Costieragrumi De Riso

What Costieragrumi De Riso does

Costieragrumi De Riso is a third-generation, family-owned producer and wholesaler of premium lemons headquartered in Minori on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Founded in 1927 by Alfonso 'e Mariett De Riso, the company cultivates, aggregates, and distributes certified and specialty lemon varieties under the De Riso family management (currently Carlo, Giovanni, and Evaristo). Core products include Limone Costa d'Amalfi I.G.P. (PGI-certified Amalfi Coast lemon), Limone Rocca Imperiale I.G.P., and specialty varieties Lo Sfusato and Citrus Medical, all positioned for culinary (limoncello, desserts, cocktails), therapeutic, and cosmetic end uses. The company holds PGI certifications via IS.ME.CERT. and ICEA Calabria and is a member of the Consorzio di Tutela Limone Costa d'Amalfi I.G.P.

The firm operates an aggregator supply model through OP Costieragrumi SOC. COOP., pooling output from approximately 120 lemon producers (around 90% based in the Amalfi Coast area) to deliver approximately 1,000,000 kg of PGI-certified product annually plus conventional product during biological rest periods. Distribution is direct via isothermal refrigerated trucks delivering within 24-48 hours of harvest, targeting the food and beverage industry (restaurants, hotels, bakeries, artisanal liqueur makers) and retail consumers seeking premium authentic Amalfi lemons. No post-harvest waxing or preservative treatment is applied, which is a key differentiator versus commodity lemon supply.

The business is privately held under the De Riso family with no disclosed external shareholders, operates within Italy and Europe, and has 11-50 employees. Marketing is primarily via a bilingual (Italian/English) website (costieragrumi.it), Google Analytics, social sharing plugins, and Google AdSense interest-based advertising. The company shares brand association with adjacent De Riso family ventures — Sal De Riso pastry, Terra di Limoni artisanal liqueurs, Lemon Tour agritourism, and Hotel Marmorata — creating an integrated Amalfi lemon economy cluster. Revenue, pricing, and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Costieragrumi De Riso

Legal name

Costieragrumi

Website

https://costieragrumi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Costieragrumi De Riso is a third-generation, family-owned Italian producer and wholesaler of premium PGI-certified Amalfi Coast lemons and specialty citrus varieties, aggregating supply from 120+ growers via OP Costieragrumi cooperative to serve food service, artisanal liqueur makers, and retail consumers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Citrus Fruit Production

NAICS

Citrus (except Orange) Groves (111320), Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

akta.pro primary industry

Citrus Orchards (Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit) (AFAGACAA)

Keywords

• PGI certified lemons
• Amalfi Coast citrus
• Fresh lemon wholesale
• Traditional lemon cultivation
• Sfusato Amalfitano lemons

Headquarters

HQ city

Minori

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Lemon Product Sales: Direct sales of PGI certified Amalfi Coast lemons, conventional lemons, and specialty varieties including Citrus Medical and Sfusato. Products are hand-picked, hand-selected, and distributed fresh within 24-48 hours of harvesting via temperature-controlled trucks.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Costieragrumi De Riso cultivates, selects and wholesales PGI-certified Amalfi Coast lemons and specialty citrus varieties, including Limone Costa d'Amalfi I.G.P., Limone Rocca Imperiale I.G.P., Lo Sfusato, and Citrus Medical. Products are hand-picked from traditional terraced groves, receive no post-harvest wax or preservative treatments, and are shipped fresh within 24–48 hours via temperature-controlled isothermal trucks.

Product overview

Costieragrumi De Riso is a third-generation family-owned lemon cultivation and sales company founded in 1927 in Minori, Amalfi Coast, Italy. The company operates as a unified product portfolio centered on premium lemons and citrus products, comprising four core product lines: Limone Costa d'Amalfi I.G.P. (PGI-certified Amalfi Coast lemon), Lo Sfusato (traditional variety), Citrus Medical (ancient citrus variety), and Limone Rocca Imperiale I.G.P. (PGI-certified Rocca Imperiale lemon). The company also collaborates with OP Costieragrumi SOC. COOP., a producer organization aggregating over 120 growers. Annual production reaches approximately 1,000,000 kg of PGI-certified product plus conventional product, all hand-selected and distributed within 24-48 hours of harvest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Limone Costa d'Amalfi I.G.P. PGI Amalfi Coast lemon grown on typical terraced gardens, characterized by particular organoleptic properties and a unique aromatic scent. Produced without post-harvest treatments, making it suitable for limoncello, cremoncello, and typical desserts. Targeted at restaurants, hotels, bakeries, artisanal liqueur producers, and culinary professionals.
• Lo Sfusato Traditional lemon variety cultivated with strict grove selection ensuring full respect for the territory. Used for culinary, therapeutic, and cosmetic applications. Intended for specialty retailers and food service buyers seeking traditional Amalfi Coast citrus.
• Citrus Medical Ancient citrus variety rich in vitamin C with a thick, wrinkled skin and very refreshing flesh. The peel is used for candied production and extraction of precious essential oils. Targeted at artisanal food producers and essential oil processors.
• Limone Rocca Imperiale I.G.P. PGI-certified lemon rich in essential oils with a high percentage of limonene, used for cocktails and appetizers. The absence of wax treatment allows the peel to be used for desserts, creams, and liqueurs; also recommended for therapeutic use. Targeted at food service, hospitality, and artisanal producers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OP Costieragrumi SOC. COOP.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOP Costieragrumi SOC. COOP. is the primary supplier to Costieragrumi De Riso, aggregating over 120 lemon producers with approximately 90% operating in the Amalfi Coast area. This aggregation model ensures high quality standards through the guaranteed supply chain from multiple producers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• OP Limone di Sorrento / Limone di Sorrento I.G.P. producers: Sorrento PGI lemon producers operate the same I.G.P. certification model in the neighboring Sorrento peninsula, serving identical B2B culinary and aroma customers. Directly comparable in product, customer type, and regulatory framework.
• Naranjas del Carmen: Spanish organic citrus producer selling direct-to-consumer and into gourmet retail. Comparable in the premium, traceable, no-chemical-treatment Mediterranean-citrus positioning and growing DTC motion, even though it is geographically separate.
• Brio: Italian organic produce brand built on a cooperative / grower-network aggregation model, similar to OP Costieragrumi. Comparable in scaling specialty Italian produce through certification, branded packaging, and wholesale into organic/specialty retail.
• Consorzio di Tutela Limone Costa d'Amalfi I.G.P. Protection consortium for the PGI Amalfi Coast lemon, of which Costieragrumi is a member. The consortium and its member-growers sell the same PGI-certified product to overlapping wholesale, food-service, and specialty retail customers in direct competition.
• Limone di Rocca Imperiale I.G.P. producers: Italian PGI lemon producers in Calabria, holding the same I.G.P. certification that Costieragrumi also carries. They compete in the same premium, geographically protected Italian lemon category and overlapping specialty food service and gourmet channels.

Others

• Terra di Limoni: Liquorificio artigianale (artisanal liqueur maker) of the De Riso family producing limoncello and cremoncello from the same lemon supply. Comparable as a downstream value-added brand monetizing the same terroir and PGI lemon provenance.
• Sal De Riso: Same De Riso family; artisanal pastry/bakery enterprise based on the Amalfi Coast that uses the family's own lemons. Comparable as a vertically linked consumer brand sharing the same PGI supply and Mediterranean-luxury positioning, though not a direct competitor in fresh fruit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/costieragrumi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/costieragrumi-de-riso-s.r.l.

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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