CIPF Codipal SAS

What CIPF Codipal SAS does

Casa Azzurra is a French-based importer and direct-to-consumer distributor of authentic Italian fresh and aged cheeses, operated as a brand by CIPF Codipal SAS. The company markets its products to French consumers and foodservice professionals exclusively through its own e-commerce storefront at casa-azzurra-italia.fr, with no disclosed wholesale, retail, or foodservice partnerships. Its catalog is organized into three product lines: fresh cheeses (pâte fraîche) including Mozzarella, Mozzarella Bufala, Burrata, Stracciatella, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Gorgonzola, and Scamorza; aged hard cheeses (pâte dure) including Parmigiano Reggiano AOP, Grana Padano AOP, Pecorino Romano AOP, and the proprietary Gran Casa line; and a BIO organic range anchored by Parmigiano Reggiano Bio. A protein-enriched product line (Gamme Protéines) and an "INNOVATIONS 2026" forward roadmap category signal continued assortment expansion.

The go-to-market is consumer-direct and content-led. Marketing channels are limited to organic social (Instagram @casa_azzurra_italia and Facebook @fromagescasaazzurra), a recipe blog ("Le Blog de l'Italie Gourmande"), downloadable recipe booklets for individual products, sweepstakes campaigns (e.g., a Rome weekend, a pizza-oven giveaway), and a consumer loyalty rewards program ("Votre Fidélité Récompensée"). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and there are no enterprise or B2B customer references. The company appears privately held and actively operating; no revenue, headcount, funding, ownership, leadership, or parent-company structure is disclosed in the available material. There is no evidence of mobile applications, APIs, AI features, or proprietary technology platforms — the underlying business is a conventional branded-food import and distribution operation rather than a technology-enabled one.

Name

CIPF Codipal SAS

Legal name

Casa Azzurra

Website

https://casa-azzurra.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Casa Azzurra, a brand of CIPF Codipal SAS, imports and distributes authentic Italian fresh and aged cheeses — including AOP-certified Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, plus a BIO organic range — directly to French consumers via its e-commerce site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Italian Cheese Distribution

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pasta Filata Cheese Manufacturing (Mozzarella, Provolone, String Cheese) (AFAHABAC), Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Cheese Packaging & Portioning (Retail Packs, Snack Packs, Singles) (AFAHABAI)

Keywords

• Italian fresh cheese
• AOP-certified cheeses
• Organic dairy products
• Mozzarella and Burrata
• Parmigiano Reggiano distribution

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CIPF Codipal SAS, trading as Casa Azzurra, imports and distributes authentic Italian fresh and aged cheeses to French consumers through its own e-commerce storefront. The product portfolio covers fresh soft cheeses (Mozzarella, Mozzarella Bufala, Burrata, Stracciatella, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Gorgonzola, Scamorza), hard aged cheeses with AOP certifications (Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano), an organic BIO range, and a protein-enriched innovation line, supported by recipe content, downloadable recipe booklets, and a customer loyalty program.

Product overview

Casa Azzurra is an Italian fresh cheese company offering authentic Italian fresh cheeses through a product portfolio consisting of fresh soft cheeses (pâte fraîche), hard aged cheeses (pâte dure), and organic/bio certified cheeses. The fresh cheese range includes Mozzarella, Mozzarella Bufala, Burrata, Stracciatella, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Gorgonzola, and Scamorza. The hard cheese range features Parmigiano Reggiano AOP, Grana Padano AOP, Pecorino Romano AOP, and Gran Casa. The company also offers an organic cheese line including Parmigiano Reggiano Bio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casa Azzurra Fresh Italian Cheeses (Fromages à pâte fraîche) Fresh soft Italian cheeses including Mozzarella, Mozzarella Bufala, Burrata, Stracciatella, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Gorgonzola, and Scamorza, sold directly to French consumers and foodservice buyers through the Casa Azzurra e-commerce store.
• Casa Azzurra Hard Italian Cheeses (Fromages à pâte dure) Hard aged Italian cheeses featuring AOP-certified Parmigiano Reggiano AOP, Grana Padano AOP, Pecorino Romano AOP, and the proprietary Gran Casa, sold through the Casa Azzurra e-commerce store.
• Casa Azzurra Organic Italian Cheeses (Fromages BIO) Organic/BIO certified Italian cheeses led by Parmigiano Reggiano Bio, sold to French consumers seeking organic Italian dairy through the Casa Azzurra e-commerce store.
• Casa Azzurra Protein Range (Protéines) Protein-enriched Italian cheese range including a ricotta riche en protéines naturelles, addressing protein-conscious eating trends among French consumers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Galbani: Italian heritage cheese brand owned by Lactalis, widely distributed in French retail with mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone and Italian-style fresh cheeses that directly overlap Casa Azzurra's fresh cheese range.
• Polli: Italian branded specialty foods company (cheeses, olives, antipasti, sauces) exporting across Europe; comparable to Casa Azzurra as an Italy-origin specialty brand monetising Mediterranean authenticity abroad.
• Zanetti: Italian cheese producer and brand with Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano and Gorgonzola — the same AOP-protected hard cheeses that anchor Casa Azzurra's pâte dure range, sold across European retail and foodservice.
• Parmareggio: Italian branded Parmigiano Reggiano specialist (portion packs, snacks, BIO) with cross-border e-commerce and brand-led marketing — a closer analogue to Casa Azzurra's AOP-and-format-led go-to-market than a commodity exporter.

Broad incumbents

• Bel Group: French dairy incumbent (Laughing Cow, Babybel, Kiri, Leerdammer) with a growing portfolio of branded cheeses and a strong presence in both retail and foodservice; competes for the same French cheese wallet but at significantly broader scale.
• Andros Group: French branded food group (desserts, jams, dairy) with Mediterranean-sourced SKUs and a DTC presence; competes for the same French consumer occasions as Casa Azzurra's mascarpone and ricotta-based desserts.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group and parent of Galbani/Parma/President; a deep-pocketed incumbent that controls much of the Italian and French cheese supply chain Casa Azzurra sources from and competes against.

Regional players

• Rians: French specialty cheese and dairy dessert brand with its own e-commerce and retail presence; similar specialty-fromage D2C mechanics in the French market, though anchored on French rather than Italian origin.

Emerging players

• Fromages de Tradition: French specialty cheese e-tailer curating AOP and imported cheeses for French consumers; comparable in DTC-only, premium-AOP positioning and French consumer target audience.
• Casearia Carpenedo: Independent Italian affineur/cheesemaker with a curated portfolio of Italian DOP cheeses and direct e-commerce, comparable to Casa Azzurra in scale, premium positioning and DTC-first model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/fromagescasaazzurra
• Instagraminstagram.com/casa_azzurra_italia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cipf-codipal-sas

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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