Salumificio Mottolini

Name

Salumificio Mottolini

Legal name

Mottolini S.r.l. Società Benefit

Website

https://mottolini.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Salumificio Mottolini is a family-owned Italian producer of artisanal bresaola and cured meats founded in 1986 in Valtellina, serving HORECA, retail chains, and industrial buyers across Europe, the US, the Gulf, and Japan under EU PGI certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Charcuterie and Cured Meats

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

Fermented & Air-Dried Charcuterie (Salami, Pepperoni, Prosciutto-Style) (AFANAEAE)

Keywords

• Artisan bresaola production
• Italian cured meats
• PGI Valtellina bresaola
• Halal certified charcuterie
• Organic dry-cured beef

Headquarters

HQ city

Poggiridenti

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Food Service (HORECA): Mottolini sells whole, half, and sliced bresaola and cured meats to hotels, restaurants, caterers, and food service operators. Products are tailored for both restaurant use and catering applications (e.g., Bresaola della Valtellina IGP described as particularly suitable for catering).
2. B2B Industrial & Retail Manufacturing: Mottolini supplies semi-finished products for slicing, products for deli counters, and sliced packages to industrial buyers, grocery chains (GDO), and retail outlets. The company participated in the PLMA private label trade show in Amsterdam.
3. Retail packaged products: Pre-packaged sliced bresaola and cured meats sold through retail channels including vacuum-packed, sliced-in-protected-atmosphere formats in various weights (80g–100g packs).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Salumificio Mottolini produces artisanal bresaola and other cured meats (speck, fiocco, carne secca) at its facility in Poggiridenti, Valtellina, using hand-processing methods rooted in traditional recipes since 1986. The company offers its products in multiple formats (whole vacuum-packed, sliced pre-packaged) across core, premium (breed-specific), and specialty lines (organic, halal, low-salt), serving HORECA, retail/GDO, and industrial customers.

Product overview

Salumificio Mottolini is a family-owned charcuterie company producing bresaola and cured meats from its facility in Poggiridenti, Valtellina, since 1986. The product portfolio centers on Bresaola della Valtellina PGI (Protected Geographical Indication), offered in multiple variants including Punta d'Anca, Sottofesa, and whole/sliced formats. Premium lines include La Fassona (Piedmontese beef), Extra Punta d'Anca (French calf breeds), La Chianina (Italian Chianina breed), and L'Irlandese (Irish beef). Specialty products include Bresaola Baby (small format for Ho.Re.Ca.), Big (large format), Mocetta (caseless intense spice), and BRE-SALT (reduced salt). The company also produces organic bresaola, halal-certified products, Carpaccio di Bresaola (short-cure sliced), Carne Secca delle Alpi Retiche (pressed dry beef), Fiocco della Valtellina (pork ham), and Speck della Valtellina (smoked pork). The company became a Società Benefit in April 2026, reflecting commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L'Originaria: Traditional bresaola product concept focused on raw material quality and animal welfare, using meat from cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in Sondrio province with Alpine salt and Valtellina red wine

