Latte Tigullio

Name

Latte Tigullio

Legal name

Centrale del Latte d'Italia S.p.A.

Website

https://lattetigullio.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Latte Tigullio (Centro Latte Rapallo S.p.A.) is a Ligurian dairy producer, founded 1954, manufacturing fresh milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese and plant-based products across 100+ SKUs, and distributing to 2,500+ retail points in Liguria via a 45-vehicle refrigerated fleet as part of the Newlat Food group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Manufacturing

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Milk (Fluid & Shelf-Stable) (CRADACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Kefir, Sour Cream, Cottage Cheese) (CRADACAB), Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN)

Keywords

• Dairy products manufacturing
• Milk processing
• Fresh cheese production
• Plant-based beverages
• Regional food distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Rapallo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dairy Product Sales: Sale of milk (fresh, pasteurized, UHT), yogurt, cream, butter, cheese, and other dairy products through retail channels. Products sold under Latte Tigullio brand across 14 product lines with over 100 SKUs.
2. Fresh Produce Sales: Diversified product offerings including fresh salads, vegetables, eggs, puddings, cured meats, pasta and sauces, and gluten-free products sold through the same distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Latte Tigullio (Centro Latte Rapallo) is an Italian dairy manufacturer that produces, packages and distributes a broad portfolio of fresh and long-shelf-life dairy products — fresh pasteurized milk, UHT milk, yogurt, kefir, cream, butter, fresh and aged cheeses (including the traditional Prescinsêua), puddings, eggs and plant-based beverages — alongside complementary fresh foods such as salads, fresh Ligurian pasta and sauces, cured meats, biscuits and gluten-free items. The company operates a vertically integrated supply chain drawing from approximately 100 local farms, processes milk through pasteurization, homogenization and UHT sterilization, and distributes daily via a 45-vehicle fleet to over 2,500 retail points across Liguria under its own brand and sub-brands (Freschi Germogli, Prescinsêua, Fiordovo, Combomerenda, Linea Expert).

Product overview

Latte Tigullio (Centro Latte Rapallo) is an Italian dairy and food company founded in 1954, part of Centrale del Latte d'Italia (Newlat Food S.p.A.). The product portfolio is organized as a broad multi-category food offering centered on dairy (milk, yogurt, kefir, cream, butter, and cheese including the traditional Prescinsêua) supplemented by fresh plant-based beverages (oat, rice, soy), eggs, fresh salads and vegetables, fresh pasta and sauces (Gnocchi, Pansoti, Ravioli, Tortellini, Trofiette, Pesto, Salsa di noci), cured meats, biscuits, and a professional foodservice line (Linea Expert). The company operates over 2,500 retail points of sale in Liguria with 100+ product references across 14 product lines. The portfolio spans fresh, extended-life, and long-shelf-life dairy products, processed through pasteurization and U.H.T. (Ultra High Temperature at 140 degrees C) technologies, with quality assured by over 400 daily analyses. The Linea Expert is a dedicated professional/foodservice sub-brand targeting hospitality businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Freschi Germogli: Fresh salads and vegetables product line
• Prescinsêua
• Fiordovo
• Expert Line
• Combomerenda

