Consorzio Agrario di Cremona

What Consorzio Agrario di Cremona does

Consorzio Agrario di Cremona (legal name: CONSORZIO AGRARIO DI CREMONA SOC. COOP. A R.L.) is a member-owned Italian agricultural cooperative founded in 1896 in Cremona, Lombardy. The cooperative operates a vertically integrated agricultural supply business built around in-house animal feed manufacturing — anchored by the Lattogeno brand, which was the first industrial dairy-cow feed patented in Italy in 1928 — at its 72,000 sqm Porto Canale feed mill and the Ca' D'Andrea alfalfa processing plant. It serves as an official CASE IH and New Holland agricultural-machinery dealer and offers agronomy products (seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals), fertigation systems (60 million meters of installed dripline by 2020), food and wine products, fuel distribution, and insurance brokerage through the FATA division of Cattolica Assicurazione (Generali Italia).

The cooperative generates revenue across multiple streams: animal feed manufacturing and sales, agricultural machinery (new, used, and rental) with associated service and parts, agronomy products and supply chain contracts, food products, insurance brokerage, and fuel and lubricants distribution. Its customer base is segmented primarily into livestock farms (dairy, beef, sheep, pig, horse) and crop farms (cereals, tomatoes, alfalfa), with agricultural machinery buyers as a horizontal segment. Distribution relies on a direct-sales network of branches and agencies across Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto, supplemented by dozens of trained commercial agents; marketing is conducted primarily through agricultural fairs (FAZI Montichiari, Fiere Zootecniche Cremona), field demonstrations (Gradella Mais Academy, Harvest Days), and the corporate website. No public pricing tiers are disclosed; customers obtain quotes directly.

For FY2025, the cooperative reported revenue of €339.3 million (8.2% YoY growth), production value exceeding €342 million, EBITDA of €13.03 million, and net profit of €674,218, while reducing net financial debt by over €4.5 million and executing a €6M+ investment plan. The cooperative is governed by a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Board of Auditors under President Giannenrico Spoldi and CEO Franco Vertini. Strategic priorities include the PNRR-funded Lattogeno Farm supply-chain innovation project, the 2025-launched digital Farm Record Books service, and continued geographic expansion through facility acquisitions.

Name

Consorzio Agrario di Cremona

Legal name

CONSORZIO AGRARIO DI CREMONA SOC. COOP. A R.L.

Website

https://consorzioagrariocremona.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Italian member-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1896, manufacturing the Lattogeno dairy-feed brand since 1928 and distributing agricultural machinery, agronomy inputs, insurance, and digital farm services to livestock and crop farmers across Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Animal Food Manufacturing (3111), Other Animal Food Manufacturing (311119), Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491), Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Manufacturing, Private Label & Co-Manufacturing for Animal Diets (HLAMAHAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performance & Health Outcome Consulting (growth, FCR, milk yield, gut health) (AFADAMAG), Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative services
• Animal feed manufacturing
• Agricultural machinery distribution
• Agronomy and crop inputs
• Agricultural insurance brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Cremona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Animal Feed Manufacturing and Sales: Production and sale of animal feeds for dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, horses and dogs. Core business since 1928 with patented Lattogeno brand. Feed segment generated over 15 million euro revenue growth.
2. Agricultural Machinery Sales and Service: Sale of new tractors, harvesting machines, telescopic handlers, mixer wagons, and equipment. Includes used machinery sales, rental services, field tests, financing, mechanical assistance, spare parts, and maintenance.
3. Agronomy Products and Services: Commercialization of seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals, crop management services, irrigation systems, and supply chain contracts for various crops.
4. Food Products: Sale of food products including wine, olive oil, and rice from partner wineries and producers.
5. Insurance Services: Insurance brokerage through FATA division of Cattolica Assicurazione (Generali Italia), offering tailored agricultural insurance products.
6. Fuel and Lubricants Distribution: Distribution of fuels and lubricants for agricultural operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Consorzio Agrario di Cremona is a member-owned agricultural cooperative that manufactures animal feeds (including its flagship Lattogeno brand for dairy cows and the Nat&Cat biodegradable cat litter line), distributes agricultural machinery as official dealer for Case IH and New Holland, supplies agronomy inputs (seeds, fertilizers, crop protection products) and services (fertigation, irrigation, smart farming, supply chain contracts), markets food products (wine, olive oil, rice) sourced from partner producers, and provides tailored agricultural insurance brokerage through the FATA division of Cattolica Assicurazione (Generali Italia). Operations span production facilities, branch offices, and trained commercial agents serving Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto.

