What Circeo Pesca does

Circeo Pesca S.p.A. is an Italian private company, headquartered at Via Gagarin 1 in San Mariano di Corciano (Perugia), that has operated since 1981 in the wholesale and retail trade of fresh and processed fish products. The business was founded as Pescheria del Circeo in Perugia, expanded into large-scale retail (GDO) fish department management in 1988, moved into its current Corciano headquarters in 1990, and added pre-packed production for self-service sales in 1996. It serves as a wholesale supplier to the most important Italian large-scale retail chains, collective catering operators, restaurants, grocery shops, and catering businesses, and operates a retail fishmonger's shop (La Pescheria) in Perugia for direct-to-consumer sales.

The product portfolio centers on three streams: traditional fresh fish sourced daily from major Italian fish markets and selected suppliers (sea bass, sea bream, salmon, tuna, swordfish, mussels, clams, and blue fish); a value-added pre-packed range branded Freschi (40+ cleaned references), Solo da Cuocere (20+ chef-developed ready-to-cook recipes), and Buono e Pronto (ready-to-eat dishes such as octopus carpaccio and seafood salad); and a certified organic line under the AlmaverdeBio consortium. All products flow through an HACCP-compliant supply chain supervised by an in-house veterinarian with external accredited laboratory testing for microbiological, heavy metal, and pesticide controls; the AlmaverdeBio organic line is additionally certified by CCPB. Marketing is conducted primarily through the corporate website and Italian directories (Pagine Gialle, Pagine Bianche, Italiaonline), and revenue is generated via one-time wholesale and retail sales with individually negotiated pricing; no revenue figures, headcount, funding rounds, M&A activity, or digital platform are disclosed.

Name

Circeo Pesca

Legal name

Circeo Pesca S.p.A.

Website

https://circeopesca.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Circeo Pesca is an Italian fish wholesaler and pre-packer, founded in 1981 and based in Corciano (Perugia), supplying major Italian GDO chains, catering operators, restaurants, and grocery shops nationwide with fresh, pre-packed, ready-to-cook, and certified organic fish products, alongside a retail fishmonger's shop in Perugia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seafood Wholesale and Retail

NAICS

Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging (311710), Fish and Seafood Retailers (445250)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Ready-to-Eat/Ready-to-Heat Seafood Meals (Prepared Foods) (AFANADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Primary Seafood Processing (Heading/Gutting/Deheading; Icing) (AFANADAA), Ready-to-Eat Seafood (Cooked Shrimp, Crab, Lobster, Surimi) (AFANALAC), Seafood Markets & Fishmongers (CRAHAHAC)

Keywords

• Wholesale fish supply
• Fresh seafood distribution
• Pre-packed fish products
• Organic fish products
• Retail fishmonger services

Headquarters

HQ city

Corciano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Fish Products: Bulk sales of fresh and frozen fish products to restaurants, grocery shops, catering businesses, and retail chains. Products sourced directly from fishermen and selected suppliers, with personalized service and timely deliveries.
2. Retail Fishmonger Sales: Direct sales of fresh fish and prepared products to individual consumers through their physical Pescheria store in Perugia
3. Pre-packed and Prepared Fish Products: Sales of pre-packed fresh fish, ready-to-cook recipes, and ready-to-serve gastronomic products for retail and foodservice

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Circeo Pesca S.p.A. supplies fresh, pre-packed, ready-to-cook, and ready-to-eat fish products on a wholesale basis to restaurants, grocery shops, catering businesses, and major Italian retail chains (GDO). It also operates a retail fishmonger's shop (La Pescheria) in Perugia for direct consumer sales. The portfolio spans 40+ fresh fish references, 20+ chef-developed recipe preparations, and AlmaverdeBio certified organic fish under HACCP and CCPB standards.

Product overview

Circeo Pesca operates as a multi-channel fish products company offering both wholesale and retail operations. The product portfolio centers on three main categories: Fresh Fish (Pesce Fresco) sourced daily from Italian and international markets; Pre-packed Fish products under the Freschi, Solo da Cuocere, and Buono e Pronto sub-brands offering over 40 references from cleaned fish to ready-to-cook recipes and ready-to-eat dishes; and AlmaverdeBio Organic Fish for the organic market segment. The company also provides Preparati per Reparto Pescheria for retail partners and operates La Pescheria, its flagship retail fishmonger's shop in Perugia. All products emphasize quality selection, food safety under HACCP protocols, and sustainable sourcing practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AlmaverdeBio: Organic fish product line certified under the AlmaverdeBio consortium, the most important European consortium of organic producer partnerships

