What Frantoio del Monte Pisano does

Frantoio del Monte Pisano S.r.l. is a Tuscan olive oil mill and agritourism operator headquartered in Caprona, Vicopisano (Pisa), Italy. The company was reincorporated in 2023 by former IT entrepreneur Leonardo Paolino after he took over the historic Oleificio Sociale dei Monti Pisani cooperative (founded 1971), and it operates as part of Gruppo Extra. It runs an Alfa Laval X7 continuous 3-phase extraction line with paste cooling, nitrogen inertization storage at 18°C, cardboard filtration, and a blockchain-based olive-to-bottle traceability system. In 2024 the company processed over 12,000 quintals of olives for third parties and produced 12,000 liters of own-brand extra virgin olive oil across conventional, organic, and IGP Toscano SKUs, including the Podere del Pari and Monovarietale Maurino lines.

The business monetizes through six revenue streams: third-party olive pressing and bottling services for local growers (the core B2B line), direct-to-consumer sales of own-brand EVO oils through mill, e-commerce, and retail, agritourism via the Il Ristoro del Frantoio restaurant and paid tasting tours (€20–€45/person), agricultural and agronomic consulting (pruning, canopy management, terrace restoration), professional training courses (€75/person for pruning), and equity crowdfunding on StarsUp.it targeting up to €400,000. It also operates a sub-brand cosmetics line and a portfolio of preserved-vegetable food products, and rents the mill as a venue for weddings, corporate events, and conferences. The customer base spans local olive growers (hobby to SMB), food enthusiasts, tourists, and financial investors, with all sales currently domestic Italy.

The company's strategic positioning rests on technological differentiation (Alfa Laval equipment rare among regional mills), IGP Toscano and organic certifications, multiple 2024–2025 international awards (Gambero Rosso, AVPA Paris Gold, Sol d'Oro, Amsterdam IOOC, Olio Geniale 3rd place), and R&D partnerships through the Agrilab consortium with University of Pisa, Sant'Anna, and University of Perugia. Stated 5-year targets are approximately €2M turnover and ~7.5% gross annual return to crowdfunders, against a starting base of a single renovated mill in a single municipality, which defines both the growth runway and the concentration risk of the model.

Name

Frantoio del Monte Pisano

Legal name

Frantoio del Monte Pisano S.r.l.

Website

https://frantoiomontepisano.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Frantoio del Monte Pisano is a Tuscan olive oil mill in Vicopisano, Italy, operating Alfa Laval extraction technology to produce own-brand EVO oils (IGP Toscano, organic) and provide pressing, agronomic, training, and agritourism services to local olive growers, consumers, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Olive Oil Production

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Olive Groves (Olives for Oil & Table) (AFAGACAG)

Keywords

• Olive oil milling
• Olive pressing services
• Agronomic consulting
• Olive grove management
• Agritourism experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicopisano

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. Third-party Olive Pressing Services: Processing olives for local olive growers including pressing, storage, bottling and labeling services. The mill processes over 12,000 quintals of olives annually for third parties.
2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Sales: Direct sales of branded EVO oils including conventional, organic, and IGP Toscano varieties. Products sold in formats from 100ml to 5L bag-in-box. Sold through mill, e-commerce, and retail.
3. Restaurant Services (Il Ristoro del Frantoio): On-site restaurant featuring local and seasonal cuisine centered around the company's olive oil. Offers lunch daily, dinner service, and tasting experiences.
4. Agricultural and Agronomic Services: Provides agricultural consulting, pruning services, harvest assistance, and olive grove management support to local olive growers.
5. Training and Education: Professional training courses on pruning, olive grove management, and introductory olive oil tasting experiences for hobbyists and professionals.
6. Equity Crowdfunding: Capital raise through equity crowdfunding platform StarsUp.it, offering partnership stakes in exchange for investment with benefits including oil discounts and exclusive experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Frantoio del Monte Pisano operates an olive mill that produces and sells premium extra virgin olive oil (conventional, organic, and IGP Toscano) under its own brands including Podere del Pari, while offering third-party olive pressing, agronomic consulting, professional training, on-site restaurant dining at Il Ristoro del Frantoio, and guided oil tasting tours. The company also raises capital through equity crowdfunding on StarsUp.it.

