What Biraghi does

Biraghi S.p.A. is an Italian dairy company founded in 1934 by Ferruccio Biraghi in Cavallermaggiore, province of Cuneo, Piedmont. It operates a single 166,500 square metre integrated production facility that handles every stage of the value chain — from raw milk collection through cheese production, aging (stagionatura), portioning, grating, and packaging — and also produces butter, ricotta, mascarpone-based products, and UHT milk. The company collects 170 million liters of milk annually from approximately 200 farms exclusively in the provinces of Turin and Cuneo, supporting a fully traceable 'From Stalle alla Tavola' (Farm to Table) supply chain. Its core technology stack centers on Industry 4.0-compliant processing and packaging machinery, an in-house Accredia-certified analytical laboratory operating for 25+ years, and certified quality systems (UNI EN ISO 9001:2015, IFS, BRC).

Biraghi's product portfolio is organized across four lines: Gran Biraghi (including Grattugiato Fresco and Biraghini category leaders per Circana), a full Gorgonzola DOP range, specialty products (Gran Ricotta Super Cremosa, Pecorino Grattugiato Fresco, Burro Selezione Osvaldo Biraghi, Mascarì, Latte UHT), and the Bi-Snack sub-brand. The company holds category leadership in grated cheese (Grattugiato Fresco) and pre-cubed cheese (Biraghini) per Circana market research, and is the Official Partner of the Italian National Football Teams (Nazionale di Calcio).

The business model is sales-led through retail and grocery distribution channels in Italy, supplemented by two owned retail storefronts (Turin and Cavallermaggiore) and a direct-to-consumer loyalty programme (Famiglia Biraghi). Marketing combines television advertising featuring the Lupo Alberto mascot, national sports sponsorship, social media, and a multilingual website (Italian, English, Spanish, French). The company is family-controlled, currently co-led by Bruno and Anna Biraghi (second generation), employs approximately 250 people, and discloses no revenue or external funding rounds in the source data.

Name

Biraghi

Legal name

BIRAGHI S.p.A.

Website

https://biraghi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1934

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Biraghi is an Italian dairy company founded in 1934, producing cheese (Gran Biraghi, Gorgonzola DOP), butter, ricotta, and UHT milk from 170 million liters of Piedmont-sourced milk annually, sold primarily through Italian retail and grocery channels to household consumers, with category leadership in grated and cubed cheese.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cheese and Dairy Products

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

Keywords

• Italian cheese production
• Gorgonzola DOP cheese
• Dairy manufacturing
• Aged hard cheese
• Grated cheese products

Headquarters

HQ city

Cavallermaggiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese and Dairy Product Sales: Biraghi generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of cheese and dairy products, including Grattugiato Fresco (fresh grated cheese), Biraghini (cheese cubes), Gorgonzola DOP, butter, ricotta, mascarpone-based products, and UHT milk. Products are sold through retail grocery channels and direct-to-consumer loyalty programmes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Biraghi produces and sells Italian cheese and dairy products, with the Gran Biraghi hard cheese range (grated, cubed, sliced, wedge), a full Gorgonzola DOP line, butter, ricotta, mascarpone-Gorgonzola blends, and UHT semi-skimmed milk. The company collects 170 million liters of milk annually from approximately 200 selected farms in the provinces of Turin and Cuneo, processes it at a single 166,500 sqm facility in Cavallermaggiore, and distributes through Italian retail/grocery channels with proprietary freshness-preserving convenience packaging.

Product overview

Biraghi is an Italian dairy company founded in 1934 in Cavallermaggiore, Cuneo, offering a portfolio of cheese and dairy products. The product line is organized around four main categories: the core Gran Biraghi range (Grattugiato Fresco, Biraghini cubes, Biraghini Snack, Petali Sottili, Lo Spicchio, Grattugia Facile, Biraghette, and Spicchio sottovuoto), a full Gorgonzola DOP line (Biraghi selection, Piccante in vaschetta, Selezione Gastronomia, Piccante, Erborinato, and Gran Gusto), specialty products (Gran Ricotta Super Cremosa, Pecorino Grattugiato Fresco, Burro Selezione Osvaldo Biraghi, Mascarì, and Latte UHT), and the Bi-Snack sub-brand combining cheese with various snack accompaniments. The company collects 170 million liters of milk annually from approximately 200 farms in the Piedmont region, processes it at its single 166,500 m² facility in Cavallermaggiore, and ages both Gran Biraghi and Gorgonzola DOP in specialized warehouses before cutting, packaging, and distributing to retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gran Biraghi (GranBiraghi): Main product line including Grattugiato fresco, Biraghini, Biraghini snack, Petali sottili, Biraghette, Grattugia facile, Lo spicchio, and Spicchio sottovuoto
• Gorgonzola DOP Biraghi
• Mascarì
• Burro Selezione Osvaldo Biraghi
• Gran Ricotta Super Cremosa
• Latte UHT
• Bi-Snack
• Famiglia Biraghi