Product overview

Consorzio Agrario di Cremona is an agricultural cooperative founded in 1896, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to farmers and agricultural businesses. The core offerings include: Lattogeno branded animal feeds (dairy, beef, sheep, pig, horse, and dog feeds) produced at the Cremona feed mill; Nat&Cat barley-based biodegradable cat litter; agricultural machinery sales and service as official CASE IH and New Holland dealer; agronomy services covering seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and crop management; fertigation systems with 60 million meters of installed dripline; food and wine products including olive oil, wine, and rice; agricultural insurance; and agricultural machinery rental and used equipment sales. Strategic initiatives include Lattogeno Farm (PNRR-funded supply chain innovation project) and digital Farm Record Books management service. The company operates production facilities including feed mills, alfalfa processing plants, cereal drying centers, and maintains a widespread network of branches across Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia-Romagna.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lattogeno: Animal feed brand for dairy cows, the first industrial feed brand in Italy, patented in 1928
• Nat&Cat

Products and services

• Lattogeno Animal Feed Line Proprietary animal feed brand for dairy cows, the first industrial feed brand in Italy. Includes specialized dairy nutrition formulations developed and manufactured in-house at the Cremona feed mill. Industry-recognized for tradition, quality and innovation in dairy cattle feeding.
• Complete Animal Feeds (Mangimi) Broader animal feed product portfolio covering dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, and dogs. Produced at the feed mill in Cremona (Porto Canale area) and the Ca' D'Andrea plant for alfalfa, with technical assistance from feed specialists (Tecnici Alimentaristi).
• Nat&Cat Biodegradable Cat Litter Barley-based biodegradable cat litter produced by Consorzio Agrario di Cremona. Non-toxic, prevents ammonia and bacterial development, and is fully flushable as the starch content compactifies on contact with urine and dissolves in water.
• Agricultural Machinery Sales (Case IH & New Holland) Sale of new tractors, harvesting machines, telescopic handlers, mixer wagons, and agricultural equipment through official Case IH and New Holland dealerships at Cremona, Capralba, and Verolanuova. Multi-brand partnerships include Avant, Berti, Bruni, ERMO, FARESIN, KRONE, MANITOU, MASCHIO GASPARDO, MONOSEM, SKY AGRICULTURE, and SULKY.
• Pre-owned Agricultural Equipment Used tractors, harvesting machines, combine harvesters, sprayers, mixer wagons, soil processing equipment, harvesters, seeders, and telescopic handlers from all leading brands, sold by Consorzio Agrario di Cremona.
• Agricultural Machine Rental Service Rental services for agricultural machinery, including hose deployment and collection equipment, offered to farmers and contractors.
• Agronomy Services and Inputs Sale and agronomic advice on seed varieties (Sementi), fertilizers (Fertilizzanti), crop protection products (Agrofarmaci), and cultivation/supply chain contracts (Contratti di Filiera, including Pomodoro and Erba Medica). Includes technical assistance from agronomic specialists for crop cycle management.
• Fertigation and Irrigation Systems Micro-irrigation and fertigation system design, supply, and installation with specialized agronomic team. Includes drip irrigation, pivot systems, sprinkler systems, vineyard systems, and sub-irrigation. Reached 60 million meters of installed dripline by 2020.
• Agricultural Insurance Services Insurance brokerage through the FATA division of Cattolica Assicurazione (Generali Italia), offering tailor-made insurance products covering field, stable, home and street risks for farmers. Distributed through agency in Crema and sub-agencies in Casalmaggiore, Soresina, and Pizzighettone.
• Food and Wine Products Food products including natural wine in demijohn and bottle from selected wineries, organic wine, Garda EVO oil (Cantina Serene winery), Umbria olive and EVO oil, and Po Delta rice. Also includes firewood, pellets, hedging and hobby products.
• Feed Laboratory Services State-of-the-art analytical laboratory providing feed analysis and quality control services to support in-house production and external clients.
• Cereal and Alfalfa Storage and Drying Services Grain and alfalfa (Erba Medica) storage and drying services at dedicated production and logistics centers in Cremona province and Isola Rizza (Verona).
• Smart Farming / Agriculture 4.0 Solutions Innovative agricultural technologies including digital services, drone monitoring, and precision agriculture solutions provided to farmers in the consortium's territory.
• Digital Farm Record Books Service (Quaderni di Campagna) Digital platform for managing farm records, enabling real-time verification of treatment data against ministerial databases. Includes specialized assistance and consulting support for farm administration compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Feed segment generated over 15 million euro revenue growth
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Case IHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Case IH dealer for agricultural machinery, offering tractors, harvesting machines, and equipment with full sales, service, and parts support
• New Holland AgriculturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial New Holland dealer providing tractors and agricultural equipment with associated sales and service support
• Avant, Berti, Bruni, ERMO, FARESIN, KRONE, MANITOU, MASCHIO GASPARDO, MONOSEM, SKY AGRICULTURE, SULKYminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner brands for agricultural machinery and equipment complementing the main Case IH and New Holland offerings
• Generali Italia S.p.A. - Div. Cattolica (FATA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance services partnership through FATA division of Cattolica Assicurazione (part of Generali Italia), offering tailored insurance products for agricultural entrepreneurs including crop, livestock, and business insurance
• Agricultural Software Technology PartnerstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with leading agricultural software specialist for development of digital farm management platform (Quaderni di Campagna)