Product overview

Frantoio del Monte Pisano is an olive oil mill and agritourism company offering a portfolio of Extra Virgin Olive Oil products and related services. The core products include four olive oil varieties: Frantoio del Monte Pisano Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva (conventional), Frantoio del Monte Pisano Biologico (organic), Podere del Pari IGP Toscano (protected geographical indication), and Monovarietale Maurino IGP Toscano Biologico (single-varietal organic). The company also produces a cosmetics sub-brand using olive oil derivatives, and food products including preserved vegetables in EVO oil (melanzane, antipasto, peppers). Services include third-party olive pressing using Alfa Laval technology, olive harvesting and purchasing, agricultural consulting, professional training courses, restaurant services at Il Ristoro del Frantoio, and guided tasting tours. The company operates in the Monte Pisano territory of Tuscany, processing olives from approximately 30 hectares of company-managed groves and serving third-party olive growers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Podere del Pari: Agricultural company producing IGP Tuscan and organic extra virgin olive oils from their own terraced olive groves. Part of the Frantoio del Monte Pisano group.
• Monte Pisano Mill

Products and services

• Frantoio del Monte Pisano Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Conventional extra virgin olive oil produced from olives grown and processed in the Monte Pisano territory, with a versatile flavor profile suitable for soups, vegetables, legumes, red meat, and traditional Tuscan dishes. Available in formats from 100ml bottles to 5L bag-in-box.
• Frantoio del Monte Pisano Biologico Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Certified organic extra virgin olive oil obtained from carefully selected organic producer olives, processed in the renovated mill which serves as a regional reference for high-quality standards.
• Podere del Pari IGP Toscano Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva IGP Tuscan extra virgin olive oil obtained exclusively from olives harvested in terraced olive groves, produced with modern water supply and pest control technologies. Award-winning product with tasting notes of fresh herbaceous texture, balanced bitterness, and persistently spicy finish.
• Monovarietale Maurino IGP Toscano Biologico Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Single-varietal Maurino organic extra virgin olive oil with IGP Toscano certification, sourced from one of Tuscany's finest organic producers. Refined profile of freshly cut grass, olive leaf, radicchio, fresh arugula with hints of green apple and aromatic herbs.
• Cosmetica (Olive Oil Cosmetics Line) Cosmetic product line including hand cream, face cream, and shower shampoo made with Podere del Pari olive oil, formulated with high-quality emollient oils for skin hydration and care.
• Melanzane Toscane in Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Italiano Tuscan eggplants carefully selected and preserved in Frantoio del Monte Pisano Extra Virgin Olive Oil, prepared artisanally to maintain texture, fragrance, and flavor.
• Antipasto dell'orto in Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Italiano Mixed selection of vegetables worked individually and combined to respect textures and flavors, preserved in the mill's Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Melanzane, uva passa e noci in Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Italiano Preserved eggplant with raisins and walnuts in the mill's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, balancing the character of eggplants, natural sweetness of raisins, and crunchy notes of walnuts.
• Peperoni, mandorle e capperi in Olio Extra Vergine di Oliva Italiano Sweet and fragrant peppers with almonds adding structure and capers giving character, preserved in the mill's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, featuring decisive but balanced contrasts.
• Regali di Natale (Christmas Gift Packages) Christmas gift packages featuring a curated selection of the mill's olive oil products, presented as premium gift options.
• Third-party Olive Pressing and Oil Production Service B2B third-party olive pressing service offering full production capabilities including crushing, temperature-controlled malaxation, filtration, storage, bottling, and labeling using Alfa Laval X7 3-phase continuous cycle technology. The mill processes over 12,000 quintals of olives annually for third-party growers.
• Olive Harvesting, Purchasing and Own Production Service managing about 30 hectares of company-owned olive groves and purchasing high-quality olives from the Monte Pisano territory, producing Organic, Tuscan PGI, and 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil under the mill's brand.
• Agricultural and Agronomic Services Year-round agricultural and agronomic services for olive growers including pest prevention, pruning, canopy management, terrace restoration, water management, and harvest support.
• Training Services Professional training services including pruning courses (e.g., Vaso Policonico introductory course at €75/person with 10% member discount), olive grove management, introductory olive oil tasting, and educational programs for children about olive cultivation.
• Il Ristoro del Frantoio On-site restaurant offering traditional Tuscan cuisine featuring local seasonal ingredients prepared with the mill's Extra Virgin Olive Oil, including daily lunch service, dinner service, and guided oil tasting experiences.
• Visit with Oil Tasting at the Mill Guided tours of the olive groves and mill with educational tastings of three oils, available in tiered formats: PANE AL PANE basic tasting at €22/person, OIL AND CHARCUTERIE BOARD at €32/person, and A LUNCH WITH US full dining experience at €45/person.
• Event Venue Rental at the Mill Multipurpose room (sala polivalente) at the mill available as a venue for conferences, seminars, tastings, and private events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ quintals of olives processed annually for third parties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Unicef PisaminorOthers · 26 October 2025Unicef Pisa President Dott. Vincenzo Zarone participated in the Camminata tra gli Olivi event, with the company contributing to Unicef's 'Ulivo' campaign supporting children in conflict zones.
• Pro Loco di AgnanominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Local tourism organization collaborating on the annual Festa dell'Olio Novo event, organizing gastronomic stands and community activities.
• Pro Loco di Uliveto TermeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 September 2025Local tourism organization co-organizing the annual olive harvest festival and community events.
• Gruppo ExtracoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Frantoio del Monte Pisano is a company within the Gruppo Extra, providing corporate affiliation and potential synergies with other group companies.
• Società Agricola Podere del ParicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Related company producing IGP Toscano olive oil, with Frantoio pressing and commercializing their products. Podere del Pari manages terraced olive groves in the Monte Pisano area.
• University of Pisa - Faculty of EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research collaboration in the Agrilab project, combining engineering expertise with olive oil production technology for process innovation and equipment optimization.
• University of Pisa - Faculty of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Research collaboration on agricultural sciences, olive cultivation techniques, and sustainable farming practices for the Monte Pisano territory.
• Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (Pisa)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration with this prestigious research institution for innovation in olive oil production and quality standards.
• Department of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences - University of PerugiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Academic partnership for research on olive oil quality, food science, and agricultural best practices.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carapelli Firenze: Historic Tuscan olive oil brand founded in Florence in 1893, now owned by a global food group, with broad EVO portfolio sold across European retail. Comparable Tuscan provenance and EVO focus, but at a far larger scale and with broader product line.
• Monini: One of Italy's largest olive oil bottlers, headquartered in Spoleto, with premium and mass-market EVO lines plus a Delicato specialty range. Comparable in olive oil manufacturing and bottling but operates at much broader scale across multiple countries.
• Colavita: Large Italian olive oil producer with broad EVO portfolio spanning conventional, organic, IGP and PDO varieties, distributed globally through retail and foodservice. Comparable product breadth and Italian heritage but operates at significantly larger scale than Frantoio del Monte Pisano.
• Filippo Berio: Italian heritage olive oil brand (Salov group) with strong presence in UK, US and European retail. Comparable Italian olive oil manufacturing and branding but at significantly larger scale and global distribution.
• Bertolli: One of the most recognized Italian olive oil brands globally, with mass-market and premium EVO lines sold through major retailers worldwide. Comparable EVO product category but competes at significantly larger scale and price point.