Products and services

• Pesce Fresco (Fresh Fish) Fresh fish products sourced daily from Italian and international wholesale markets, including sea bass, sea bream, salmon, tuna, swordfish, mussels, clams, and blue fish, supplied to wholesale and retail customers.
• Freschi Line (Pre-packed Fresh Fish) Over 40 references of fresh fish already cleaned and packaged for the free-service channel, including sea bream, sea bass, mussels, clams, salmon, and fillets, ready to cook.
• Solo da Cuocere (Ready-to-Cook Preparations) Pre-cleaned fish with over 20 recipe combinations developed by Circeo Pesca chefs, ready to cook in a few minutes to showcase Italian cuisine.
• Buono e Pronto (Ready-to-Eat Dishes) Pre-cooked fish dishes ready to serve, including Octopus Carpaccio, Seafood Salad, and Octopus Salad with Potatoes.
• AlmaverdeBio Organic Fish Organic fish branded under AlmaverdeBio, raised according to a 100% natural organic cycle with low environmental impact and certified by European organic regulations. Available in fresh and frozen formats, cleaned and ready to cook.
• Preparati per Reparto Pescheria (Fish Department Preparations) Fresh and recipe-based fish products packaged in practical trays for assisted sales in supermarket fish departments, offering selected, cleaned, and packaged fish or tasty recipe preparations.
• Ingrosso Prodotti Ittici (Wholesale Fish Supply) Wholesale supply of fresh and frozen fish products to restaurants, grocery shops, catering businesses, and major Italian large-scale retail chains (GDO), with direct sourcing from fishermen and selected suppliers.
• La Pescheria (Retail Fishmonger's Shop) Retail fishmonger's shop in Perugia offering a wide selection of top-quality fresh fish including mussels, clams, sea bass, and fresh tuna, with expert staff providing advice on fish selection and preparation.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AlmaverdeBio ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCirceo Pesca's organic fish products carry the AlmaverdeBio brand, the most important European consortium of organic producer partnerships. AlmaverdeBio represents a rigorous observance of European Organic Products Regulation, with fish raised according to 100% natural organic cycles at low environmental impact and with guaranteed, controlled supply chain.
• Major Italian Large-Scale Retail Chains (GDO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCirceo Pesca is a commercial partner and supplier to the most important large-scale retail chains in Italy. They provide fresh, prepared, and organic fish products for retail distribution through supermarket fish departments.
• Local Fishermen and Selected SupplierscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCirceo Pesca collaborates directly with local fishermen and selected suppliers to ensure freshness and sustainable origin of products. The sourcing process starts directly from the sea to guarantee quality and food safety.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Findus Italia: Italian frozen-food brand offering frozen fish and seafood ranges to Italian GDO and foodservice. Comparable in frozen seafood preparation and broad retail distribution across Italy.
• Generale Conserve: Italian seafood processor specializing in canned tuna and fish products under brands like AS DoMar. Comparable Italian seafood manufacturer serving GDO with prepared/preserved seafood.
• Nostromo (Italfish): Italian seafood brand offering canned tuna, mackerel and other preserved fish products. Comparable Italian seafood brand in the same value-added canned/preserved category.
• Rio Mare (Bolton Group): Leading Italian tuna and seafood brand by Bolton Group. Comparable as an established Italian packaged seafood player distributing through the same large-scale retail channels.
• MareAperto (Bolton Group): Italian seafood brand owned by Bolton Group offering canned and preserved fish across Italian GDO. Comparable as an Italian seafood brand serving the same retail customers with prepared/value-added seafood products.
• Pescanova: Spanish seafood company with value-added frozen and prepared fish products distributed across European GDO. Comparable as a vertically integrated seafood processor targeting similar European retail customers.

Others

• Conad (private-label seafood): One of Italy's largest retail chains operating its own private-label seafood programs and fish counters. Comparable as a customer/buyer of Circeo Pesca and as an in-house seafood competitor for GDO shelf space.
• Coop Italia (private-label seafood): Major Italian retailer with extensive private-label seafood and fish-counter programs. Comparable as both a potential customer and a vertically integrated seafood competitor in Italian GDO.

Broad incumbents

• Princes Group: European packaged seafood and ambient grocery group supplying GDO across Italy and the wider EU. Comparable as a large European seafood packaged-goods competitor but with broader geographic and category reach.
• Thai Union Group: Global seafood conglomerate and one of the world's largest tuna/seafood processors, with European brands including King Oscar and Chicken of the Sea. Overlaps in canned and value-added seafood across European GDO but at far larger scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/circeopesca-srl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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