SPREAFICO FRANCESCO & FRATELLI

What SPREAFICO FRANCESCO & FRATELLI does

SPREAFICO FRANCESCO & FRATELLI (legal entity: Spreafico Francesco & F.lli S.p.A.) is a privately held, family-owned Italian producer and distributor of fresh fruit and vegetables founded in 1955 and headquartered in Milan (registered office) with operational and administrative headquarters in Dolzago (LC). The company runs an integrated supply chain spanning owned agricultural production in Italy, Chile (regional HQ near Santiago), and Greece (operations in Veria, Skydra, Naussa, Arta, and Agrinio), supplemented by sourcing from over 30 countries, and distributes more than 300,000 tonnes of produce annually through a workforce of over 280 collaborators.

The product portfolio covers a wide range of fresh produce — pineapples, bananas, berries, avocados, exotic and stone fruits, kiwis, pears, citrus, and vegetables — alongside a value-added ready-to-eat line ("Pronti al Consumo") that includes washed, cut, and packaged products under sub-brands such as Benessere, Esotici, Fresche delizie, Macedonie, and Snack lines. Proprietary or exclusive brands include Angys (a pear variety cultivated on owned farms without preservation treatments) and Tango Fruit (Spreafico is the exclusive distributor of the seedless "Tang Gold" mandarin variety). The technical backbone is an integrated cold-chain and quality-control platform covering cultivation, selection, storage, and distribution, supported by 600+ hectares of owned farmland in Italy and a network of 4 wholesale platforms and 4 stands in major Italian agri-food centers (Milan, Verona, Bologna, Rome) plus 4 distribution facilities across Italy.

The business model is a B2B and B2B2C distribution operation generating revenue from the sale of fresh produce and value-added products to supermarkets, traditional greengrocers, foodservice operators (restaurants, hotels, cruise ships), and international export markets. The company does not publicly disclose pricing or financial terms; revenue is transactional with pricing determined by market conditions and volume agreements. Sustainability certifications (GlobalGAP, IFS Food, BRC, ISO 9001, Organic, Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade) and ESG positioning (EcoVadis Silver in 2024 and 2025, UN Global Compact member from April 2026) are integral to the commercial proposition rather than separate revenue streams.

Name

SPREAFICO FRANCESCO & FRATELLI

Legal name

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli S.p.A.

Website

https://spreafico.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli is a family-owned Italian producer and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables, founded 1955. It distributes 300,000+ tonnes annually across Italy, Chile, and Greece to supermarkets, foodservice operators, and wholesale markets via owned farms and integrated cold-chain logistics.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Produce Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (42448), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480), Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing (311991), Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Fresh Produce Distribution (CRAOABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh-Cut & Value-Added Produce (Washed, Peeled, Sliced, Packaged) (AFAKAFAA), Foodservice / HORECA Produce Wholesale (AFAIACAI), Refrigerated/Chilled Foods Wholesale (Deli, Prepared, Fresh Pasta, etc.) (AFAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Fresh produce distribution
• Fruit and vegetables
• Wholesale produce
• Ready-to-eat fruit
• Integrated supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Fresh Produce Sales: Sale of fresh fruit and vegetables through wholesale markets, traditional retailers, supermarkets, and foodservice operators. Products include pineapples, bananas, berries, avocados, exotic fruits, stone fruits, kiwis, pears, citrus, and vegetables.
2. Ready-to-Eat Products: Pre-cut fresh fruit products including wellness bowls, exotic fruit, fresh delights, fruit salads, adult snacks, and children's snacks. These value-added products are washed, cut, and packaged for immediate consumption.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli is an integrated fruit and vegetable producer and distributor that controls the full supply chain from cultivation in its own farms in Italy, Chile, and Greece through selection, cold storage, packaging, and distribution. The company sells fresh fruits (pineapples, bananas, berries, avocados, exotic fruit, stone fruit, kiwis, pears, citrus), vegetables, and ready-to-eat pre-cut fruit products through Italian wholesale markets, retailers, supermarkets, foodservice operators, and international export channels.

