Casale

What Casale does

Casale S.p.A. is a privately held Italian food group that produces and exports premium cured meats, principally Prosciutto di Parma DOP and Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP, alongside a sliced fine salumeria (Italian deli) range. The group is structured around three wholly-owned production subsidiaries: Casale S.p.A. in Felino (Parma), Selva Alimentari S.p.A. in San Daniele del Friuli (Udine), and San Pietro S.p.A. in Lesignano Bagni (Parma). Each subsidiary is an associated producer of either the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma DOP or the Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP, granting Casale the right to use these protected designations and the associated production disciplines. The group holds IFS Food (v7, October 2020) and BRCGS Issue 9 (August 2022) food safety certifications, an Italian D. Lgs. 231/2001 compliance model with a Code of Ethics and whistleblowing portal, and DOP export certificate IT550L CE authorizing shipment to the USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, and Brazil.

The core products are traditional raw hams (Prosciutti Crudi Tipici) made from Italian pig thighs raised in the Po Valley, with no preservatives or additives, and a sliced deli range (Fine Salumeria Affettata) packaged in protective atmosphere (atmosphere protettiva) in 50-500 gram formats designed to maintain taste and fragrance as if freshly sliced. Underlying production combines traditional natural aging with modern atmospheric packaging, with the company emphasizing 100% natural ingredients, minimal salt, high protein, and reduced fat. The product offering is sold under three sub-brands (Casale, Selva, San Pietro), each with its own consumer-facing website.

Casale operates a sales-led, B2B go-to-market model, exporting directly to retailers and food service operators across Europe, Eastern Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. The company refines its portfolio in close collaboration with customers and relies on traditional food distribution channels rather than direct-to-consumer. Marketing is conducted through a corporate website and organic social media (LinkedIn, Instagram), with brand storytelling centered on Parma heritage, DOP certification, and traditional production methods. The company is financed entirely through internal capital (paid-up capital of €1,600,000), with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Casale

Legal name

CASALE S.p.A.

Website

https://casalespa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Casale S.p.A. is a privately held Italian food group that produces and exports DOP-certified Prosciutto di Parma and Prosciutto di San Daniele, plus sliced fine salumeria, to retailers and food service operators across Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian Cured Meats Manufacturing

NAICS

Meat Processed from Carcasses (311612)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Further Processing (Cooked, Smoked, Cured & Deli Meats) (AFAKALAD)

Keywords

• Italian cured meats
• Parma ham production
• Sliced deli meats
• Prosciutto manufacturing
• Salumeria production

Headquarters

HQ city

Felino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Products Sales: Sale of sliced prosciutto and Italian salumeria products, packaged in protective atmosphere. Products are sold to retailers, food service operators, and exported to international markets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Casale S.p.A. is an Italian food producer that manufactures and packages traditional cured meats, primarily Prosciutto di Parma DOP and Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP, using 100% Italian pig thighs with no preservatives. The company operates three prosciuttificios under the Casale Group (Casale, Selva Alimentari, and San Pietro), producing both whole traditional raw hams and a range of sliced salumeria (Fine Salumeria Affettata) packaged in protective atmosphere (Atmosphere Protettiva) in grammages from 50 to 500 grams.

Product overview

Casale S.p.A. is an Italian food company offering a portfolio of premium prosciutto and salumeria products across three sub-brands: Casale (based in Felino, Parma), Selva Alimentari (based in San Daniele del Friuli), and San Pietro (based in Lesignano Bagni, Parma). The core product lines include Prosciutti Crudi Tipici (traditional raw hams from Italian pigs) and Fine Salumeria Affettata (sliced deli packaged in protective atmosphere, 50-500g). Products are sold sliced and packaged to maintain freshness. The three brands operate as part of the Casale Group, with Casale and San Pietro certified under Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma DOP, and Selva under Consorzio del Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casale Prosciuttificio: Prosciutto producer in Casale di Felino, Parma, associated with Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma DOP
• Selva Prosciuttificio
• San Pietro Prosciuttificio

Products and services

• Prosciutti Crudi Tipici Traditional raw hams made from selected Italian pig thighs born and raised in the Po Valley. A 100% natural product with very little salt, produced using ancient natural preservation methods without any preservatives or additives.
• Fine Salumeria Affettata Sliced Italian deli meats featuring selected meats and natural ingredients. Products are sliced and packaged in protective atmosphere (Atmosphere Protettiva) in grammages from 50 to 500 grams, maintaining taste and fragrance as if freshly sliced.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products maintain taste and fragrance as if freshly sliced

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma DOPcoreOthersCasale S.p.A. is an associated producer to the Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma DOP and follows its production disciplinary for authentic Prosciutto di Parma.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• AIA (Agricola Italiana Alimentare): Large Italian food group operating across fresh and processed meat categories including salumi. Broad incumbent with overlapping presence in cured meats, but significantly larger and more diversified than Casale's focused DOP prosciutto proposition.

Direct peers

• Levoni: Family-owned Italian salumi group producing prosciutto di Parma DOP and other cured meats. Direct peer with comparable DOP positioning, vertical integration, and international distribution model.
• Veroni: Italian cured meats producer (Prosciutto di Parma and Salame Felino IGP among others) with strong international retail presence. Comparable in DOP/IGP positioning, sliced deli offerings, and global export footprint.
• Fratelli Beretta: Historic Italian salumi producer offering a wide range of cured meats including prosciutto and pre-sliced deli. Comparable in product mix, B2B retail channel focus, and presence in international markets.
• Citterio: Italian cured meats specialist (now part of Rovagnati group) producing prosciutto, salami, and pre-sliced deli for retail and food service. Direct peer in product category, packaging formats, and export markets.
• Fiorucci Foods: Italian-origin salumi brand producing prosciutto, salami, mortadella, and pre-sliced deli products for retail and food service globally. Direct peer in product range, packaging formats, and export-led go-to-market.
• Ruliano: Specialist Prosciutto di Parma DOP producer. Comparable in single-region DOP focus, traditional aging methods, and selective international export strategy.
• Villani Salumi: Italian salumi producer (Toscano) offering a portfolio of cured meats including prosciutto, salami, and sliced deli products. Direct peer in traditional Italian cured meats manufacturing and B2B distribution.
• Grandi Salumifici Italiani: One of Italy's largest cured meats groups, producing a broad portfolio of salumi including prosciutto. Direct comparable given overlap in Italian cured pork products, B2B retail and food service distribution, and export orientation across international markets.
• Ferrarini: Italian food group producing Prosciutto di Parma DOP and other cured meats alongside broader food categories. Comparable in DOP prosciutto production, B2B retail channels, and international distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casale-spa
• Instagraminstagram.com/casale_prosciutti
• Facebookfacebook.com/Casale-Spa-100067457707842

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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