Casa Milo

What Casa Milo does

Casa Milo, the trade name of Gruppo Milo S.p.A., is a privately held Italian food manufacturer founded in 1870 in Bitonto, Puglia, that converted entirely to pasta and bakery production in 1994 under the current family leadership of President Nicola Milo and his four children Giuseppe, Marida, Saverio, and Giovanni. The company operates three purpose-built plants totaling 20,000 sqm in the province of Bari — dry pasta at Palo del Colle, fresh pasta at Palombaio-Bitonto, and bakery at Palo del Colle — supported by a 100% Apulian durum-wheat supply chain that links 180 local farmers across 1,900 hectares in the Province of Foggia through the Coldiretti-endorsed "Firmato dagli Agricoltori Italiani" program.

The product portfolio spans fresh and dry pasta (including the 100% Filiera Puglia range, the regional-shape line, the organic "Biologica" line, the Principato di Puglia premium dry line, the Meliora sub-brand, and the 125g single-portion Centoventicinque fresh pasta range launched in December 2024 and extended in 2025), a bakery category covering Apulian taralli, bruschette, focacce, the Aperidip snack-with-spread line, Skinny Thins, Mini snacks, and Italian Crisps (Sfoglie), plus sauces (Sughi) and condiments, and a fresh-potato specialty range (gnocchi and chicche della nonna). Production technology combines stone decortication of wheat, bronze-die extrusion and slow drying for dry pasta, cold processing with single-pass aseptic packaging in a white room for fresh pasta, and oven baking for the bakery lines. Electricity is sourced under a 100% renewable-energy agreement with Guarantees of Origin.

The business model is omnichannel: branded products are sold through Italian large-scale retail (GDO), Ho.Re.Ca foodservice via a dedicated product line and the Gruppo Milo agents portal, and international markets across the US, Europe (including Northern Europe), the Middle East, East Asia (Japan), Southeast Asia (Singapore), and South America through direct B2B relationships cultivated at Anuga, Gulfood, TuttoFood, Summer Fancy Food Show, FOODEX Japan, and FHA Singapore. Co-packing and private-label manufacturing for major Italian and international retail chains is a parallel revenue stream, complemented by media partnerships (Senti Chi Mangia on La7, Giallo Zafferano, food influencers) and an unusually broad compliance stack (BRCGS, IFS Food, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BIOAGRICERT, Kosher, Halal, Vegan OK, Non-GMO Project Verified, and UNI PdR 125 Gender Equality). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through B2B sales contacts and agents.

Name

Casa Milo

Legal name

GRUPPO MILO S.p.a.

Website

https://casamilo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Casa Milo (Gruppo Milo S.p.A.) is a family-owned Italian pasta and bakery manufacturer, founded 1870 in Puglia, producing fresh and dry pasta, baked goods, sauces, and condiments across three Bari-area plants, supplying Italian GDO, Ho.Re.Ca foodservice, and international retailers under its own brand and via private-label co-packing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Pasta Manufacturing

NAICS

Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824), Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182), Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing (3118), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Bakery Products (2050), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Convenience side dishes (mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, rice dishes) manufacturing (AFAKAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN)

Keywords

• Italian pasta production
• Fresh dry pasta
• Bakery products
• Private label pasta
• Foodservice pasta

Headquarters

HQ city

Palombaio

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Branded Pasta Products: Sale of Casa Milo branded pasta (fresh, dry, organic) through retail channels and foodservice. Products include 100% Filiera Puglia line, regional specialties, and specialty lines.
2. Branded Bakery Products: Sale of Casa Milo branded baked goods including taralli, bruschette, focacce, snacks, and specialty items through retail and foodservice channels.
3. Private Label / Co-packing: Contract manufacturing for private label products for major Italian and international retailers. Company positions itself as co-packer partner for supermarket chains.
4. Sauces and Condiments: Sale of ready-to-use sauces including basil sauce, Mediterranean sauce, amatriciana, arrabbiata, pesto, cacio e pepe, and turnip greens sauce.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Casa Milo (Gruppo Milo S.p.A.) manufactures and sells fresh and dry pasta, bakery products (taralli, grissini, crisps), sauces and condiments, and fresh potato specialties under the Casa Milo brand, dedicated Foodservice lines, and private label for retailers. Production is built around a 100% Apulian durum wheat supply chain (180 farmers, 1,900 hectares in Province of Foggia) with proprietary processes including bronze die extrusion, stone decortication, cold processing, slow drying, and aseptic white room packaging.

