Caseificio Longo

What Caseificio Longo does

Caseificio Longo is a privately held, family-owned Italian cheesemaker founded in 1950 and headquartered in Rivarolo Canavese, in the Piedmont region's Canavese area, with a second production facility in Bosconero. The company produces fresh, aged, specialty, and lactose-free cheeses — most notably the signature Tomino del Boscaiolo®, marketed as the original Piedmontese 'tomino to cook' — entirely from 100% Piedmontese milk sourced from more than 70 local farms. Production volume exceeds 1,500 quintals of milk transformed annually, and the portfolio includes Toma Piemontese DOP, Paglierina®, Seirass Reale (PAT-recognized), Ricotta del Boscaiolo, Robiola d'Alba, and a growing specialty/affettati and lactose-free line. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications and has earned repeated international recognition, including World Cheese Awards medals and 2025-2026 wins at Formaggi & Consumi, Italy Food Awards, and International Cheese & Dairy Awards.

The business model is B2B-led with a growing DTC marketing layer. Revenue is generated through one-time sale of packaged cheese products to organized retail chains (Italian GDO/GDS), domestic foodservice/HoReCa operators, and international export distributors across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Bulk industrial formats (e.g., 10 kg ricotta) are also sold to pastifici and food laboratories as B2B ingredients. The go-to-market combines event-driven demand generation — regular participation in Gulfood Dubai, Anuga Cologne, SIAL Paris, Cibus Parma, PLMA Amsterdam, and Alimentaria Barcelona — with content marketing (a 50+ recipe hub, social media across Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), a store locator, and a new frozen product line introduced in 2026 specifically to extend shelf life for long-haul international distribution. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; consumers are directed to retail and the consumer services email for availability. With 11-50 employees and no disclosed external funding or M&A activity, Caseificio Longo operates as an independent mid-scale artisan producer pursuing incremental geographic and product-line expansion.

Name

Caseificio Longo

Legal name

Caseificio Longo S.r.l.

Website

https://caseificiolongo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caseificio Longo is a family-owned Piedmontese cheesemaker (founded 1950) producing fresh, aged, and specialty cheeses — including the signature Tomino del Boscaiolo® — from 100% local milk, selling through Italian retail, domestic foodservice, and international export distributors across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Cheesemaking

NAICS

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

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fresh/Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Unripened & Soft) (AFAHABAA), Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

Keywords

• Artisan cheesemaking
• Piedmontese dairy products
• Fresh cheese production
• Lactose-free cheese
• Italian cheese manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Rivarolo Canavese

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese product sales: Caseificio Longo manufactures and sells a wide range of cheese products (fresh, aged, specialty, lactose-free) through organized retail chains, foodservice operators, and international export markets. The company collects and transforms over 1,500 quintals of milk annually from over 70 Piedmontese farms, producing products sold under its own brand. Revenue is generated through the sale of packaged cheese products to retailers and food service operators, with some products (e.g., Ricotta, Cuor di Tomino) also available in bulk/industrial formats (up to 10 kg) for pastifici and laboratories.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caseificio Longo manufactures and sells traditional Piedmontese dairy cheeses centered on its signature Tomino del Boscaiolo line, alongside Toma Piemontese DOP, Robiola d'Alba, Paglierina, Seirass Reale, ricotta, spreadable cheese creams, and goat cheeses wrapped in cured meats. The company supplies both consumer retail and foodservice/B2B channels domestically and abroad, with 100% Piedmontese milk sourced from over 70 regional farms. Recent product extensions include lactose-free variants, cured-meat combinations, and a frozen line for international export.

