Sacchetto

What Sacchetto does

Sacchetto S.p.A. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer of starch derivatives from wheat and rice, founded in 1946 in Lagnasco (province of Cuneo, Piedmont) and now in its third generation of family management. The company operates a single integrated production facility at Lagnasco (with a registered office in Turin) and produces native and modified wheat starch, deglutenated wheat starch, vital wheat gluten, neutral ethyl alcohol and flavored alcohol, plus native rice starch, waxy rice starch, rice proteins (85%), and rice crystals — with animal-feed by-products (wheat bran, middlings, cereal distillers) completing the portfolio. Most products are available in conventional, organic (BIO per EU 2018/848) and gluten-free variants. The underlying process is mechanical extraction using water, maceration, sieving, separation and drying, augmented by proprietary assets including a new Ring Dryer, a CHP Turbogas cogeneration plant, two prior cogeneration plants, a water recovery system, and a GLP vaporized backup for production continuity.

The company serves five industrial verticals — food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, paper/cardboard, and animal feed — through a B2B direct-sales model supported by an in-house commercial team that provides technical support, quote-based pricing, and worldwide delivery via the company's transport network or customer-preferred couriers. Revenue mechanics are therefore tied to industrial ingredient volumes rather than consumer demand.

Sacchetto's commercial position rests on a broad certification stack (IFS Food since 2010, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 16128, BIO/Organic, Kosher, Halal, WHA, Vegan, GMP+, FDA, AEO) and on full traceability from raw-material selection to finished product, both of which shorten customer qualification cycles and embed switching costs into the supply relationship. In the 2022-2023 period the company executed a sizeable capex program (CHP Turbogas, Ring Dryer, water recovery, GLP backup, Industry 4.0 automation, office modernization), grew headcount by more than 20%, obtained ISO 27001 (a first in the Italian agro-industrial sector) and AEO status, and rolled out an anonymous whistleblowing channel — collectively indicating formalization of governance and operational scaling ahead of any external capital event.

Name

Sacchetto

Legal name

Sacchetto S.p.A.

Website

https://sacchetto.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sacchetto S.p.A. is an Italian family-owned manufacturer producing wheat and rice starch derivatives — including native and modified starches, gluten, ethyl alcohol, rice proteins and rice crystals — for food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, paper and animal-feed industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Starch and Cereal Derivatives

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing (311221), Flour Milling and Malt Manufacturing (31121)

SIC

Grain Mill Products (2040), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Native Starches & Flours (Corn, Potato, Tapioca, Wheat, Rice) (AFAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modified Food Starches (Acetylated, Crosslinked, Pregelatinized, Dextrins) (AFAJABAA), Starches & Grain Derivatives Manufacturing (cornstarch, maltodextrin, glucose solids) (AFAKABAG), Fibers, Starches & Texturizers (Resistant Starch, Maltodextrin, Inulin) (CRADAOAK)

Keywords

• Starch derivatives
• Wheat starch production
• Rice starch ingredients
• Industrial alcohol manufacturing
• Cereal protein ingredients

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuneo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Starch and Derivative Products: Manufacturing and sale of starch derivatives from wheat and rice including native starch, modified starch, Waxy starch, proteins, gluten, ethyl alcohol, and related by-products. Products available in conventional, organic, and gluten-free variants.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sacchetto S.p.A. produces and distributes starch derivatives, ethyl alcohol, vital wheat gluten, and cereal proteins extracted from wheat and rice for industrial customers. Its portfolio spans two main lines — wheat derivatives and rice derivatives — including native starches, modified starches, deglutenated starches, waxy rice starch, rice proteins, rice crystals, vital wheat gluten, neutral ethyl alcohol, flavored alcoholic products, and agricultural by-products such as wheat bran, wheat middlings, and cereal distillers. Products are available in conventional, organic, and gluten-free variants and serve food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, paper/cardboard, and animal feed manufacturers worldwide.