Product overview

Casa Milo (Gruppo Milo S.p.A.) is an Italian food company specializing in pasta and baked goods, founded in 1870 in Bitonto, Puglia. The company's product portfolio consists of: (1) Fresh Pasta products including Pasta Fresca 100% Filiera Puglia, Pasta Fresca all'Uovo, Pasta Fresca Biologica, and the innovative Centoventicinque single-portion line; (2) Dry Pasta including Pasta Secca 100% Filiera Puglia, Le Regionali (regional Italian shapes), Pasta Secca Biologica, Le Colorate (colored pasta), Principato di Puglia (premium line), and Meliora sub-brand; (3) Bakery products including Linea Forno Casa Milo (taralli and grissini), Linea Forno Biologica, Linea Aperidip, Linea Forno Meliora, Italian Crisps (Sfoglie), Skinny Thins, and Mini snacks; (4) Sauces and Condiments including Sughi (eight sauce variants) and Condimenti (olive spreads and pâtés); (5) Specialty products including Fresh Potato Specialties (gnocchi and chicche). The company operates a 100% Apulian supply chain with 180 local farmers and holds various certifications including BRCGS, IFS Food, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Kosher, Halal, Vegan OK, and Non-GMO Project verified.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pasta Fresca 100% Filiera Puglia Fresh pasta line made with 100% Apulian durum wheat sourced from the company's Filiera Puglia supply chain, produced using cold processing that preserves starch integrity for an authentic homemade taste. Targeted at retail consumers and foodservice buyers seeking traceable, high-protein Italian fresh pasta.
• Pasta Fresca all'Uovo Fresh egg pasta made with 100% Apulian durum wheat, produced using cold processing that preserves starch integrity and yields a vivid color with a rough, compact surface. Targeted at retail and foodservice customers seeking authentic Italian egg pasta.
• Centoventicinque Fresh Pasta Line First single-portion fresh non-stuffed pasta line (125g) made with 100% Apulian durum wheat, including orecchiette, trofiette, and tagliatelle all'uovo. Designed for single-person households, couples, and students away from home to reduce food waste. Launched December 2024.
• Pasta Fresca Biologica Organic fresh pasta made with Apulian durum wheat grown without pesticides or chemical fertilizers in certified sustainable cultivations. Targeted at health-conscious retail consumers seeking certified organic fresh pasta.
• Pasta Secca 100% Filiera Puglia Dry pasta made with stone-hulled wheat and bronze-die extruded shapes, offering porous and rough texture that holds seasoning well. Targeted at retail and foodservice buyers seeking traceable, premium Italian dry pasta.
• 100% Filiera Puglia Le Regionali Dry pasta line featuring regional Italian pasta shapes made with bronze die extrusion and slow drying, honoring Apulian semolina excellence. Targeted at retail and foodservice buyers seeking differentiated regional Italian formats.
• Pasta Secca Biologica Organic dry pasta made only with Italian durum wheat cultivated according to certified sustainable methods for healthy eating. Targeted at health-conscious retail consumers seeking certified organic dry pasta.
• Pasta Secca Le Colorate Colored pasta shapes combining wheat quality with natural aromas and spices for creative first courses. Targeted at retail and foodservice buyers seeking differentiated, colorful Italian dry pasta.
• Pasta Secca Principato di Puglia Premium dry pasta featuring large formats of Italian pasta tradition made with the best Apulian durum wheat semolina. Targeted at retail consumers seeking premium positioning and authentic large Italian pasta formats.
• Pasta Secca Meliora Dry pasta made with selected durum wheat with good gluten index and high protein content, bronze-drawn and slow-dried for optimal 'al dente' texture. Targeted at retail consumers seeking consistent cooking performance and quality.
• Pasta Fresca Foodservice High-quality fresh pasta in typical Italian formats produced with selected durum wheat semolina for professional catering needs. Targeted at Ho.Re.Ca operators (restaurants, hotels, catering) requiring consistent portion control and quality.
• Linea Forno Casa Milo Traditional Apulian taralli and mini grissini made with simple natural ingredients like white wine and Italian extra virgin olive oil, steam-baked for distinctive fragrance. Targeted at retail consumers and foodservice buyers seeking authentic Apulian bakery snacks.
• Linea Forno Biologica Casa Milo Organic bakery products made with selected raw materials and simple natural GMO-free ingredients including organic Italian extra virgin olive oil. Targeted at health-conscious retail consumers seeking certified organic bakery snacks.
• Linea Aperidip Casa Milo Apulian bakery snacks for aperitifs combining oven-baked snacks with tasty spreads inspired by Mediterranean gastronomic tradition. Won Food Italian Awards 2022. Targeted at retail consumers seeking Mediterranean aperitif formats.
• Linea Forno Meliora Bakery products featuring distinctive crunchiness from extra virgin olive oil and traditional oven baking, enriched with Mediterranean flavors for creative aperitifs. Targeted at retail consumers seeking premium Mediterranean bakery snacks.
• Italian Crisps (Sfoglie) Latest crispy bakery novelty with original colorful design, thin and fragrant with simple ingredients in five flavors for light snacks or tasty appetizers. Targeted at retail consumers and foodservice operators seeking light, colorful crispy bakery items.
• Skinny Thins Thin and crispy oven-baked crackers made with 100% natural ingredients and Italian extra virgin olive oil. Targeted at retail consumers seeking light, healthy crackers.
• Mini Small tasty natural snacks in pocket-size format for crunchy breaks at any time of day. Targeted at retail consumers seeking portable snack formats.
• Sughi (Sauces) Ready-to-use sauces capturing the flavor of Italian cuisine with eight variants including basil, Mediterranean, amatriciana, arrabbiata, and more. Targeted at retail consumers seeking convenient Italian pasta sauces.
• Condimenti (Condiments) Premium condiments including cream of black olives, olive bruschettata, artichoke pâté, and dried tomato pâté. Targeted at retail consumers and foodservice buyers seeking Mediterranean spreads and pâtés.
• Specialità Fresche di Patate (Fresh Potato Specialties) Fresh potato specialties including gnocchi and chicche della nonna—soft-centered potato products representing Italian culinary tradition. Targeted at retail consumers and foodservice buyers seeking traditional Italian potato-based pasta alternatives.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption through renewable energy agreement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major, flagship and core.