Products and services

• Bresaola della Valtellina PGI Protected Geographical Indication bresaola made from adult cattle hindquarters, with an important texture suitable for catering and food service. Targeted at HORECA, retail, and industrial customers.
• Bresaola della Valtellina PGI Punta d'anca PGI-certified bresaola made from the hip tip (punta d'anca) cut, offering lean, tender and flavorful characteristics. Also offered halal-certified.
• La Fassona Bresaola Flagship product made exclusively from domestic Piedmontese cattle breed meat, registered in stud books, featuring tenderness, flavor and color. Targeted at premium retail and food service segments.
• BIO Bresaola (Organic) Organic bresaola certified with EU Bio logo, made from selected certified beef and organic herbs and spices, suitable for hospitality and retail. Targeted at health-conscious consumers and organic retail buyers.
• Bresaola la Chianina Premium breed-specific bresaola made from Chianina cattle, an indigenous Italian breed known as the world's largest animal, produced in collaboration with Azienda Agricola San Giobbe. Targeted at premium retail and gourmet food service.
• Bresaola L'Irlandese Bresaola made from Irish cattle with Bord Bia Quality Assured certification, featuring special quality standards for animal welfare. Targeted at premium retail and international markets.
• Bresaola L'Originaria Traditional bresaola product concept focused on raw material quality and animal welfare, using meat from cattle born, raised, and slaughtered in Sondrio province with Alpine salt and Valtellina red wine. Distinct sub-brand with its own website (bresaolaoriginaria.it).
• Fiocco della Valtellina Dry-cured ham from boneless pork thigh of European origin, processed using traditional Valtellina artisanal methods, mild and rectangular-shaped. Targeted at retail and HORECA customers.
• Speck della Valtellina Dry-cured pork thigh from European origin with light smoking, characterized by delicate aroma, mild taste and typical pink color. Targeted at retail and food service.
• Carne Secca delle Alpi Retiche Dry-cured beef from Rhaetian Alps, made from hearty cattle thigh muscle with longer aging and pressed into characteristic rectangular shape. Targeted at retail and HORECA; also offered halal-certified.
• BRE-SALT Low-Salt Bresaola Reduced salt content bresaola for health-conscious consumers, with reduced sodium compared to average Bresaola Punta d'Anca. Targeted at health-conscious retail buyers.
• Carpaccio di Bresaola Pre-sliced bresaola with short curing time (12 hours), made from best meat cuts with natural flavors for a fresh, tender product. Targeted at retail and HORECA ready-to-serve applications.
• Mocetta Bresaola in its natural form without casings, characterized by intense spiciness, ideal to alternate with traditional bresaola. Targeted at retail and HORECA; also offered halal-certified.
• Bresaola Baby Small-sized punta d'anca bresaola designed for HORECA sector, featuring delicate slices using European meats with quick seasoning. Targeted specifically at HORECA operators.
• Le Rocce Market (Direct Retail Store) Company-owned retail store located in Poggiridenti (Sondrio) selling the full range of Mottolini products directly to end consumers. Targeted at local consumers and visitors to the Valtellina territory.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third most-loved cured meat in Italy with 32% of consumer preferences (Doxa research with Consorzio Tutela Bresaola)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Gallina Mario SpaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 October 2023Mottolini co-exhibited at Anuga 2023 alongside Gallina Mario Spa, a Parma-based prosciutto excellence, at stand E052 PAD 5.2, presenting together at the world's leading food & beverage trade fair.
• Latteria di ChiurocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 May 2023Mottolini and Latteria di Chiuro (a Valtellina dairy company) regularly co-exhibit at major trade fairs including TuttoFood 2023 and TuttoFood 2017, sharing exhibition space to promote the joint excellence of Valtellina territory. Both companies share a philosophy of quality and territorial valorization.
• Azienda Agricola San GiobbecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Mottolini partnered with Azienda Agricola San Giobbe in the Valdichiana to produce Bresaola La Chianina — a breed-specific bresaola made from Chianina cattle raised in a new facility on over 1,000 hectares, with over 3,000 animals raised with skill and respect, complying with Vitellone Bianco dell'Appennino Centrale IGP specifications. This creates a complete field-to-plate supply chain.
• PLMA (Private Label Manufacturers Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 June 2022Mottolini participated in the PLMA International Private Label trade show in Amsterdam (2022), the 'World of Private Label' event organized by the Private Label Manufacturers Association representing over 3,500 producer members worldwide, to develop private label manufacturing relationships with retailers.
• IVSI (Istituto Valorizzazione Salumi Italiani)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2021Mottolini joined IVSI, a non-profit consortium dedicated to informing consumers about Italian cured meats and their nutritional properties. Mottolini participates in IVSI's multi-year training programs covering sustainability, corporate reporting, Agenda 2030, professional growth, and environmental responsibility. Emilio Mottolini represents the company in shared values initiatives.
• Consorzio Tutela Bresaola della Valtellina (Protection Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Mottolini is a member of the Consorzio Tutela Bresaola della Valtellina, established in 1996 to protect and promote Bresaola della Valtellina IGP. The consortium manages the PGI certification, enforces product specifications, and conducts consumer research (partnering with Doxa for market studies).
• Caseificio di Roger MassariminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMottolini collaborated with Caseificio di Roger Massari (cheese maker from Crema) to create recipes featuring Mottolini cured meats alongside buffalo milk products. Chef Ruggero Massari (Roger) created a series of easy recipes for Mottolini's 'Le ricette di Roger' campaign, highlighting quality ingredient pairing.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Levoni: Italian cured meat specialist with diversified salumi portfolio including prosciutto, salami, and other products. Competes with Mottolini in similar B2B distribution channels (HORECA, retail, industrial) but with substantially greater scale and brand reach across multiple cured-meat categories.
• Veroni Salumi: Italian cured meats producer with international distribution and a multi-channel GTM (industrial, retail, HORECA) similar to Mottolini's structure. Competes in overlapping customer segments across Europe and broader international markets but with a wider product portfolio.
• Parmacotto: Italian cured meats and pre-cooked meat producer serving HORECA and retail channels at substantially larger scale than Mottolini. Comparable in B2B channel structure and multi-format product offering (whole, sliced, specialty), but with broader product line including cooked hams.
• Negroni: Italian cured meats specialist with a broad product range spanning multiple cured-meat categories and serving both Italian GDO and international HORECA/retail channels. Comparable to Mottolini in channel mix but with significantly larger scale and broader category footprint.
• Beretta: Large Italian-founded charcuterie producer with multi-decade presence in Italian cured meats including bresaola. Operates at substantially greater scale than Mottolini and competes across all Mottolini channels, but as part of a much broader product portfolio across both retail and foodservice.

Direct peers

• Citterio: Major Italian charcuterie group producing bresaola as part of a broader cured-meat portfolio, serving the same HORECA, GDO retail, and industrial customers as Mottolini. Competes head-on in bresaola while leveraging scale advantages in adjacent categories such as prosciutto and salami.
• Rigamonti Salumificio: Largest Bresaola della Valtellina PGI producer based in Valtellina, offering virtually identical flagship PGI bresaola products to the same HORECA, retail, and industrial channels as Mottolini. The closest 1:1 competitor in terms of product category, regional provenance, and customer mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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