What Unaprol does

Unaprol — Consorzio Olivicolo Italiano is a private Italian consortium founded in 1984 and headquartered in Rome, recognized by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies as an Association of Producer Organizations (OP) in the olive oil and table olives sector. It coordinates a national network of more than 30 affiliated Producer Organizations representing over 100,000 olive farms across Italy, with operational reach extending to France, Morocco, and Japan through EU-funded programs. The consortium's core technical platform is an ISO 22005:08-certified supply chain traceability system (Tracciabilità di Filiera) covering 532 filiere and 6,000+ farms, delivered to consumers via QR code labels and SMS lookup, with research-grade stable isotope NMR authentication developed in collaboration with Italian universities. Complementary assets include the registered I.O.O.% Qualità Italiana brand mark and the UNI EN ISO 22005/08-certified traceability mark.

The consortium monetizes through two streams: recurring membership contributions from its affiliated Producer Organizations and professional-services revenue from implementing EU and national agricultural programs (Reg. UE 1144/2014 for promotion, Reg. UE 1308/2013 for producer organizations) plus Horizon Europe research grants (BeXyl, OLIVER LIFE, NOVATERRA, SUSTAINOLIVE). Distribution occurs indirectly through member OPs rather than direct-to-consumer sales; marketing combines EU-funded multi-region consumer campaigns (EcceBio/EcceAsia/EcceAmerica), industry events (EVOO Trends, Cibus, Coldiretti villages), and professional training (Master EVOO Business Management with Treccani Accademia, taster courses). Key strategic relationships include Coldiretti (institutional parent affiliation via shared leadership), France Olive Production (2025 trans-border EVOO promotion), Fondazione Evoo School, Federdop, FOA, and Città dell'Olio. Leadership consists of President David Granieri (also Coldiretti Vice President) and Director General Nicola Di Noia (also Managing Director of Fondazione Evoo School and a Capo Panel taster registered with the International Olive Council).

Name

Unaprol

Legal name

UNAPROL – Consorzio Olivicolo Italiano Soc. cons. per azioni

Website

https://unaprol.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unaprol is an Italian consortium founded in 1984 representing over 100,000 olive farms through 30+ Producer Organizations, delivering ISO-certified traceability, the I.O.O.% Italian quality mark, EU-funded promotion, and research programs for the olive oil sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural consortium services for the olive oil industry

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olive Groves (Olives for Oil & Table) (AFAGACAG), Preserved Specialty Foods Manufacturing (Olives, Antipasto, Relishes) (AFAKACAN), Organic Certification Services (AFALAMAA)

Keywords

• Olive oil consortium
• Supply chain traceability
• Producer organization services
• Italian EVOO certification
• Agricultural quality assurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: Unaprol represents olive producer organizations and farms, with membership contributions supporting consortium operations and program implementation.
2. EU and National Program Funding: Implementation of EU-funded programs (Reg. UE 1144/2014 for promotion, Reg. UE 1308/2013 for producer organizations) and national agricultural programs. Participates in Horizon Europe research projects (BeXyl, OLIVER LIFE, NOVATERRA, SUSTAINOLIVE).

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Unaprol is a national consortium of Italian olive oil producers that operates a chain traceability system for extra virgin olive oil, manages the I.O.O.% "100% Italian Quality" certification trademark, and delivers technical assistance, training, and advocacy services to its member Producer Organizations. It also coordinates EU-funded international promotional campaigns and runs a Master EVOO Business Management program in partnership with the Treccani Accademy.

Product overview

Unaprol — Consorzio Olivicolo Italiano is an association of olive producer organizations recognized by the Italian Ministry of Agricultural Policy, active for over 40 years and representing over 100,000 member farms. Rather than offering a single product, Unaprol operates as a consortium platform delivering multiple interconnected programs: a chain traceability system (Sistema di Rintracciabilità di Filiera) certified to UNI EN ISO 22005:08, delivering consumer-facing QR code and SMS origin verification; the proprietary I.O.O.% Qualità Italiana brand mark for certified Italian high-quality EVOO; a professional training program (Master EVOO Business Management) delivered with Treccani Accademia; and a national network of associated producer organizations (OP Associate) providing regional technical, milling, bottling, and marketing services. Additional thematic programs cover environmental sustainability, carbon markets, pest management, and table olive quality standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• I.O.O.% "100% Italian Quality" Certification Trademark