Products and services

• Fresco pastorizzato (Fresh Pasteurized Milk) Fresh pasteurized milk available in 4 variants, produced using modern pasteurization technology to preserve quality and nutritional properties for everyday consumers.
• Pastorizzato a temperatura elevata (High-Temperature Pasteurized Milk) High-temperature pasteurized milk in 5 variants, treated at elevated temperatures for extended shelf life while maintaining quality.
• A lunga conservazione (U.H.T. Long-Life Milk) Ultra High Temperature (U.H.T.) long-life milk in 5 variants, sterilized at 140°C for 2-3 seconds to enable extended storage without refrigeration until opened.
• Bevande vegetali (Plant-Based Beverages) Oat-, rice- and soy-based plant beverages offered as dairy alternatives for consumers seeking plant-based options.
• Yogurt Intero (Whole Milk Yogurt) Whole milk yogurt available in 10 variants, produced with fresh milk and naturally rich in live lactic cultures, creamy and ideal for snacking.
• Yogurt magro (Skim Yogurt) Skim yogurt available in 5 variants, produced with fresh milk and naturally rich in live lactic cultures.
• Flora Plus (Probiotic Kefir) Probiotic dairy product designed to support gut flora and microbiota balance, part of the kefir line.
• Kefir da bere (Drinkable Kefir) Drinkable kefir fermented milk in 4 variants, made with a complex blend of lactic cultures derived from the Turkish term 'keif' meaning well-being.
• Kefir da cucchiaio (Spoonable Kefir) Spoonable kefir fermented milk in 6 variants, supporting gut flora and contributing to microbiota rebalancing.
• Combomerenda A Ligurian snack combining Latte Tigullio cocoa milk with Mescolanza biscuits from Panarello, marketed as a popular regional snack.
• Budini Latte Tigullio (Puddings) Puddings made with good milk and genuine ingredients, available in three flavors for an indulgent treat at any time of day.
• Panna Fresca Pastorizzata (Fresh Pasteurized Cream) Fresh pasteurized cream available in 3 variants.
• Panna UHT (UHT Cream) Ultra-high temperature sterilized cream for extended shelf life.
• Burro (Butter) Butter produced by the company, available in 2 variants.
• Formaggi freschi (Fresh Cheeses) Fresh cheeses in 8 variants, innovative or traditional, available in classic packaging or individual portions.
• Formaggi stagionati e altri (Aged Cheeses) Aged and other cheeses in 4 variants, expanding the cheese line with traditional and aged products.
• Prescinsêua Traditional Ligurian soft cheese with a fresh and acidic taste, historically documented since the 1200s, produced with selected lactic cultures; contains only 7.6% fat and is extremely versatile for cooking.
• Fiordovo Eggs Eggs from hens raised on the ground (free-range and barn-raised), from carefully selected natural feed sources; organic Fior di Bio variant included.
• Insalate e verdure fresche (Fresh Salads and Vegetables) Fresh salads and vegetables cultivated under integrated pest management programs, cleaned, washed and packaged in trays or bags. Includes Lattughino, Mista classica, Misticanza, Rucola, and Sarset-Valeriana.
• Pasta e sughi freschi (Fresh Pasta and Sauces) Fresh pasta produced according to Ligurian artisan tradition without preservatives or glutamates, with daily delivery ensuring maximum freshness. Products include Gnocchi, Pansoti, Pesto, Ravioli, Salsa di noci, Tortellini, and Trofiette.
• Biscotti del Lagaccio Biscuits branded under the Lagaccio line.
• Nuova Linea Professionale Expert Professional product line for foodservice and professional use, offering milk, derivatives, and fresh products (yogurt and cream) in diverse formats; quality guaranteed by over 400 daily analyses.
• Prodotti senza glutine (Gluten-Free Products) Gluten-free product line offering safe dairy and food alternatives for celiac and gluten-sensitive consumers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ daily quality tests ensure product safety compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Il Porto dei PiccoliminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2017Collaboration with charitable association Il Porto dei Piccoli to teach children about proper nutrition and healthy eating habits.
• Centrale del Latte d'Italia S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Since 1999, Centro Latte Rapallo became part of an interregional dairy pole through integration with Centrale del Latte di Torino and other entities, now part of the Centrale del Latte d'Italia group under Newlat Food S.p.A. This integration created the first interregional pole specialized in fresh dairy products, reaching over 9,000 retail points from Turin to the Cinque Terre.
• Newlat Food S.p.A.coreOthersParent company of Centrale del Latte d'Italia S.p.A., holding the Latte Tigullio brand as part of a larger Italian dairy group.
• PanarellominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Panarello for the Combomerenda product - chocolate milk combined with Mescolanza biscuits by Panarello.
• Fondazione TRGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Fondazione TRG for educational podcast content about dairy, nutrition, and health topics.
• AthleticonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with sports education platform for 'Sveva e i 7 Poteri del Latte' project featuring Olympian athlete Sveva Gerevini, teaching children about milk nutrition through athletics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Newlat Food: Newlat Food S.p.A. is the diversified Italian food group and ultimate parent of Latte Tigullio through Centrale del Latte d'Italia. It operates across dairy, pasta, baked goods, and other food categories; relevant as the parent platform shaping Latte Tigullio's strategy and access to broader distribution.
• Galbani (Lactalis): Galbani is one of Italy's most recognized cheese and dairy brands, owned by Lactalis, with a broad portfolio spanning fresh cheese, mozzarella, ricotta, and yogurt. It is a broader incumbent competing across many of the same dairy categories as Latte Tigullio but at significantly larger national scale.
• Danone Italia: Danone Italia is the Italian subsidiary of the multinational dairy and plant-based group, producing yogurt, dairy desserts, and plant-based beverages under brands like Activia, Danone, and Alpro. It overlaps with Latte Tigullio's yogurt, kefir, and plant-based lines but at much larger scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Sterilgarda Alimenti: Sterilgarda is an Italian dairy company producing UHT and fresh milk, cheese, and dairy ingredients distributed nationally. It is comparable to Latte Tigullio as a mid-sized Italian dairy processor with branded consumer products and private-label capabilities.
• Granarolo: Granarolo is one of Italy's largest dairy groups, producing fresh milk, yogurt, cheese, and dairy-based products distributed nationally through retail and foodservice. It is highly comparable to Latte Tigullio as a multi-category Italian dairy processor with branded consumer products and B2B foodservice lines.
• Parmalat (Lactalis Italia): Parmalat is a leading Italian dairy brand (owned by Lactalis) producing UHT and fresh milk, yogurt, cream, and other dairy products with national distribution. It competes head-to-head with Latte Tigullio in fluid milk and dairy categories across Italian retailers.
• Latteria Soresina: Latteria Soresina is an Italian dairy cooperative producing milk, cheese, and dairy products with national distribution and a strong regional heritage similar to Latte Tigullio. Comparable as a regional-to-national Italian dairy processor with diversified dairy portfolio.
• Müller Italia: Müller is a specialized yogurt and dairy dessert brand (German-origin) operating in Italy with a strong focus on flavored yogurt and dairy desserts. Comparable to Latte Tigullio's yogurt and dairy dessert lines (yogurt intero, yogurt magro, budini) competing for the same refrigerated shelf space.
• Centrale del Latte d'Italia / Centrale del Latte di Torino: Centrale del Latte d'Italia is the parent company of Latte Tigullio and operates as a sister entity Centrale del Latte di Torino, with whom Latte Tigullio integrated in 1999. Both produce fresh milk, yogurt, and dairy products across Piedmont and Liguria, serving overlapping retail and foodservice channels.

Regional players

• Consorzio Produttori Latte del Nord / Cooperative Latte Italia: Italian dairy cooperatives and producer associations like Italia Latte operate as raw milk procurement and regional dairy players supplying processors. Comparable to Latte Tigullio's upstream farm-supplier network (100 local farms) but operating in different geographies (Northern Italy plains) rather than Liguria.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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