4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia Soc. Coop. Agr.

What 4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia Soc. Coop. Agr. does

4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia is an Italian agricultural cooperative (Società Cooperativa Agricola) founded in 1967 by local livestock farmers in the Modena area, producing Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese across eight certified production facilities (matricole) spanning the provinces of Modena, Reggio Emilia, and Bologna. The core product is traditional Parmigiano Reggiano made from raw cow's milk using natural whey starter cultures and animal rennet, aged in company warehouses from 12 to over 100 months. The portfolio extends across five distinct lines — standard, Prodotto di Montagna, Vacche Brune (Brown Cows), Vacche Rosse (Rossa Reggiana), and Biologico (organic) — each available in multiple aging tiers, supplemented by Aceto Balsamico, accessories, gift packages, and complementary artisanal foods.

The cooperative operates a multi-channel go-to-market model combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce on caseificio4madonne.it, an on-site retail store at the Lesignana di Modena headquarters, a dedicated B2B HoReCa channel (Special Formaggi B2B) supplying restaurants and specialty distributors, and international export. Pricing is publicly disclosed per kilogram with aging-based tiers ranging from €20.30/kg at 12 months to €36.30/kg at 60 months and beyond, with free domestic shipping above €149. Beyond product sales, the company has issued multiple minibond programs (inaugural €6 million cheese-collateralized issuance in 2016 plus subsequent short-term bonds via F&PMerchant's Finance for Food program, listed on Borsa Italiana) and earns ancillary revenue from guided tours, tastings, and gift packaging.

Production operates under EU DOP regulation (CEE 2081/92), with HACCP, BRC, IFS, Prodotto di Montagna (EU Reg. 1151/12), Organic, and GDPR compliance frameworks across the supply chain. Customer reputation is supported by a 4.62/5 rating across 6,565 verified reviews on Trusted Shops and a steady cadence of awards at the World Cheese Awards, Casello d'Oro, Palio del Parmigiano Reggiano, and Mondial du Fromage competitions. Investor relations are managed via dedicated channels, with annual reports filed through Borsa Italiana in connection with the listed minibond programs.

Name

4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia Soc. Coop. Agr.

Legal name

4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia., Soc. Coop. Agr.

Website

https://caseificio4madonne.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Italian agricultural cooperative founded in 1967 producing DOP-certified Parmigiano Reggiano across eight certified facilities in Modena, Reggio Emilia, and Bologna, with multiple biodiversity variants and aging tiers up to 100+ months, sold direct-to-consumer, to HoReCa, and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Cheese Production

NAICS

Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ripened Natural Cheese Manufacturing (Semi-Soft, Hard & Blue) (AFAHABAB), Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC), Cheese Byproduct & Waste Stream Processing (Whey Routing, Brine Management) (AFAHABAK)

Keywords

• Parmigiano Reggiano production
• Artisan cheese dairy
• DOP certified cheese
• Agricultural cooperative dairy
• Italian hard cheese

Headquarters

HQ city

Lesignana di Modena (MO)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Parmigiano Reggiano Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer and B2B sales of Parmigiano Reggiano DOP across multiple aging levels (12 to 100+ months), biodiversity variants (standard, organic, mountain product, Red Cows, Brown Cows), portion sizes, and gift packaging. Revenue is generated through own e-commerce storefront, direct retail (spaccio), and B2B supply agreements. Prices range from approximately €20.30 per kg for 12-month aging to higher prices for extended aging products.
2. Balsamic Vinegar and Complementary Products: Sales of balsamic vinegar, accessories, and selected food products from local small producers (filiera corta), broadening the product catalog beyond cheese.
3. Minibond Financing: The company has issued minibonds (short-term bonds) listed on Borsa Italiana, collateralized by Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels. Multiple bond issuances documented, including a €6 million minibond in 2016 and subsequent third short-term minibond, under the Finance for Food program.
4. Agritourism and Guided Visits: Revenue from organized guided tours of production facilities, aging warehouses, and tastings at their facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia is an agricultural cooperative dairy producing authentic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP cheese from raw cow's milk using traditional artisanal methods. Operations span 8 certified production facilities across the DOP zone (Modena, Reggio Emilia, Bologna), offering five distinct product lines — standard, di Montagna, Vacche Brune, Vacche Rosse, and Biologico — with aging programs from 12 to 100+ months. Complementary offerings include Aceto Balsamico, artisanal accessories, gift packaging, and ancillary products from local short-supply-chain producers, sold through own e-commerce, on-site retail, B2B channels, and export.