Product overview

Spreafico Francesco & F.lli is an integrated fruit and vegetable company founded in 1955, operating across the entire supply chain from cultivation to distribution. The company offers fresh produce (including pineapples, bananas, berries, avocados, exotic fruits, stone fruits, kiwis, pears, citrus, and vegetables) sourced from Italy, Chile, Greece, and 30 countries worldwide, as well as ready-to-eat fruit products including Benessere, Esotici, Fresche delizie, Macedonie, and snack lines. Premium branded offerings include Angys pears (grown without preservation treatments) and Tango Fruit (exclusive distributor of seedless Tang Gold mandarins). The company distributes through markets, supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, cruise ships, and international markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angys: Pear variety brand cultivated without the use of preservation treatments. Sweet and juicy pear containing simple sugars, minerals, and antioxidants; highly digestible and refreshing, suitable for children, young people, elderly, and athletes.
• Tango Fruit

Products and services

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables A comprehensive range of fresh fruits (pineapples, bananas, berries, avocados, exotic fruits, stone fruits, kiwis, pears, citrus) and vegetables sourced from owned farms in Italy, Chile, and Greece, plus a global network of producers in 30+ countries. Sold to wholesale markets, traditional retailers, supermarkets, and foodservice operators.
• Ready-to-Eat Fruit (Pronti al Consumo) Pre-cut, washed, and packaged fresh fruit products ready for immediate consumption. Product lines include Benessere (Vitamin C, A, Potassium rich), Esotici (Exotic), Fresche delizie (Fresh delights), Macedonie (Fruit salads), Snack Adulto (Adult snack), and Snack bambino (Children's snack). Sold to retailers and foodservice operators.
• Angys (Branded Pear Variety)

Quantifiable outcome

• 300,000+ tonnes of produce distributed annually
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RegustominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Spreafico joined the Regusto project from July 2024, a digital platform that channels food surplus at risk of waste to non-profit organizations, consolidating an already existing practice.
• Tango FruitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpreafico is the exclusive distributor for Tango Fruit, a brand of the new seedless mandarin variety 'Tang Gold'. The variety was developed over the last 3 years in Italy and is sold through traditional channels and modern distribution. The fruit is sweet, easy to peel, and seedless, produced without the use of nets or other bee-harming treatments.
• AngyscoreOthersAngys is a sweet and juicy pear variety that Spreafico cultivates in its own agricultural enterprises without the use of conservation treatments. Contains simple sugars of rapid assimilation, mineral salts, and antioxidants; highly digestible, refreshing, and suitable for children, young people, elderly, and athletes.
• FairtrademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith Fairtrade certification, Spreafico confirms its commitment to fair and supportive trading practices, respecting the rights of Latin American farmers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Total Produce (now Dole plc): Global fresh produce giant formed by Total Produce's combination with Dole; one of the world's largest produce companies. Relevant comparable as a broad incumbent with similar sourcing, distribution, and ready-to-eat positioning.
• Greenyard: Belgian-listed global market leader in fresh, frozen, and prepared fruit and vegetables with €4+ billion revenue. Comparable as a much larger incumbent offering overlapping fresh-produce distribution and value-added processing capabilities across Europe.
• Dole Food Company: One of the world's largest producers and distributors of fresh fruit and vegetables with global sourcing. Comparable to Spreafico's vertically integrated model and international sourcing footprint, though at much larger scale.
• Bonduelle: French family-controlled leader in fresh and processed vegetables with global operations. Comparable as a larger, branded European player overlapping in fresh produce and value-added/ready-to-eat categories.

Emerging players

• Naturipe Farms: US-based grower-owned marketer specializing in berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries). Comparable as a branded fresh-produce specialist with grower-aligned supply chain similar to Spreafico's vertical model.
• Pink Lady Europe: Branded apple marketer with licensed grower network across Europe and beyond. Comparable to Spreafico on branded premium fruit positioning, exclusive varietal supply (Angys, Tango), and controlled quality supply chain.
• Zespri International: New Zealand-based global kiwifruit marketer. Comparable to Spreafico on branded premium produce (Zespri SunGold/green kiwis), grower-controlled supply model, and international distribution — overlapping with Spreafico's Italian kiwi operations.

Direct peers

• Fruttagel: Italian cooperative producing and distributing fresh and processed fruit/vegetable products (juices, frozen, pre-cut). Comparable to Spreafico on Italian roots, integrated grower-to-customer model, and value-added processing.
• Orsero Group: Italian-headquartered fresh fruit and vegetable importer/distributor with multi-country sourcing and Mediterranean distribution network. Most directly comparable to Spreafico on geography, product mix, and B2B distribution model.

Regional players

• Apo Conerpo / Italia Fruit (Conserve Italia): Italian agricultural cooperative group active in fresh and processed fruit/vegetables. Comparable as a regional Italian player with overlapping grower-supplier base and distribution into Italian and European retail channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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