Products and services

• Grattugiato Fresco Gran Biraghi (Fresh Grated Cheese) Freshly grated Gran Biraghi hard cheese made from 100% Italian milk, all-natural with no preservatives, grated directly from the heart of the cheese wheel, and packaged in resealable freshness-preserving formats from 60g to 1000g. Category leader in Italian grated cheese (Circana) and Biraghi's best-selling product by turnover. Sold in Italian retail/grocery channels for household daily cooking use.
• Biraghini (Cubed Gran Biraghi Cheese) Pre-cubed Gran Biraghi cheese portions from 100% Italian milk, all-natural, preservative-free, with resealable freshness-preserving packaging in 200g, 250g, 400g, 500g, and 600g sizes. Category leader in the Italian pre-cubed cheese segment per Circana. Intended for family daily use, salads, snacks, and cooking.
• Biraghini Snack Individual-sized cubed Gran Biraghi cheese snacks in 6-portion packs of 16.67g each, packaged individually and grated from the heart of the cheese wheel. Targeted at adults, athletes, and children for on-the-go snacking at work, school, sports, and leisure.
• Petali Sottili (Thin Cheese Petals) Pre-packaged thin cheese flakes from the heart of the Gran Biraghi cheese wheel, sold in freshness-preserving packaging of 80g and 500g sizes. Used for seasoning salads, vegetable creams, pasta, risottos, carpaccios, and soups in household cooking.
• Lo Spicchio (Gran Biraghi Wedge) Classic Gran Biraghi cheese in its traditional 250g wedge form, made from 100% Italian milk, all-natural and preservative-free, in easy-open resealable packaging. Intended for traditional household cheese service.
• Grattugia Facile Innovative Gran Biraghi cheese slice (200g) with a built-in handle designed for easy grating without getting hands dirty, featuring a resealable lid for freshness preservation. Made from 100% Italian milk, all-natural, preservative-free. Intended for household grating convenience.
• Biraghette Gran Biraghi cheese sliced into thin strips and aged for 7 months, sold in 120g packs with easy-open, freshness-preserving packaging. Made from 100% Italian milk, all-natural, preservative-free. Intended for household cooking and snacking.
• Spicchio Sottovuoto (Vacuum-Packed Wedge) Vacuum-packed Gran Biraghi cheese in its classic wedge form, sized from 500g to 800g, ensuring extended product preservation. Made from 100% Italian milk, all-natural, without preservatives. Sold in Italian retail/grocery channels.
• Gorgonzola DOP Biraghi Smooth, creamy Gorgonzola DOP without side rind, sourced from the heart of the cheese wheel, sold in 200g resealable freshness-preserving packs. Intended for in-home serving and delicatessen counters.
• Gorgonzola DOP Piccante in Vaschetta Extended-aged spicy Gorgonzola DOP in convenient 150g and 200g self-service trays with intense aroma, strong flavor, and crumbly texture. Pairs with honey. Intended for retail self-service dairy and delicatessen sections.
• Gorgonzola DOP Selezione Gastronomia (Bianco e Cremoso) Carefully aged Gorgonzola DOP with delicate flavor and unique creaminess, sold in various sizes including heat-sealed trays for delicatessen counters. Targeted at delicatessen/gastronomy retail and gourmet in-home use.
• Gorgonzola DOP Piccante Extended-aged spicy Gorgonzola DOP sold in various sizes including heat-sealed trays for delicatessen counters. Intense aroma, strong flavor, and crumbly texture. Intended for delicatessen/gastronomy retail.
• Gorgonzola DOP Erborinato Soft-textured Gorgonzola DOP with bold but non-spicy flavor, sold in various sizes including heat-sealed trays. Designed for discerning consumers seeking a milder blue-veined cheese profile.
• Gorgonzola DOP Gran Gusto Unique firm-textured Gorgonzola DOP with a bold yet sweet taste resulting from expert aging, sold in various heat-sealed tray sizes. Targeted at gourmet consumers and delicatessen counters.
• Gran Ricotta Super Cremosa Sweet and creamy ricotta obtained through continuous innovation investments, sold in 150g (3x50g) and 230g packs. Usable as a mascarpone substitute in tiramisu or as a lower-fat spreadable cheese alternative in cheesecakes.
• Pecorino Grattugiato Fresco (La Nostra Ricetta al Pecorino) Fresh grated cheese blending 60% Pecorino and 40% Gran Biraghi from 100% Italian milk, sold in 60g and 100g packs. Marketed as an ethical-solidarity product ensuring fair prices to Sardinian shepherds, sold under the FDAI brand.
• Burro Selezione Osvaldo Biraghi (Premium Butter) Traditional premium-quality butter protected by Italian legislation, made from the finest fresh centrifuged cream from 100% Italian milk. Soft, full-bodied texture with rich and delicate flavor, packaged as two 100g blocks in a resealable cardboard box.
• Mascarì (Mascarpone-Gorgonzola Blend) Sophisticated blend combining the creaminess of mascarpone with the unique flavor of Biraghi Gorgonzola DOP, sold in 200g and 1.2kg formats. Targeted at demanding palates and gourmet usage.
• Latte UHT (UHT Semi-Skimmed Milk) Semi-skimmed UHT milk, 100% Italian, the same milk used daily in Biraghi's cheese, ricotta, and butter production, sold in 1-liter packs. Sold through Italian retail/grocery channels.
• Bi-Snack Line Snack product line combining Gran Biraghi cheese with various accompaniments in single-serve formats, including Bi-Snack con Taralli Pugliesi, Bi-Snack con Crostini Gusto Pizza, 5 Bi-Snack con Grissini, and Bi-Snack con Frutta Secca. Targeted at on-the-go adult and family snacking.

