What Romagna Coop Food does

Romagna Coop Food operates as "Sapori di Romagna," a cooperative business network (rete di imprese) headquartered in Alfonsine, Italy, that integrates six food and beverage companies in the Romagna region of eastern Emilia-Romagna. The network was established to exploit commercial synergies among Italian food and wine producers and is led by Fruttagel S.C.p.A. as the capofila (lead company). Member companies collectively operate 15 production plants, employ approximately 2,000 people, and generate a combined turnover of 500 million EUR across nine product categories: plant-based drinks, coffee, tomato products, fresh and frozen ready-to-cook meals, frozen vegetables, flours and mixes, bakery/biscuits, fruit juices/nectars, and wine and spirits.

The member companies include Deco Industrie (biscuits, crostini, and seasonal Italian sweets under the Saltari, Pineta, and Fornai & Pasticceri brands), Fruttagel (conventional and organic fruit juices, tomato products, plant-based drinks, and frozen vegetables under the Almaverde Bio brand, managing 1,000+ SKUs), Coind (Italy's leading private label coffee roaster with 60%+ Italian segment coverage, producing roasted beans, ground coffee, ESE pods, and capsules), Molino Spadoni (special flours, mixes, frozen pizza dough, gluten-free range, craft beers, vinegars and spirits, with operations at nine production sites), Terremerse (fresh portioned meats, sausages, cured meats, hams, and 120+ ready-to-cook meal recipes under the Borgobuono brand), and Terre Cevico (a wine cooperative representing 5,000 vine-grower families with 7,000 hectares of vineyards, processing 140 million kg of grapes annually and producing 100 million bottles for distribution in 60+ countries).

The network generates revenue through B2B manufacturing and distribution, primarily serving major Italian and European retail chains (GDO-DO) via private label production and branded products, alongside the Ho.Re.Ca and Food Service channels. Disclosed revenue mechanics include private label coffee (Coind: 78 million EUR turnover, 60+ countries), wine and spirits (Terre Cevico: 167 million EUR consolidated turnover), and broader multi-category manufacturing. The network sells through international trade shows (ANUGA Cologne, Gulfood Dubai, SIAL Paris) and direct B2B engagement, with extensive certifications (BRC, IFS, ISO 9001/14001/22000/45001/50001, Organic, Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Climate Neutral, Equalitas, Kosher, Halal) functioning as both compliance requirements and competitive differentiators for export and private label contracts.

Name

Romagna Coop Food

Legal name

Sapori di Romagna Azienda capofila Fruttagel S.C.p.A.

Website

https://romagnacoopfood.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sapori di Romagna is a cooperative business network integrating six Italian food and beverage companies (coffee, wine, flours, biscuits, juices, and meats) that collectively serve major retail chains and Ho.Re.Ca customers via private label and branded products across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

International & Ethnic Packaged Foods (CRADAAAG)

Keywords

• Private label food
• Frozen vegetables
• Italian food manufacturing
• Plant-based beverages
• Tomato products

Headquarters

HQ city

Alfonsine

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution: The network generates revenue through manufacturing and distribution of food and beverage products across multiple categories including plant-based drinks, coffee, tomato products, frozen vegetables, flours/mixes, bakery products, fruit juices/nectars, meat products, and wine/spirits. Member companies produce both proprietary brands and private label products for major retailers.
2. Private Label Coffee Production: Coind operates as a leading private label coffee producer with over 60% coverage of the Italian private label segment, roasting 7,000 tons annually.
3. Wine & Spirits Production: Terre Cevico generates revenue through wine and spirits production, distributing to 60+ countries with consolidated turnover of 167 million Euros.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Romagna Coop Food (also known as Sapori di Romagna) is a business network (rete di imprese) of six Italian food and beverage companies operating across Romagna. The cooperative produces and supplies a portfolio of food products — including plant-based drinks, coffee, tomato-based products, ready-to-cook meals, frozen vegetables, flours and mixes, baked goods, fruit juices, and wines/spirits — primarily to retail chains, foodservice operators, and private-label buyers. The network is led by Fruttagel S.C.p.A. and aggregates roughly 2,000 employees, 15 production plants, and a combined turnover of approximately 500 million euros, exporting to more than 60 countries.