Product overview

Caseificio Longo is a Piedmontese cheesemaker founded in 1950 specializing in fresh and aged cheeses. The core product portfolio centers on Tomino del Boscaiolo (the original semi-aged cheese for cooking), supplemented by fresh cheeses (Tomino a Rotolo, Cuor di Tomino, Confetti di Tomino, Ricotta del Boscaiolo, Seirass Reale, Robiola d'Alba, Luna di Primosale, Crema del Boscaiolo), aged cheeses (Toma Piemontese DOP, Paglierina), specialty products (Tomino with affettati, Tomini Freschi Sott'olio, Caprini in bresaola), and a lactose-free line. All products are made with 100% Piedmontese milk from over 70 local farms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tomino del Boscaiolo Signature fresh Tomino cheese from Caseificio Longo's Piedmontese production, sold under the registered "Tomino del Boscaiolo" trademark and used across retail antipasti and foodservice menus.
• Tomino del Boscaiolo Mignon Smaller-format version of the Tomino del Boscaiolo fresh cheese for individual servings and single-portion retail and foodservice use.
• Spiedini del Boscaiolo Skewered version of the Tomino del Boscaiolo designed for retail antipasti platters and foodservice presentation.
• Tomino del Boscaiolo with Affettati Tomino del Boscaiolo combined with assorted Italian cured meats as a ready-to-serve antipasto for retail and foodservice.
• Tomino del Boscaiolo Senza Lattosio Lactose-free variant of the flagship Tomino del Boscaiolo targeting lactose-intolerant consumers.
• Tomino a Rotolo Verde o Rosso Rolled Tomino cheese in green and red variants for visual differentiation on antipasto platters.
• Cuor di Tomino Heart-shaped Tomino specialty item within the Tomino del Boscaiolo range.
• Tomini Freschi Sott'olio Fresh Tomini cheeses preserved in oil for extended shelf life, sold through retail antipasti and foodservice channels.
• Toma Piemontese DOP PDO-certified Piedmontese semi-soft aged cheese made from 100% Piedmontese milk.
• Paglierina Registered-trademark fresh cheese product from Caseificio Longo's Piedmontese catalog.
• Seirass Reale Traditional Piedmontese ricotta-style fresh dairy product in the Caseificio Longo catalog.
• Robiola d'Alba Traditional Robiola d'Alba fresh soft cheese made from Piedmontese milk.
• Ricotta del Boscaiolo Branded ricotta from Caseificio Longo's Piedmontese dairy catalog.
• Luna di Primosale Crescent/moon-shaped primosale cheese from the Caseificio Longo catalog.
• Crema del Boscaiolo Spreadable cheese cream from the Caseificio Longo line, used as an antipasto or cooking ingredient.
• Confetti di Tomino Small bite-sized Tomino cheese items in the Caseificio Longo product range.
• Caprini in Bresaola Goat cheeses wrapped in cured bresaola, an antipasto item in the Caseificio Longo catalog.
• Tomini a Rotolo Senza Lattosio Lactose-free rolled Tomini variant from the Senza Lattosio product line.
• Tomino del Boscaiolo with Spianata Calabra Export-oriented variant of the flagship Tomino del Boscaiolo combined with Spianata Calabra (Calabrian cured meat) for international retail and foodservice markets.
• Tomino del Boscaiolo Frozen Line Frozen extension of the Tomino del Boscaiolo flagship line designed for international export logistics and longer shelf life.

Quantifiable outcome

• International award recognition: 3 medals (2 gold, 1 bronze) at International Cheese & Dairy Awards 2026; Gold Medal World Cheese Award 2012 (Seirass Reale); Silver Medal World Cheese Award 2016/2017 (Paglierina); Bronze Medal World Cheese Awards 2015-2016 (Tomino a Rotolo)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IFSE Culinary Institute (Torino)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Caseificio Longo collaborates with the IFSE Culinary Institute of Turin on recipe development and culinary content creation. IFSE students create gourmet dishes using Caseificio Longo products (e.g., Tomino del Boscaiolo BBQ burger), which are featured at trade shows and on the company's marketing channels. The partnership combines artisan food production with culinary education and has produced multiple recipe videos and cooking demonstrations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Granarolo: One of Italy's largest dairy groups with an extensive cheese portfolio spanning fresh, aged, and specialty products sold through organized retail and foodservice. Comparable as the broad incumbent Caseificio Longo competes against for shelf space and foodservice contracts.
• Galbani (Lactalis Italia): Leading Italian cheese brand owned by Lactalis with broad retail presence across fresh, aged, and specialty cheeses. The dominant incumbent in Italian organized retail against which Caseificio Longo must differentiate on provenance and artisan positioning.
• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French-headquartered European specialty cheese group with multiple premium regional brands. Comparable in focus on branded specialty cheeses and international distribution, though at materially larger scale.
• Bel Group: Global branded cheese company with iconic European cheese brands and broad international distribution. Relevant as a large incumbent shaping category dynamics and retail relationships in markets Caseificio Longo is targeting for export.
• Parmalat (Lactalis): Major Italian dairy group with a wide cheese portfolio and deep distribution across organized retail and foodservice. Represents the large-scale competitive benchmark for shelf negotiations and category presence.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative with significant cheese operations across multiple markets. Comparable as an established European competitor for both domestic retail and international export opportunities.

Direct peers

• Igor Gorgonzola: Italian artisan-style producer specializing in Gorgonzola DOP with strong international export presence and trade-show activity. Comparable on Italian DOP cheese manufacturing, export-oriented GTM, and scale band similar to Caseificio Longo.
• Casearia Carpenedo: Italian artisan cheesemaker with a broad portfolio of fresh, aged, and specialty cheeses distributed through Italian retail, foodservice, and international channels. Comparable in product breadth, scale (~30-50 employees), and direct-to-consumer plus B2B GTM mix.
• Beppino Occelli: Artisan Piedmontese cheesemaker producing premium aged and fresh cheeses from local milk, with a comparable heritage brand, DOP/PAT portfolio, and presence at international trade shows. Directly comparable to Caseificio Longo's positioning in the premium Piedmontese artisan segment.

Regional players

• Latteria Soresina: Italian dairy cooperative producing traditional Italian cheeses (including Grana Padano and other DOPs) for domestic retail and foodservice. Comparable on product category and channel mix, though larger and cooperative-structured versus Caseificio Longo's family-owned model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@caseificio_longo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caseificio-longo
• Instagraminstagram.com/caseificio_longo
• Pinterestit.pinterest.com/tominilongo
• Xx.com/TOMINILONGO
• Facebookfacebook.com/caseificiolongo

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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