Pasticceria Zizzola

What Pasticceria Zizzola does

Pasticceria Zizzola S.r.l. is a third-generation family-owned Italian artisanal bakery and pastry shop headquartered in Resana, in the Veneto region, operating since 1871. The company runs three direct-retail storefronts (Resana, Castelfranco Veneto, and Montebelluna) selling freshly baked breads produced with natural sourdough starter (lievito madre) and slow fermentation, alongside a full pastry assortment (mignon, traditional paste, cannoli, classic cakes such as Saint Honoré and tiramisù), and a signature panettone made from the founder Francesco's original recipe with annual production of 150-180 quintals. Additional revenue streams include the year-round specialty "La Farcita," house-made spreadable creams (Creme Spalmabili) in family-named flavors, custom celebration cakes for weddings and other occasions, and seasonal Easter products including colomba cakes and chocolate eggs in standard, gluten-free, and sugar-free variants.

The business model is direct-to-consumer retail with no e-commerce or wholesale channels identified; pricing is not publicly disclosed and bespoke orders are placed by phone or email. Customers are predominantly local consumers in the Treviso province seeking daily fresh pastries and breads, supplemented by special-occasion buyers requiring custom cakes and seasonal holiday gift purchases. Operational leadership rests with Damiano Zizzola and his wife Barbara, with their children Ludovica and Michelangelo involved in succession. The company holds a baker certification (Attestato Panificatori) and competes on heritage, ingredient quality, and traditional technique rather than on scale or digital reach.

Name

Pasticceria Zizzola

Legal name

Pasticceria Zizzola S.r.l.

Website

https://pasticceria-zizzola.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pasticceria Zizzola is a family-owned Italian artisanal bakery and pastry shop, founded in 1871 in Resana, operating three storefronts in the Veneto region and selling traditional breads, pastries, panettone, and custom celebration cakes directly to local consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Bakery and Pastry

NAICS

Retail Bakeries (311811), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAFAFAB

Patisseries & Viennoiserie (French-Style)

Travel & Hospitality/Foodservice & Beverage (Restaurants, Cafes, Bars)/Bakeries & Patisseries

SECONDARYCRAHAGAB

Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques

Consumer Products & Retail/Grocery & Food Retail/Specialty Food Stores (Deli, Cheese, Gourmet, Bakery)

Keywords

• Artisan Italian pastries
• Traditional bakery products
• Panettone production
• Custom celebration cakes
• Artisanal bread baking

Headquarters

HQ city

Resana

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Pastry and Bakery Sales: Direct retail sales of freshly baked goods including pastries, cakes, mignon, breads, and specialty items to consumers visiting the storefronts. Products are sold daily with morning and afternoon opening hours.
2. Seasonal Specialty Products: Seasonal sales of Easter products (Colomba, Easter eggs) and holiday items (Panettone) including custom orders and special occasion cakes for weddings, baptisms, communions, and birthdays.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pasticceria Zizzola is a traditional Italian artisan pasticceria and panificio operating since 1871 across three storefronts in the Veneto region (Resana, Castelfranco Veneto, Montebelluna). It produces and retails daily fresh breads (using natural lievito madre and slow fermentation), pastries, classic Italian cakes, custom occasion cakes (weddings, baptisms, communions, birthdays), signature panettone based on the founder's 1871 recipe, seasonal Easter specialties (colombe and chocolate eggs), and house-made spreadable creams.

