Consorzio Agrario Parma

What Consorzio Agrario Parma does

Consorzio Agrario Parma (legal entity: Consorzio Agrario di Parma Soc. Coop. a.r.l.) is a member-owned agricultural cooperative founded in 1893 and headquartered in Parma, Italy. The cooperative operates eight integrated business divisions: agriculture (agrochemicals, fertilizers, seeds, technical consulting, irrigation), livestock/zootecnia (cattle and poultry feed, supplements, hygiene products), mechanization (Case IH and New Holland tractor sales, parts, rentals, used equipment), storage and commercialization (grain dryers, collection centers, cultivation contracts), garden and petfood, food products retail, insurance product distribution (via a long-standing Cattolica Assicurazioni partnership), and cheese aging warehouses for Parmigiano Reggiano maturation.

The cooperative serves two primary segments through distinct channels. Business customers — agricultural enterprises and farmers across the Parma province — receive inputs, machinery, agronomic consulting, grain storage, and insurance products, while individual consumers purchase local food products (wines, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, typical Parma specialties) through 11 branded retail market locations segmented as MIGROSS (mountain communities: Bardi, Pellegrino, Sissa, Varsi), ECU (Apennine zone: Bedonia, Berceto, Borgotaro), and SIGMA (Po Valley: Busseto, Zibello, Capoponte). Distribution is entirely physical within a single province, complemented by promotional flyers, in-store wine tastings with partner wineries, and a mobile app plus reserved customer portal.

Revenue mechanics span multiple one-time sales streams (agricultural inputs, machinery, feed, food retail), transaction-fee income from insurance commissions with €20M total insured value, and professional-services revenue from consulting, grain drying, storage, and cheese aging. The company is led by President Giorgio Grenzi (re-elected May 2026) and Director General Roberto Maddè, recently emerged from an Italian Concordato restructuring concluded in 2024. In 2026 CAP launched an experimental precision agriculture drone service applying nutrients to tomato and alfalfa crops, signaling a tilt toward technology-enabled services while the underlying business remains traditional agricultural supply and food retail.

Name

Consorzio Agrario Parma

Legal name

Consorzio Agrario di Parma Soc. Coop. a.r.l.

Website

https://consorzioagrarioparma.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Consorzio Agrario Parma is a member-owned agricultural cooperative, founded 1893 in Parma, Italy, operating eight divisions — agricultural inputs, livestock feed, machinery, grain storage, food retail, insurance, cheese aging, and garden/pet supplies — serving Parma province farmers through 11 branded market stores and direct channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative Services

NAICS

Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42491), Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers (424590), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Dairy Products (2020)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative services
• Agricultural inputs supply
• Farm machinery retail
• Rural food retail
• Agricultural insurance distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Inputs Sales: Sale of agricultural inputs including agrochemicals, fertilizers, seeds, and agricultural machinery to farming businesses
2. Food Products Retail: Retail sale of food products including local specialties, wines, and typical Parma products through branded market stores
3. Animal Feed and Supplies: Sale of feed for cattle, poultry, and other animals along with nutritional supplements
4. Agricultural Insurance Commissions: Insurance products distribution through Cattolica Assicurazioni partnership, earning commissions on policies sold
5. Agricultural Services: Technical consulting, grain drying, storage, and collection services for agricultural products
6. Cheese Aging Services: Cheese aging and storage facilities for maturation of Parmigiano Reggiano and other cheeses
7. Agricultural Machinery Sales and Services: Sale and rental of agricultural machinery including Case IH and New Holland equipment, parts, and maintenance services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Consorzio Agrario Parma is an agricultural cooperative serving farmers and consumers in the Parma province. It supplies agricultural inputs (agrochemicals, fertilizers, seeds, irrigation), livestock feed and equipment, agricultural machinery (Case IH, New Holland) with spare parts and rentals, grain storage/drying services, cheese aging warehousing, and food retail markets offering local specialties (Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, wines). It also distributes agricultural insurance products through Cattolica Assicurazioni.