Product overview

Sacchetto S.p.A. is a family-owned Italian company and market leader in starch derivative production, with over 70 years of history. The company produces two main product lines: Wheat Derivatives (amido/starch, gluten, and ethyl alcohol) and Rice Derivatives (native starch, waxy starch, rice proteins, and rice crystals). Products are available in conventional, organic, and gluten-free versions. These ingredients serve diverse industrial sectors including food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, paper/cardboard, and animal feed. The portfolio includes core products like native wheat starch, deglutenated wheat starch, vital wheat gluten, neutral ethyl alcohol from wheat, standard rice starch, waxy rice starch, rice proteins at 85%, and rice crystals, along with agricultural by-products like wheat bran, wheat middlings, and cereal distiller for animal feed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Amido di Frumento (Native Wheat Starch) Native wheat starch in powder form with very low protein content, used as a natural thickener in the food sector for confectionery products, in pharmaceuticals as an excipient, and in industrial applications as adhesive and whitening agent.
• Amido Nativo di Frumento Deglutinato (Deglutenated Native Wheat Starch) Deglutenated wheat starch with gluten content below 20 ppm, designed for preparing gluten-free food products.
• Amido di Frumento M102 (Modified Wheat Starch M102) Modified wheat starch used primarily in the paper industry as an adhesive.
• Alcool Etilico Neutro di Frumento (Neutral Ethyl Alcohol from Wheat) Clear, colorless alcohol obtained from enzymatic transformation and fermentation of wheat starch, used for alcoholic beverages, antifungal agents, food preservatives, and solvents for aromas.
• Prodotto Alcolico Aromatizzato (Flavored Alcoholic Product) Wheat alcohol flavored with 100% natural vanilla aroma (tax-exempt use), used for treating and preserving baked goods.
• Glutine Vitale di Frumento (Vital Wheat Gluten) Vital wheat gluten used in the food sector for baking and high-quality baked products, and as a flour improver for soft wheat flour.
• Alcool Teste Code di Frumento (Wheat Heads and Tails Alcohol) Fractional distillation product from mother liquor, separated by temperature, used in the chemical sector as a solvent and disinfectant in domestic and industrial cleaning products.
• Crusca di Frumento (Wheat Bran) Rich in fiber, used as livestock feed for barn-raised animals.
• Farinaccio di Frumento (Wheat Middlings) Fine, hazelnut-colored, sweet-tasting flour used as an energy supplement for livestock feed, especially cattle.
• Distiller di Cereali (Cereal Distiller) Insoluble dry by-product with high protein content and considerable vitamin content, used as a protein supplement and bacterial flora stimulant in the diet of bulls and calves.
• Amido Nativo di Frumento Biologico (Organic Native Wheat Starch) Organic wheat starch extracted from soft wheat from the European Community, dried, with thickening and excipient functions for food and pharmaceutical industries.
• Amido Nativo di Frumento Deglutinato Biologico (Organic Deglutenated Native Wheat Starch) Organic deglutenated wheat starch with gluten content below 20 ppm, extracted from EU soft wheat, suitable for celiac consumers.
• Alcool Etilico Neutro di Frumento Biologico (Organic Neutral Ethyl Alcohol from Wheat) Organic wheat alcohol obtained through enzymatic transformation and fermentation of starch from organic EU wheat, used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors.
• Glutine Vitale di Frumento Biologico (Organic Vital Wheat Gluten) Organic vital wheat gluten extracted from selected organic wheat from the EU, dried at low temperatures to preserve nutritional characteristics, used for vegetarian foods like seitan.
• Amido di Riso STD (Standard Rice Starch) Native rice starch extracted exclusively from EU rice, used as thickener and stabilizer in food industry, excipient in pharmaceuticals, with soothing properties for children's skin. Gluten-free by nature.
• Amido di Riso WX (Waxy Rice Starch) Highly viscous waxy rice starch variant with high amylopectin content, providing better retrogradation resistance, lower gelatinization temperature, high viscosity at cold and hot temperatures, and high resistance to high temperatures and acidic pH in the WX-HS variant.
• Proteine Riso 85% (Rice Proteins 85%) Rice protein with minimum 85% guaranteed protein content, obtained as flour during rice starch production, used for protein supplements, energy products, sweet and savory dishes, smoothies, and functional beverages. Vegan and gluten-free.
• Cristalli di Riso (Rice Crystals) The purest and most candied rice derivative, characterized by easy solubility in water, high chalkiness, and ability to confer a highly velvety consistency to cosmetic preparations. Used primarily in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals for soothing and emollient effects.
• Amido di Riso Biologico UE (EU Organic Rice Starch) Organic rice starch extracted from 100% Italian organic rice, gluten-free by nature, used in food and cosmetic industries.
• Amido di Riso Biologico Non UE (Non-EU Organic Rice Starch) Organic rice starch from organic rice sourced from non-EU countries, certified organic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity increased for wheat gluten and entire wheat product line through new Ring Dryer installation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CCPB (Consorzio per il Controllo dei Prodotti Biologici)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023CCPB is the certification body that conducts rigorous audits for organic product certification. Their oversight ensures compliance with EU Regulation 2018/848, verifying the production, transformation, packaging, labeling, and control system throughout the European Union.
• EU Organic Raw Material SupplierscoreOthersCertified organic raw material suppliers from the European Union selected for their high-quality agricultural products. These partnerships ensure consistent supply of organic wheat and rice meeting certification standards.
• SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGS provides certification services including IFS Food audit and GMP+ certification. Their independent verification provides qualified control and assurance for quality management systems.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Manildra Group: Australian wheat-starch and gluten producer serving food, industrial, and export markets. Comparable in wheat-based starch and gluten operations but primarily serves Asia-Pacific rather than Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Tate & Lyle: UK-listed global specialty food and beverage ingredient company producing starches, sweeteners, and texturants. Overlaps with Sacchetto in clean-label, label-friendly starches for food customers.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness giant with extensive starch, sweetener, and grain-derivative operations across food, feed, and industrial customers. Competes in commodity starches and increasingly in specialty/plant-protein segments.
• Ingredion: US-listed global ingredient solutions provider specializing in starches, sweeteners, and plant-based proteins from corn, wheat, and tapioca. Directly competes in specialty starches and clean-label ingredient categories relevant to Sacchetto.
• Roquette: Global French leader in starch, polyols, proteins, and plant-based ingredients. Overlaps with Sacchetto across native and modified starches, plant proteins, and pharmaceutical excipients, but at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• ADM: Major global grain processor and ingredient supplier producing starches, proteins, and alcohol from corn and wheat. Overlaps with Sacchetto in food and industrial starch applications at much larger scale.
• Tereos: French cooperative producing starch, sweeteners, ethanol, and plant proteins from wheat, corn, and cassava. Directly comparable in wheat-based starch and gluten production serving food and industrial buyers.

Direct peers

• Agrana: Austrian manufacturer of starch from corn, wheat, and potatoes, plus fruit preparations. Closely comparable mid-cap European peer with native and modified starches, gluten, and alcohol products serving food and industrial markets.
• Crespel & Deiters: German specialty wheat processor producing native and modified wheat starches, vital wheat gluten, and wheat proteins for food and industrial applications. Closest scale-comparable peer to Sacchetto in wheat derivatives.
• BENEO (Südzucker Group): Specialty ingredient subsidiary of Südzucker focused on rice-derived starches, proteins, and functional carbohydrates. Closely mirrors Sacchetto's rice-derivative portfolio and clean-label positioning in food, feed, and pharma.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

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