Product overview

Pasticceria Zizzola is a traditional Italian pasticceria operating since 1871, encompassing two interconnected divisions: a panificio (artisan bakery) producing daily bread using natural yeast and slow fermentation techniques, and a pasticceria (pastry shop) crafting fresh confections. The business is anchored by signature products—most notably the panettone made from the founder's 1871 recipe and the celebrated La FARCITA specialty—alongside seasonal offerings (Easter eggs and colombe), artisan spreadable creams in family-named varieties, custom occasion cakes, and a full range of traditional Italian pastries and breads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artisanal Pastries (Pasticceria) Fresh artisanal pastries and sweets produced daily by master pastry chefs, including mignon, traditional paste, cannoli, chocolate desserts, and seasonal specialties, sold to consumers at the bakery's three storefronts.
• Artisan Bread (Panificio) Artisan bread produced using natural yeast (lievito madre), slow fermentation, and premium-quality flours, offering varieties including Pugliese, Toscanello, sfilatini, mantovanine, and multi-grain breads, sold daily to consumers at the storefronts.
• Panettone Traditional Italian Christmas panettone made from the founder's original 1871 recipe, available in multiple sizes including a signature 10 kg giant version, popular for holiday gift-giving and family celebrations.
• La FARCITA Renowned signature specialty filled pastry available year-round, recognized as a reference point in the Treviso region.
• Creme Spalmabili (Spreadable Creams) House-made spreadable creams in multiple flavors including extra dark chocolate, zabaione, cocoa and orange, cocoa and ginger, Pera Willy, Orange Royal, hazelnut (light and dark), pistachio, dairy-free cremino, and named family varieties Barbara, Ludovica, and Michelangelo.
• Uova Pasquali (Easter Eggs) House-made Easter eggs in milk and dark chocolate, available in packaged sizes (300g, 500g, 1.2kg) and handkerchief-wrapped versions (200g to 2.1kg), including specialty gluten-free and sugar-free options for the Easter season.
• Colombe Pasquali (Easter Dove Cakes) Traditional Italian Easter dove cakes handmade with premium ingredients, available in classic, wild berries, chocolate chips, and moscato varieties.
• Torte per Occasioni Speciali (Special Occasion Cakes) Custom cakes for special occasions including wedding cakes (torte nuziali), baptism cakes, communion cakes, confirmation cakes, and birthday cakes, crafted to order with personalized decorations.
• Torte Classiche (Classic Cakes) Traditional Italian classic cakes including Torta Saint Honoré, tiramisù, mousse varieties, meringata, torta Pazientina, and torta Bresciana, available at the storefronts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150-180 quintals of panettone produced annually, demonstrating significant production scale and market demand for their flagship product.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Barilla: Major Italian food manufacturer producing bread, baked goods, and confectionery products including panettone (via Mulino Bianco and Pandoro lines). Comparable to Zizzola in the broader Italian bakery category but at multinational industrial scale.
• Motta: Historic Italian bakery and confectionery brand (now part of the Bauli Group), famous for panettone, pandoro, and Pan di Stelle. Comparable to Zizzola in the panettone/Italian seasonal sweets category but operating at industrial scale with national distribution.
• Bauli: Large Italian industrial bakery group producing panettone, Pandoro, croissants, and seasonal Italian sweets with national mass-market distribution. Comparable to Zizzola in the panettone category, but at vastly larger scale and with broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pasticceria Vergani: Historic Milanese pasticceria founded in 1944, famous for its panettone and traditional Italian confectionery. Closely comparable to Zizzola as a multi-generational artisanal pasticceria with a signature panettone product and seasonal Italian sweets line, though operating at a larger scale in Milan.
• Pasticceria Galup: Pinerolo-based pasticceria founded in 1922, famous for its Pandoro and Panettone di Pinerolo. Comparable to Zizzola as an artisanal pasticceria with a signature seasonal leavened cake product and multi-generational family ownership.
• Pasticceria Cova: Luxury Milanese pasticceria established in 1817, now part of the LVMH group. Comparable to Zizzola as a heritage Italian pasticceria producing panettone, traditional pastries, and seasonal specialties, but operating at significantly larger scale and price point with international brand recognition.
• Marchesi 1824: Historic Milanese pasticceria founded in 1824, currently owned by Prada. Highly comparable to Zizzola as a long-standing Italian pasticceria producing traditional cakes, pastries, panettone, and confectionery with strong heritage positioning.
• Pasticceria Pansa: Traditional pasticceria in Amalfi operating since 1930, producing Neapolitan pastries and seasonal Italian sweets. Comparable to Zizzola as a multi-generational family-run pasticceria anchored by regional traditions and signature specialties.
• Pasticceria Lazzaroni: Italian pasticceria founded in 1718, known for amaretti and panettone production. Comparable to Zizzola as a historic Italian pasticceria producing both artisanal pastries and packaged seasonal products with multi-century heritage.

Regional players

• Pasticceria Colavolpe: Family-run artisanal pasticceria based in southern Italy (Calabria region) producing traditional Italian sweets and pastries. Comparable to Zizzola as a regional Italian pasticceria with multi-generational family ownership, but serving a different southern Italian geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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