Quantifiable outcome

• 532 supply chains and 6,000+ farms in certified traceability program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• France Olive ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025Unaprol and France Olive Production partnered in December 2025 to promote high-quality extra virgin olive oils with recognized quality labels (PDO/PGI/BIO). The initiative includes recipe creation, educational campaigns focused on Italian and French oils, and aims to foster cultural exchange and enhance appreciation of olive oil globally. Supported by European Union funding.
• France Olive ProductioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project to monitor and ensure the quality and safety of extra virgin olive oil from France and Italy. Initiative includes analysis of samples for harmful substances and promotes high-quality, safe products for consumers.
• Treccani AccademiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Master EVOO Business Management program (5th edition). Unaprol provides two full scholarships for member organizations' representatives. The program prepares entrepreneurs and professionals for the olive oil industry, covering business analysis, innovation opportunities, and access to incentives and financing.
• EvooSchool (Fondazione)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFondazione Evoo School collaborates with Unaprol on olive oil education and culture dissemination. Operates the EcceBio project for EU organic olive promotion, training programs for hospitality students, and tasting courses. Unaprol's Director Nicola Di Noia serves as Managing Director of the Foundation.
• ColdiretticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner and parent organization. Coldiretti is the largest Italian farmers' association. Unaprol President David Granieri also serves as Vice President of Coldiretti. Collaboration includes joint events (Villaggi Coldiretti), policy advocacy, and market support.
• Campagna AmicamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerColdiretti's direct-to-consumer sales platform and farmers' market network. Partners for promotional events and consumer outreach initiatives.
• Città dell'OliomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational partner organization for olive oil promotion and education. Collaborates on industry events and awareness campaigns.
• DTA - Distretto Tecnologico AerospazialemajorTechnology or IntegrationProject partner for FIXYLL project. DTA and associate Planetek provide satellite technology, drones, hyperspectral sensors, and remote sensing services for monitoring and combating Xylella fastidiosa disease in Italian olive groves.
• University of PerugiamajorTechnology or IntegrationCoordinator of the OLIVER LIFE project for developing international carbon credit certification standards for olive oil producers. Also Bureau Veritas Italy for certification services.
• FOA (Frantoi Oleari Associati)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated olive mills organization serving olive oil transformation companies. Promotes innovation, sustainability, and Italian EVOO culture.
• Federdop (Federazione Nazionale DOP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Federation of Consortia for protected designations of origin of extra virgin olive oils. Represents and promotes Italian DOP and IGP olive oil production since 2003.
• BeXyl Consortium (Horizon Europe)majorTechnology or IntegrationEU-funded research project (2022-2026, ~7 million euros) involving 31 partners from 14 countries to develop sustainable strategies for controlling Xylella fastidiosa in Europe. Unaprol is an active stakeholder participant.
• NOVATERRA ConsortiummajorTechnology or IntegrationEU Horizon 2020 project (4 years) with 19 entities from 6 countries to reduce environmental pollution from pesticides in Mediterranean olive and wine cultivation. Led by IRTA (Spain).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Deoleo: World's largest olive oil bottler (Bertolli, Carapelli, Sasso brands). Comparable in that it operates in the Italian olive oil value chain, but as a downstream branded incumbent rather than a producer-side consortium.
• Coldiretti: Italy's largest agricultural confederation and Unaprol's institutional parent/partner. Operates across all Italian agriculture rather than specializing in olive oil, but functions as the political and organizational umbrella under which Unaprol operates.
• Copa-Cogeca: The combined voice of European farmers and agricultural cooperatives at EU level. Unaprol is itself a member; Copa-Cogeca provides the broader political/regulatory platform on which Unaprol's olive-specific work is layered.

Direct peers

• FOA - Frantoi Oleari Associati: Italian association of olive mills (frantoi). Peer to Unaprol on the milling/processing side of the Italian olive oil supply chain, with overlapping membership, joint events, and shared focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Federdop (Federazione Nazionale Consorzi DOP/IGP): Italian national federation of PDO/PGI consortia for extra virgin olive oils. Closely comparable to Unaprol: represents and promotes Italian DOP/IGP olive oil production since 2003, operates in the same value chain, and is already an Unaprol partner.
• France Olive Production: French interprofessional olive organization representing French olive growers and mills. Direct functional peer to Unaprol — both are national consortium bodies running traceability, certification, EU-funded promotion, and quality programs for their respective olive oil industries; they are also formal strategic partners.
• Città dell'Olio: National Italian association of olive-oil municipalities focused on olive oil culture, education, and territorial promotion. Direct peer to Unaprol in olive oil promotion, events, and territorial advocacy; already a partner.

Regional players

• SOVENA: Major Iberian olive oil producer and packer. Comparable vertically-integrated olive oil operations; geographic counterweight to Unaprol in the European olive oil industry rather than a direct Italian competitor.

Emerging players

• Fondazione Evoo School Italia: Educational foundation dedicated to EVO oil culture and professional training, led by Unaprol's Director. Comparable focus on taster training, hospitality school curricula, and EU-funded olive oil education programs (EcceBio).

Others

• International Olive Council (COI): Intergovernmental organization setting global standards for olive oil. Unaprol is an observer; COI is the supranational body whose standards Unaprol must both comply with and contest on behalf of Italian producers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/sustainolive
• Facebookfacebook.com/Unaprol.it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unaprol
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClic2g717xo3ipjsmLDkiPg
• Instagraminstagram.com/eccebio_it

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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