Product overview

Sapori di Romagna is a business network (rete di imprese) that integrates six Italian food and beverage companies located in Romagna (eastern Emilia-Romagna). The network provides customers with a unified key account approach across all categories and brands. Member companies include: Deco Industrie (biscuits, crostini, and seasonal sweets like Panettoni and Pandoro), Fruttagel (fruit juices, nectars, tomato products, plant-based drinks, and frozen vegetables), Coind (private label coffee - roasted beans, ground coffee, ESE pods, and capsules), Molino Spadoni (special flours, mixes, frozen pizza dough, gluten-free products, and artisanal beers/spirits), Terremerse (fresh and frozen ready-to-cook meals, fresh meats, sausages, and cured meats under Borgobuono brand), and Terre Cevico (wines and spirits from multiple Italian regions). The network operates 15 production plants, employs 2,000 people, and generates 500 million euros in turnover across diverse food categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plant-based beverages
• Coffee and espresso products
• Tomato-based products
• Ready-to-cook meals
• Frozen vegetables
• Flours and baking mixes
• Bakery and confectionery products
• Fruit juices and nectars
• Wines and spirits
• Private label manufacturing services

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Deco IndustriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company of Sapori di Romagna network specializing in biscuits, crostini, and seasonal sweets (panettoni, pandori, colombe). One of Italy's largest biscuit manufacturers and #1 in crostini production. Brands include Saltari, Pineta, and Fornai & Pasticceri. Contact: Luca Alessandri.
• FruttagelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead company (capofila) of Sapori di Romagna network. Agricultural cooperative specializing in production and distribution of conventional and organic fruit juices/nectars, tomato products, plant-based drinks, and frozen vegetables. Manages 1,000+ product references. Contact: Aurora Liverani.
• CoindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company, leader in Italian private label coffee production. Founded 1961, with two plants in Emilia Romagna and Veneto. Roasts 7,000 tons annually, covering 60%+ of Italian private label segment. Products: roasted beans, ground coffee, ESE pods, capsules. Contact: Stefano Urso.
• Molino SpadonicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company, leader in special flours and mixes for domestic and professional use in Italian large-scale retail. 9 production sites, 180 employees. Also produces gluten-free range, frozen bakery products, Mora Romagnola meats/cheeses, craft beers, and vinegars/spirits. Exports to 40+ countries. Contact: Francesco Tavoletti.
• TerremersecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company producing fresh portioned meats, sausages, cured meats, hams, and 120+ ready-to-cook meal recipes. Own brand Borgobuono. Works with main GDO-DO chains, Ho.Re.Ca, and Food Service sectors. BRC certified. Contact: Paolo Berselli.
• Terre CevicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember company, cooperative founded 1963 representing 5,000 vine-grower families with 7,000 hectares of vineyards. Processes 140 million kg grapes annually, producing 100 million bottles of wine. Operates in Emilia Romagna, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Puglia with partnerships in Toscana, Sicilia, Umbria. Present in 60+ countries. 167m EUR turnover. Contact: Francesco Paganelli.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Beretta (Salumificio Fratelli Beretta): Italian cured meats and ready-meal producer with branded and private-label offerings to retail and Ho.Re.Ca. Comparable to Terremerse on Italian meat processing, cured-meat expertise, and private-label relationships with GDO-DO chains.
• Conserve Italia: Italian cooperative food producer (member-owned) covering fruit juices, tomato products, canned vegetables, and frozen foods for retail and foodservice. Closely comparable to Fruttagel and the broader Sapori di Romagna cooperative-plus-private-label manufacturing model.
• De Cecco: Italian pasta and flour manufacturer with significant international distribution across retail and foodservice. Comparable to Molino Spadoni on milling, specialty flours, and private-label pasta/flour execution for global retail.
• Caviro: Italian wine cooperative producing wines, musts, and spirits from member grape growers with significant export presence. Closely comparable to Terre Cevico on cooperative governance, grape sourcing scale, and international wine distribution.
• Orogel: Italian agricultural cooperative specializing in frozen vegetables and ready meals, serving retail and Ho.Re.Ca channels. Directly comparable to Fruttagel and Terremerse on frozen foods, cooperative structure, and private-label execution.
• Lavazza: Major Italian coffee roaster producing both branded and private-label coffee for retail and foodservice globally. Directly comparable to Coind on coffee roasting scale, private-label capability, and international footprint.
• Granarolo: Large Italian dairy and food cooperative with branded and private-label production for retail and foodservice. Comparable in cooperative ownership structure, multi-category private-label execution, and integrated Italian food platform approach.
• Apofruit: Italian fruit and vegetable cooperative supplying retailers with fresh produce, juices, and processed fruit products. Comparable to Fruttagel on cooperative model, organic supply chain (Almaverde Bio parallels), and fruit-based packaged-food export.

Broad incumbents

• Barilla: Global Italian packaged-food major (pasta, sauces, baked goods) with extensive international distribution. Comparable on Italian packaged-food manufacturing scale, private-label capability, and export reach, though broader portfolio and not a cooperative.
• Cirio (Conserve Italia group brand): Historic Italian packaged-food brand specializing in tomatoes, preserved vegetables, and sauces for retail and export. Comparable to Fruttagel's tomato and preserved produce lines, and to the network's combined packaged-foods-plus-private-label positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance50 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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