What Saviola does

Saviola S.p.A. is an Italian cheese production company headquartered in San Giovanni in Croce (Cremona) with its registered office in Bozzolo (Mantova). Founded in 1897, the company has over 125 years of operating history and specializes in the production of two PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) Italian hard cheeses: Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano. Its core technology is traditional dairy production combined with modern cutting, portioning, and packaging lines (thermoformed trays, vacuum packing, protective atmosphere packaging, and pillow bags) operating across three production sites — San Giovanni in Croce (dairy plus integrated cutting and packaging), Fiorenzuola d'Arda (Grana Padano dairy), and Parma (Parmigiano Reggiano dairy and processing) — all sited within the statutory PDO production zones.

The company's product portfolio spans whole wheels and ceremonial half-forms, consumer portions (60g-500g), and bulk food-service formats (500g-5kg), with sub-lines including 30-month aged variants, RISERVA premium aged over 20 months, SENZA lysozyme-free variants for egg-allergic consumers, and a Bio (EU Organic) line covering both cheeses. Sub-brands Granfino, Le Delizie, and Rocca d'Oro extend shelf positioning. Revenue is generated through B2B sales (catering/food service in bulk, processing industry with customizable composition and packaging) and B2C retail (portions, grated, cubed, and flaked products). Saviola self-describes as operating in "all European and international markets" via direct sales distribution.

The company holds EU Organic certification (ITBIO006) plus IFS Food and BRCGS certifications across both the San Giovanni and Parma facilities, supporting entry into premium retail and international food-service procurement. No parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, acquisitions, or leadership changes are disclosed in the source data; Saviola appears to be a privately held, family-operated S.p.A. with a stated employee headcount band of 11-50 (likely incomplete for a multi-facility dairy operation). Marketing channels are limited to organic social (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook) and a website news/blog section.

Name

Saviola

Legal name

Saviola S.P.A.

Website

https://saviola.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Hard Cheese Production (Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano)

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Grated, Shredded & Sliced Cheese Manufacturing (Value-Added Cuts) (AFAHABAF), Cheese Packaging & Portioning (Retail Packs, Snack Packs, Singles) (AFAHABAI)

Keywords

• Italian cheese production
• Grana Padano manufacturer
• Parmigiano Reggiano producer
• Organic dairy products
• Food service cheese supply

Headquarters

HQ city

San Giovanni In Croce

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese product sales: Saviola generates revenue through the production and sale of premium Italian cheeses including Grana Padano, Parmigiano Reggiano, and organic products. The company operates its own dairies and packaging facilities.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saviola S.P.A. produces and packages Italian PDO cheeses, principally Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano, at its own dairies and packaging facilities. Its range spans whole wheels, portions, aged variants (e.g., 30 Mesi, RISERVA), lysozyme-free (SENZA) variants, organic (BIO) lines, and pre-processed grated, cubed, and flaked formats supplied in both retail packages and food-service bulk sizes. The company serves catering, food processing industries, and retail/consumer customers across European and international markets.

Product overview

Saviola S.p.A. is an Italian cheese producer with over 120 years of history (founded 1897) specializing in Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano production. The company operates multiple production facilities in the designated production areas of both PDO cheeses (San Giovanni in Croce, Fiorenzuola d'Arda, and Parma). Their product portfolio includes: (1) Grana Padano whole wheels, portions, and cuts including 30-month aged and RISERVA premium lines, SENZA (lysozyme-free) variants, and pre-processed grated/cubed/flaked formats; (2) Parmigiano Reggiano with similar product varieties; (3) Bio (organic) certified lines for both cheese types; and (4) specialty products under the Le Delizie and Rocca d'Oro sub-brands. Products range from consumer-sized packages (60g-500g) to food service bulk formats (up to 5kg), with various packaging formats including thermoformed trays, vacuum packing, protective atmosphere packaging, and pillow bags.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Granfino: A sub-brand of Saviola offering grated Grana Padano cheese products, including Granfino Grattugiato 60gr.
• Le Delizie
• Rocca d'oro