Product overview

4 Madonne Caseificio dell'Emilia is an agricultural cooperative dairy producing Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and related food products. The company operates as a multi-product portfolio anchored by its core Parmigiano Reggiano offerings across five distinct lines (standard, di Montagna, Vacche Brune, Vacche Rosse, and Biologico), each with multiple aging specifications from 12 to 100 months. Complementary offerings include Aceto Balsamico, artisanal food products, accessories, and gift packages. The company serves both direct-to-consumer channels (e-commerce and on-site shop) and B2B food service customers. The product range is unified by the shared DOP certification and traditional cheesemaking heritage, differentiated by cattle breed, production origin (mountain vs. standard), and organic certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Parmigiano Reggiano DOP (Standard)
• Parmigiano Reggiano di Montagna DOP
• Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Brune DOP
• Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse DOP
• Parmigiano Reggiano Biologico DOP
• Aceto Balsamico (Balsamic Vinegar)
• Altri Prodotti (Other Artisanal Foods)
• Accessori (Cheese Accessories)
• Confezioni Regalo (Gift Packages)
• Special Formaggi B2B (B2B Specialty Cheese Supply)
• Visite Guidate (Guided Tours)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.62/5 average customer rating on Trusted Shops based on 6,565 verified reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Trusted ShopsminorOthersCustomer review platform providing verified reviews for the e-commerce website, with an average rating of 4.62/5 based on 6,565 verified reviews.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Savencia Fromage & Dairy: French multinational cheese company and one of the world's largest cheese manufacturers. Comparable to 4 Madonne as a premium cheese producer serving European and international markets, though operating at much larger scale across multiple cheese categories.
• Bel Group: French multinational cheese and dairy company (The Laughing Cow, Babybel, Leerdammer, etc.). Comparable to 4 Madonne as a large European cheese manufacturer with branded portfolio, though internationally distributed and product-diversified beyond hard cheese.
• Granarolo: One of Italy's largest dairy cooperatives and food companies, producing milk, cheese, yogurt, and dairy ingredients. Comparable to 4 Madonne as an Italian dairy cooperative but operating at substantially larger scale across a broader dairy portfolio.
• Lactalis Group: World's largest dairy group, owner of Parmalat and other Italian cheese brands including Parmigiano Reggiano production. Comparable to 4 Madonne as a major Parmigiano Reggiano producer, though vastly larger and operating across many dairy categories globally.
• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative owned by farmers across Denmark, Sweden, UK, Germany, and other countries. Comparable to 4 Madonne as a farmer-owned dairy cooperative with international distribution, though operating at massive scale across diverse dairy categories.
• Parmalat (Lactalis): Major Italian dairy brand producing milk, UHT, and Parmigiano Reggiano under Lactalis ownership. Comparable to 4 Madonne as a Parmigiano Reggiano producer targeting Italian consumers, though at industrial scale and across broader dairy categories.

Regional players

• Müller Dairy: German dairy company with broad portfolio of yogurts, desserts, and cheese. Comparable to 4 Madonne as a European branded dairy producer, though primarily serving German-speaking markets and concentrated in fresh dairy rather than long-aged hard cheeses.
• Emmi Group: Swiss dairy processor with significant Italian operations (including acquired Italian cheese companies). Comparable to 4 Madonne as a European dairy producer offering premium specialty cheeses, though with a primarily Swiss heritage and broader dairy product portfolio.

Others

• Consorzio del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano: The Italian consortium that governs the Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, including 4 Madonne's production. Comparable not as a direct competitor but as the regulatory and promotional body that defines the production, certification, and global marketing framework within which 4 Madonne operates.

Direct peers

• Latteria Soresina: Italian dairy cooperative producing Grana Padano and other cheeses. Comparable to 4 Madonne as a member-owned Italian dairy cooperative producing DOP-protected hard cheeses, with similar farmer-supplier structure and B2B/D2C channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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