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Granarolo: Italy's leading dairy cooperative, sourcing milk from member farms and processing into cheese, milk, and dairy ingredients. Comparable cooperative structure and Northern Italian dairy farmer customer base, with overlap in dairy supply chain services.
• Agravis Raiffeisen: German agricultural cooperative group active in animal feed, seeds, fertilizers, crop protection, machinery, and farm inputs. Highly comparable cooperative model serving farmers with a similar one-stop-shop portfolio, though operating in Germany rather than Italy.
• Gruppo Veronesi: One of Italy's largest integrated feed and food groups (Veronesi and subsidiary Negroni), manufacturing compound feeds for livestock and poultry. Direct competitor to the Lattogeno feed franchise in the Italian dairy and livestock market.
• Consorzi Agrari d'Italia: National network of Italian agricultural consortia (including former Consorzio Agrario dell'Emilia, Tirreno, Adriatico, and others). Directly comparable as a cooperative offering feed, agronomy inputs, machinery, and farmer services across Italy, serving the same farmer customer base.
• Agricola Tre Valli (Cooperativa Agricola Tre Valli): Large Italian agricultural and dairy cooperative group (Cooperlat). Comparable cooperative model serving farmers with feed, agronomy, dairy processing, and food products; competes for member loyalty in Northern Italy.

Broad incumbents

• BayWa: German-headquartered agricultural conglomerate trading in grains, feed inputs, agronomy, agricultural machinery, and energy. Comparable as a diversified agricultural supply and services provider to farmers across multiple input categories.
• Cargill Italia: Italian arm of global agribusiness Cargill, active in compound feed, animal nutrition, and grain origination. Comparable as a large-scale feed manufacturer with broader geographic and product scope than the Cremona consortium.
• De Heus Animal Nutrition: Global animal nutrition company with European operations producing compound feeds for dairy, beef, swine, and poultry. Comparable as a feed industry incumbent with broader geographic and product portfolio than the Cremona cooperative.
• ForFarmers: European feed solutions company operating across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Poland, and the UK. Comparable as a large-scale compound feed producer targeting livestock farmers, though it does not currently have a direct Italian presence of similar scale.

Regional players

• Mangimi Montebaldo: Northern Italian animal feed manufacturer based in Verona province, serving dairy, beef, and sheep farms in Veneto and Lombardy. Comparable regional feed producer competing for the same dairy farmer customer base in Cremona's neighboring markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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