Products and services

• Grana Padano cheese (whole wheels and portions) Whole wheels and portioned cuts of Grana Padano PDO cheese, available in sizes from 100g thermoformed trays to half-form ceremonial pieces weighing 16-20kg, including 1/16, 1/8, and 1/4 wheel cuts. Targets retail consumers, food service operators, and processing industry customers.
• Grana Padano 30 Mesi (30-month aged) Aged Grana Padano PDO cheese with a minimum 30-month maturation, vacuum-packed in 500g portions with 180 days shelf life. Targeted at retail consumers and gourmet food service operators seeking extended-aged flavor profiles.
• Grana Padano RISERVA (over 20 months aged) Premium-aged Grana Padano PDO cheese aged over 20 months, available as wrapped portions (150g) or freshly grated (70g). Aimed at retail consumers and food service customers seeking a high-end aged cheese offering.
• Grana Padano SENZA (lysozyme-free) Grana Padano PDO cheese produced without lysozyme, suitable for consumers with egg allergies. Available as grated (100g) or thermoformed trays (100-300g). Targets allergy-conscious retail consumers and food service operators.
• Grana Padano Grated, Cubes and Flakes Pre-processed Grana Padano PDO cheese in various cuts (grated, diced cubes, and flakes). Available in protective atmosphere trays (80-100g) for retail or large pillow bags (500g-5kg) for food service and catering.
• Granfino Grana Padano (grated sub-brand) Granfino-branded grated Grana Padano PDO cheese in 60g packages; a fresh product targeted at retail consumers.
• Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (whole wheels and portions) Whole wheels and portioned cuts of Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese, available in sizes from 100g thermoformed trays to half-form ceremonial pieces, including 1/8 and 1/4 wheel cuts. Serves retail consumers, food service operators, and processing industry customers.
• Parmigiano Reggiano 30 Mesi (30-month aged) Aged Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese with 30 months maturation, available in 150g portions. Targets retail consumers and gourmet food service customers seeking extended-aged flavor.
• Parmigiano Reggiano SENZA (lysozyme-free) Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese produced without lysozyme, suitable for consumers with egg allergies. Available in 80g grated or thermoformed trays (100-300g) with 120 days shelf life.
• Parmigiano Reggiano Grated, Cubes and Flakes Pre-processed Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese in grated, diced cubes, and flakes. Available in protective atmosphere trays (80-100g) for retail or large pillow bags (500g-5kg) for food service and catering.
• Bio Grana Padano (organic) EU-organic certified Grana Padano PDO cheese produced from certified organic farming ingredients. Available as thermoformed trays (100-300g), grated (70g), and grated/flakes in trays (80-100g). Targets organic-conscious consumers and food service operators.
• Bio Parmigiano Reggiano (organic) EU-organic certified Parmigiano Reggiano PDO cheese produced from certified organic farming ingredients. Available as thermoformed trays (100-300g), grated (60g), and grated/flakes in trays (80-100g).
• Bio Food Service Line (organic bulk cheese) Large-format organic cheese products in 500g-5kg pillow bags and specially prepared cuts designed for catering and food processing industries. EU-organic certified.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Galbani (Lactalis): Historic Italian cheese brand owned by Lactalis, offering a broad portfolio including Grana Padano, mozzarella, and fresh cheeses. Comparable to Saviola as an Italian cheese producer but with much larger scale and broader category mix.
• Bel Group: Global branded cheese company (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri) with significant European operations. Comparable to Saviola in the broader cheese processing and packaged cheese category, though focused on processed/portion cheese rather than PDO hard cheese.
• Parmalat (Lactalis): Major Italian dairy company (Lactalis group) producing milk, cheese, and dairy ingredients at national scale. Comparable as an Italian dairy operator serving retail and food service, though much broader in scope than Saviola.

Others

• Fonterra Co-operative Group: Global dairy cooperative and major cheese/dairy ingredients supplier. Tangentially comparable to Saviola as a large-scale dairy operator serving B2B food manufacturers and international markets, but focused on different product categories and geographies.

Direct peers

• Latteria Soresina: Italian dairy cooperative producing Grana Padano and other cheeses in northern Italy. Comparable to Saviola in geography, PDO production, and integrated dairy-to-finished-goods operations.
• Zanetti SpA: Italian cheese specialist and major producer of Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano with grated, portioned, and aged formats. Closely comparable to Saviola in product mix, PDO focus, and grated/value-added cheese positioning.
• Igor Gorgonzola: Italian private cheese producer specializing in Gorgonzola and other PDO cheeses. Comparable to Saviola as a family-owned Italian cheese specialist serving both retail and food service channels internationally.
• Casearia Giovanni Ferrari: Private Italian producer specializing in Parmigiano Reggiano with multi-generational heritage. Comparable to Saviola as a family-owned PDO hard cheese maker with traditional production methods.
• Granarolo: Italy's largest dairy company, producing a wide range of dairy products including Grana Padano and Parmigiano Reggiano. Directly comparable to Saviola as a fellow Italian PDO cheese producer with multi-format offerings and food service exposure.

Regional players

• Arla Foods: Large Scandinavian dairy cooperative producing cheese and dairy products for European and international markets. Comparable in scale and category exposure to cheese, but operates primarily outside Saviola's PDO core and in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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