Castellino

Name

Castellino

Legal name

Ralò Srl

Website

https://castellino.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Italian preserved foods

NAICS

Specialty Canning (311422), Fruit and Vegetable Canning, Pickling, and Drying (31142), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033), Fats & Oils (2070), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Preserved Specialty Foods Manufacturing (Olives, Antipasto, Relishes) (AFAKACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pesto, Cooking Pastes & Concentrated Flavor Bases Manufacturing (AFAKADAN), Shelf-Stable Pantry Staples (Grains, Pasta, Rice, Beans, Canned Foods) (CRADAAAA), Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB), Ethnic Groceries & Shelf-Stable Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAA)

Keywords

• Preserved foods
• Italian olives
• Mediterranean specialties
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Vegetable preserves

Headquarters

HQ city

Matelica

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Products Sales: Production and sale of premium Italian preserved foods including olives, stuffed olives, vegetable specialties, grilled vegetables, stuffed vegetables, creams and bruschettas, dried products, extra virgin olive oil, and new hummus/muhammara spreads. Products sold through HORECA, retail/GDO, and direct-to-consumer channels.
2. Private Label / Branded Retail: Products sold under Castellino brand through large-scale distribution (GDO) networks in Italy and internationally.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Castellino produces and supplies premium Italian preserved foods, including olives, stuffed olives, grilled and stuffed vegetables, pestos, creams, bruschettas, dried products, and extra virgin olive oil. Products are crafted in the Marche region using natural pasteurization for long-term shelf stability without chemical preservatives. The portfolio spans 100+ SKUs serving HORECA foodservice, large-scale retail distribution, and direct-to-consumer channels.

Product overview

Castellino is an Italian food company specializing in preserved vegetables, olives, and appetizers. Founded in 1963, the company produces a comprehensive portfolio of Mediterranean specialty foods including Olives, Stuffed Olives, Vegetable Specialties, Grilled Vegetables, Stuffed Vegetables, Pestos/Creams/Bruschettas, Dried Products, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. All products are crafted in the Marche region of Italy using traditional methods including pasteurization for natural preservation without chemical preservatives. In November 2025, Castellino expanded into Mediterranean spreads with new Hummus Piccante and Muhammara products. The company serves retail, foodservice, and HORECA channels with sustainable, recyclable packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Olives Traditional Italian olives including classic varieties, stuffed olives, and flavored options with herbs, citrus, chili, and garlic. Available as natural, pitted, or in various mixes for aperitifs and cocktails.
• Stuffed Olives (Olive Farcite) Premium olives stuffed with vegetables, almonds, and high-quality cheese creams. Features 14 distinct varieties combining select olives with exquisite ingredients in savory, soft shells.
• Vegetable Specialties (Specialità Vegetali) 22 varieties of vegetable preparations including artichokes, capers, and specialty mixes. Features ready-to-use condiments like Diavulillo (Calabrian spicy antipasto) and Saladelizia (gourmet salad mix with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta salata, and capers).
• Grilled Vegetables (Verdure Grigliate) 16 varieties of hand-grilled vegetables preserved in oil. Simple, authentic preparations showcasing the classic taste of Mediterranean vegetables grilled to perfection.
• Stuffed Vegetables (Verdure Farcite) 10 varieties of stuffed vegetables featuring DOP cheeses, fresh creams, and mousse fillings including tuna and anchovies. Represents the finest Mediterranean diet preparations.
• Pestos, Creams and Bruschettas 12 varieties including rustic pestos and voluptuous creams. Original recipes featuring quality ingredients for pestos and ready-made sauces that pair with bread, pasta, and gourmet dishes.
• Dried Products (Prodotti Secchi) Sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms, easily rehydratable for seasoning pasta, pizza, and other dishes. Crafted with first-choice ingredients, sun-dried and artisanal products made in Italy.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Olio Extravergine) Premium extra virgin olive oil made from hand-harvested Nocellara del Belice olives from Sicily. Cold-pressed to preserve nutritional properties and authentic Mediterranean taste. Available in 500ml bottles, 6 bottles per carton.
• Hummus Piccante Spicy chickpea spread inspired by Mediterranean and Eastern flavors. Mediterranean chickpeas and Eastern spices combined in a bold, characterful cream. Ready-to-use for pasta dishes, mains, salads, and sides.
• Muhammara Red pepper spread featuring selected red peppers, cashews, and natural spices. A taste that travels far while staying close to Mediterranean roots. Ready-to-use condiment for various dishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Extended shelf life of 12 months at room temperature for pasteurized products
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Box MarchecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration with Box Marche to develop the Halopack sustainable packaging tray made from recycled paper. This eco-friendly packaging solution reduces plastic usage and keeps food fresh while maintaining taste and aroma. The partnership represents Castellino's commitment to environmental sustainability.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Barilla: Global Italian food group with pasta, sauces, and oils distributed in 100+ countries. Comparable to Castellino on Italian-origin premium positioning, GDO shelf presence, and export footprint, though Barilla is many times larger and broader in portfolio.
• Mutti: Leading Italian producer of preserved tomato products with strong presence in Italian and European retail. Comparable to Castellino as an Italian preserved-foods manufacturer with international GDO penetration, though Mutti focuses predominantly on tomato derivatives.
• De Cecco: Italian heritage brand in pasta and olive oil with global retail distribution. Overlaps with Castellino in EVOO category and Italian premium positioning, though De Cecco's portfolio centers on dry pasta and oils rather than preserved vegetables.
• Cirio: Major Italian preserved-food brand owned by Conserve Italia, with tomatoes, vegetables, and sauces sold globally. Overlaps with Castellino in preserved vegetables and Italian GDO/retail, though Cirio operates at materially larger scale across multiple categories.

Direct peers

• Agromonte: Sicilian producer of preserved vegetables, pestos, and ready-made sauces with strong GDO distribution. Highly comparable to Castellino on Mediterranean preserved foods, retail SKU breadth, and Italian regional-origin storytelling.
• Ponti: Italian heritage brand specializing in pickled vegetables, vinegar-preserved condiments, and antipasti sold globally. Comparable to Castellino in preserved-vegetable category, scale ambition, and presence in international GDO channels.
• Le Conserve della Nonna: Italian producer of preserved vegetables, sauces, pestos, and ready-made condiments for retail and foodservice. Closely comparable to Castellino on SKU breadth, Italian regional positioning, and B2B/B2C distribution model.
• Saclà: Italian family-owned producer of pestos, preserved vegetables, olives, and antipasti sold internationally through retail and foodservice. Directly comparable to Castellino in product mix, artisanal Italian positioning, and export-led GTM.

Emerging players

• Divella: Italian producer of pasta, sauces, and olive oils with growing international retail presence. Comparable to Castellino as a Southern-Italian food manufacturer expanding in GDO and export, though Divella is broader in dry goods than in preserved vegetables.
• Bontà Viva: Italian producer of preserved vegetables, olives, and Mediterranean antipasti for retail and foodservice. Comparable to Castellino in product mix (olives, grilled vegetables, spreads) and customer base across HORECA and GDO.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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