• Giallo ZafferanomajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2021Content partnership featuring Casa Milo products in recipes on Italy's largest recipe and food blogger platform. Includes product features, recipes from popular food bloggers, and promotional content under hashtag #GialloZafferanoPerCasaMilo.
• Senti Chi Mangia (La7 TV)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 September 2020Casa Milo 100% Filiera Puglia line is the official pasta of 'Senti Chi Mangia', a cooking show on La7 hosted by Benedetta Parodi. Show airs weekdays at 5PM featuring cooking challenges judged by Andrea Grignaffini with starred chefs Eugenio Boer and Felix Lo Basso.
• ColdiretticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through 'Firmato dagli Agricoltori Italiani' (Endorsed by Italian Farmers) brand. Coldiretti guarantees traceability of raw materials and protection of worker rights in the supply chain. This partnership enables the 100% Filiera Puglia product line with certified quality, origin, sustainability, and ethics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Voiello S.p.A. Premium pasta brand from Torre Annunziata, Campania, owned by Barilla. Direct competitor in the premium dry pasta segment with similar focus on regional Italian pasta formats (Gragnano-style) and bronze-die extrusion. Comparable innovation cadence and overlapping retail customers in the premium aisle.
• La Molisana S.p.A. Italian pasta producer from Campobasso, Molise, with integrated milling and durum wheat supply chain. Directly comparable business model: family-controlled, vertically-integrated durum wheat sourcing, premium pasta positioning, and both branded and private label distribution. Comparable size and similar go-to-market through retail and international distributors.
• Colavita USA / Colavita S.p.A. Italian olive oil and pasta producer with strong US distribution presence and combined branded/ private label model. Direct competitor in Italian pasta retail and foodservice across the Americas, with comparable storytelling around Italian provenance and Mediterranean diet positioning.
• Delverde Industrie Alimentari S.p.A. Premium artisan pasta producer from Fara San Martino, Abruzzo, with slow drying and bronze die production techniques. Direct competitor in the premium dry pasta segment with similar emphasis on wheat traceability and traditional production methods, frequently targeting the same specialty retail and foodservice customers.
• Pastificio Rummo S.p.A. Italian pasta manufacturer from Benevento, Campania, with established presence in both branded and private label dry pasta, plus growing fresh pasta and foodservice lines. Similar premium positioning and comparable product portfolio to Casa Milo, with a strong regional Italian identity and active international expansion.
• Divella S.p.A. Family-owned Italian pasta and bakery company from Puglia (Rutigliano), with integrated mills and broad product portfolio spanning pasta, sauces, and bakery. Closely comparable as a southern Italian family-owned competitor with overlapping pasta and bakery categories and similar private label capabilities.
• De Cecco S.p.A. Italian pasta manufacturer founded in 1886 in Fara San Martino, Abruzzo. Direct competitor with similar premium positioning, supply chain storytelling, and international distribution, especially in the dry pasta category where both brands emphasize bronze-die extrusion and high-protein durum wheat. Culturally and product-wise the closest analogue to Casa Milo's 100% Filiera Puglia concept.
• Pastificio Lucio Garofalo S.p.A. Premium Italian pasta maker from Gragnano, southern Italy, now part of Ebro Foods. Competitor in the premium dry pasta segment with strong export footprint across US, Europe, and Asia. Comparable business model combining traditional Gragnano production with international branded and private label distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Buitoni (Nestlé Italia): Historic Italian pasta and fresh pasta brand now owned by Nestlé, with extensive distribution in Italy and abroad. Broad incumbent in the same category as Casa Milo (fresh pasta, filled pasta, sauces) with far greater scale and shelf presence. Comparable product mix in fresh pasta and ready-to-use sauces, making it a benchmark for category dynamics in Italian retail.
• Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A. World's largest pasta manufacturer headquartered in Parma, Italy. Directly competes with Casa Milo in dry and fresh pasta across retail and foodservice, with a much broader global footprint and brand portfolio (Voiello, Mulino Bianco). Larger scale makes it a relevant benchmark for category dynamics and a dominant competitor in international markets where Casa Milo is expanding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/casamilo1870
• Instagraminstagram.com/casa_milo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gruppomilo

Compliance10 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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