Quantifiable outcome

• Collects 170 million liters of milk annually from provinces of Turin and Cuneo
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Regione Piemonte — Rural Development Programme (PSR 2014-2022)minorOthers · 1 January 2021EU-funded PSR (Programme de Développement Rural) 2014-2020, Operation 4.2.1 for processing and commercialization of agricultural products. Bando A 2021: Total project cost €1,995,500 with FEASR contribution of €798,200 for Gorgonzola aging expansion, Industry 4.0 machinery, and wastewater treatment plant.
• Coldiretti SardegnacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership with Coldiretti Sardegna and Filiera Agricola Italia to create the 'Grattugiato al Pecorino' (Pecorino grated cheese) product. This ethical solidarity product was born in 2017 when Pecorino prices were at a historic low, with Biraghi committing to pay Sardinian shepherds a fair price to cover their production costs. The product is a blend of 60% Pecorino and 40% Gran Biraghi, sold under the FDAI (Firmato Dagli Agricoltori Italiani) brand.
• Filiera Agricola Italia (FDAI – Firmato Dagli Agricoltori Italiani)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Filiera Agricola Italia, holder of the FDAI (Firmato Dagli Agricoltori Italiani) brand, partnered with Biraghi and Coldiretti Sardegna to create the ethical Pecorino grated cheese. The partnership ensures producers receive fair prices and provides consumers with a certified Italian-origin product.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Parmalat (Lactalis): Italian dairy giant owned by Lactalis with UHT milk, cheese, and adjacent food operations. Overlaps with Biraghi's Latte UHT and broader dairy categories, but as part of a much wider multi-category portfolio.

Others

• Consorzio per la tutela del formaggio Gorgonzola DOP: Consortium governing the Gorgonzola DOP standard. Not a competitor but the regulatory and ecosystem body whose certification rules and marketing campaigns directly shape the addressable market for Biraghi's Gorgonzola line.

Direct peers

• Galbani (Lactalis Italia): Italy's most recognized cheese brand, owned by Lactalis. Directly competes with Biraghi in grated, fresh, and aged Italian cheese segments (Grattugiato Fresco, Biraghini, Gorgonzola DOP) on identical retail fixtures.
• Ambrosi: Italian family-owned dairy (founded 1941) specializing in Parmigiano Reggiano and aged Italian cheeses. Comparable as a vertically integrated, branded Italian cheese specialist with similar export footprint and family-ownership structure.
• Granarolo: Italy's largest dairy cooperative producing milk, cheese, and dairy products. Closely comparable to Biraghi as another multi-decade Italian dairy manufacturer with strong national retail presence and overlapping cheese and UHT milk ranges.
• Latteria Soresinese: Italian dairy cooperative producing traditional Italian cheeses (notably Grana Padano). Highly comparable artisanal-to-industrial dairy producer; notably the company where Biraghi's founder Ferruccio Biraghi worked before founding Biraghi in 1934.
• Igor Gorgonzola: Italy's leading dedicated Gorgonzola DOP producer. Head-to-head competitor with Biraghi's six-variant Gorgonzola DOP line across retail and delicatessen counters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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