet product line, market leaders in Italy and worldwide in both fresh (+4°C) and frozen (-20°C) sorbet markets.
• Dolcemente
• Express Kit
• Cake Pops

Products and services

• Frozen Pastry Single Portions Pre-portioned frozen desserts for foodservice operators, including single portions to plate, glass single portions, and single-portion gelato. Designed for restaurants, hotels and catering to serve ready-to-plate artisan desserts without in-house pastry preparation.
• Cake Pops Miniature cake desserts on sticks (two-bite pralines) with surprise fillings, offered to foodservice operators as an impulse and end-of-meal dessert option.
• Sorbissimo Sorbet Line Premium branded sorbet (drinking sorbet) for retail and foodservice markets, available in fresh (+4°C) and frozen (-20°C) formats. Marketed as a creamy, original and practical dessert; positioned as market leader in Italy and globally.
• Dolcemente Gluten-Free Fresh Pastry Line Fresh, strictly gluten-free pastry line for retail sale, including gluten-free tiramisu cake, yogurt and berry cake, three-chocolate cake, lemon tart and ricotta cakes, made with selected high quality ingredients and certified under Spiga Barrata.
• Homemade Ice Cream (Gelato) Artisanal single-portion gelato offerings for foodservice operators, including specialty formats such as pistachio tartufo and hazelnut-filled gelato.
• Frozen Cakes Full-sized and rectangular-shaped frozen cakes supplied to foodservice establishments for plated dessert service.
• Creamy Desserts (Pasticceria al Cucchiaio) Spoonable frozen creamy desserts offered to foodservice operators for plated spoon-dessert service.
• Sorbets Frozen fruit-based sorbets under the Sorbissimo brand for retail and foodservice markets.
• Express Kit Practical kits that allow foodservice staff to compose and personalize desserts on the spot, combining pre-prepared components with a creative finishing touch.
• Fresh Pastries (Retail Line) Fresh pastry products for retail sale, including the Dolcemente gluten-free line and seasonal offerings.
• Seasonal Desserts Limited-time seasonal dessert offerings aligned with Italian festive traditions and seasonal ingredients, supplied to foodservice and retail.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PreGel S.p.A. Italian producer of gelato and pastry ingredients plus finished gelato/sorbet products for foodservice and retail. Comparable as a specialist in Italian gelato/sorbet manufacturing with overlapping foodservice customer base and product format.
• ICAM S.p.A. Italian premium chocolate and confectionery manufacturer producing artisanal and specialty dessert products for retail and foodservice markets. Directly comparable as an Italian-origin premium dessert manufacturer with overlapping B2B foodservice and retail distribution models.
• Bauli S.p.A. One of Italy's largest industrial bakery companies, producing panettone, cakes, croissants, and packaged baked goods for retail and foodservice. Comparable as a major Italian baked-goods manufacturer with multi-channel distribution and branded product portfolios.
• Motta (Palumbo Group): Italian confectionery and baked-goods company producing panettone, cakes, and traditional festive desserts under the historic Motta brand. Comparable as an Italian heritage brand with overlapping cake, festive, and packaged dessert categories.
• Pernigotti S.p.A. Italian confectionery manufacturer producing nougat, chocolate, and specialty desserts with heritage dating to 1860. Comparable as an Italian-origin premium dessert brand with multi-category offerings and historical foodservice presence.
• Dolciaria Acquaviva S.r.l. Italian producer of pastry products, frozen desserts, and confectionery items for retail and foodservice markets. Comparable as a specialized Italian pastry/dessert manufacturer competing directly in frozen and fresh pastry categories.
• Maina (CSM Bakery Solutions): Italian commercial bakery producing panettone, specialty cakes, and packaged baked goods under the Maina brand. Comparable as an Italian specialty bakery manufacturer with overlapping products in cakes, festive/seasonal items, and retail plus foodservice channels.
• Sammontana S.r.l. Italian industrial ice cream manufacturer producing gelato and frozen desserts under household brands (e.g., Milka, Gran Soleil). Comparable as an Italian frozen dessert manufacturer competing in the same foodservice and retail gelato/sorbet space as Pasticceria Quadrifoglio's Sorbissimo.

Broad incumbents

• Nestlé Italiana S.p.A. Italian subsidiary of Nestlé, the world's largest food company, with broad frozen dessert, confectionery, and bakery product portfolios. Comparable as a major multinational with overlapping frozen dessert and bakery categories, but at vastly greater scale and breadth than PQ.
• Häagen-Dazs (Nestlé): Global premium ice cream and frozen dessert brand owned by Nestlé, with broad retail and foodservice distribution. Comparable as a premium-positioned frozen dessert player in gelato/sorbet categories, but with substantially larger scale and global reach than PQ.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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