Regional players

• Tenuta di Capezzana: Tuscan wine and extra virgin olive oil estate near Florence with a centuries-old frantoio, agritourism, restaurant and tasting experiences. Comparable as a Tuscan estate combining own-brand EVO, mill services and culinary tourism, focused primarily on the Italian market.
• Castello di Ama: Tuscan wine estate in Chianti Classico that also produces a small quantity of premium EVO olive oil from its own olive groves, with hospitality and tasting experiences on site. Comparable as a high-end Tuscan producer combining terroir-driven EVO with experiential hospitality.

Direct peers

• Lucini Italia: Premium Italian extra virgin olive oil brand focused on single-estate and Tuscan oils, sold through specialty retail and gourmet channels in the US and Europe. Comparable as a premium Italian EVO brand with terroir-driven storytelling.
• Frantoio Franci: Premium Tuscan extra virgin olive oil mill based in Montenero d'Orcia, repeatedly ranked among Italy's top EVO producers. Closely comparable to Frantoio del Monte Pisano as a small-batch Tuscan frantoio with own-brand oils, third-party pressing, and restaurant/agritourism components.
• Fratelli Carli: Italian olive oil producer founded in Imperia in 1911, with branded EVO oils, olive-related food products, and a strong direct-to-consumer channel including online sales and tasting experiences. Directly comparable in product mix (branded EVO, food specialties, tastings) and premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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