Product overview

Consorzio Agrario Parma is an agricultural cooperative offering a multi-divisional portfolio of products and services. The core divisions include: Agriculture (agrofarmaci, fertilizers, seeds, technical consulting, irrigation), Livestock (animal feeds, supplements, equipment), Mechanization (tractors including Case IH Serie Puma AFS Connect, spare parts, rentals, used equipment), Storage & Commercialization (cultivation contracts, collection centers, dryers), Garden & Petfood (equipment, hobby farming, pet products), Food Products (retail markets, wines, typical local products like Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma, Mercato Campagna Amica farmers market), Insurance Products (via Cattolica Assicurazioni: auto, accident, farm, home, hail, livestock), and Cheese Aging Warehouses. The cooperative also provides a mobile app and reserved customer portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agricoltura (Agriculture Division) Agricultural supply and consulting line offering agrochemicals (crop protection products), fertilizers, seeds, technical agronomic consulting, and irrigation systems for farming enterprises.
• Zootecnia (Livestock Division) Livestock supply and consulting line offering cattle and poultry feed, nutritional supplements, hygiene products, livestock equipment, and technical consulting for livestock operations.
• Meccanizzazione (Mechanization Division) Agricultural machinery line offering new and used equipment (including Case IH Puma AFS Connect tractors and New Holland machinery), spare parts, repairs, rentals, twine and nets, and Pellon products for farming businesses.
• Stoccaggio e Commercializzazione Prodotti Agricoli (Storage and Commercialization) Agricultural storage and commercialization service providing cultivation contracts, collection centers, and grain drying facilities for agricultural product storage and marketing.
• Garden e Petfood Consumer supply line offering garden and lawn equipment, hobby farming supplies, lubricants and fuels, pet products, professional seeds, and live plants for hobby gardeners and pet owners.
• Prodotti Alimentari (Food Products Retail) Food retail line operating branded markets (MIGROSS, ECU, SIGMA formats) and the Mercato Campagna Amica di Piazza Ghiaia farmers market, selling gift packages, wines, and typical Parma local products such as Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma.
• Prodotti Assicurativi (Insurance Products) Insurance distribution line offering auto insurance (RC Auto), accident insurance, farm business insurance, home insurance, hail coverage, and livestock protection, distributed through the Cattolica Assicurazioni partnership.
• Magazzini di Stagionatura (Aging Warehouses) Cheese aging and maturation warehousing service for extended maturation of cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, operating aging warehouses on behalf of cheese producers.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cattolica AssicurazionicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with Cattolica Assicurazioni, a leading insurance company specialized in agricultural sector. Consorzio Agrario distributes Cattolica insurance products including agricultural insurance, livestock coverage, vehicle insurance, property insurance, and personal accident policies through its agency network.
• Case IHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for Case IH agricultural machinery including the Puma AFS Connect series tractors. Provides sales, service, parts, and rental of Case IH equipment.
• New Holland AgriculturecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for New Holland agricultural machinery. Offers T7 Heavy Duty and other New Holland equipment.
• Consorzio Vini Colli di ParmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for wine distribution. Consorzio Agrario markets wines from the Consorzio Vini Colli di Parma in its retail locations.
• BarillaminorOthersMajor pasta manufacturer participated in Demo Frumento 2026 event as representative of wheat buyers and processors.
• Agugiaro & FignaminorOthersFlour milling company participated in Demo Frumento 2026 as representative of grain processing industry.
• Cantina GualtieriminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery partner for wine tastings at Consorzio retail locations. Supplies Lambrusco, Fogarina, and Fortana wines.
• Cantina VicobaroneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery partner for regular wine tasting events. Supplies Gutturnio, Malvasia, Ortrugo, and sparkling wines.
• Cantina ValtidoneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery partner supplying products for SIGMA market tastings. Known for the '50 Vendemmie' line.
• Cantina Santa CroceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery partner supplying Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco di Sorbara, Lambrusco Grasparossa, and Pignoletto.
• Cantina Il PoggiominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery from Salsomaggiore participating in wine tasting events at Piazza Ghiaia market.
• Ca' Nova (Cantine Moroni Zucchi)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinery from Costamezzana di Noceto supplying Malvasia, Lambrusco, and Vermouth for tasting events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Consorzio Agrario di Bologna: Neighboring Emilia-Romagna agricultural cooperative providing farm inputs, machinery, and services. Closely comparable in multi-divisional cooperative model and product range.
• Consorzio Agrario dell'Emilia: Agricultural cooperative operating in Emilia-Romagna with overlapping farm input distribution, machinery sales, and member services. Most directly comparable in cooperative structure and regional agribusiness focus.
• Terrepadane: Agricultural cooperative serving Piacenza province with similar input distribution, mechanization services, and farm supply model. Comparable in cooperative governance and regional concentration in northern Italy.
• Consorzio Agrario di Lombardia: Regional agricultural cooperative in Lombardy offering agro-inputs, technical consulting, and mechanization services. Comparable member-owned agricultural service model in northern Italy.

Broad incumbents

• Coldiretti: Italy's largest farmers' association to which Consorzio Agrario Parma is tied via its president. Operates broader national scope including lobbying, services, and Campagna Amica farmers markets also operated by Consorzio.
• Confagricoltura: National Italian agricultural employers' association serving farmers across all regions. Competes indirectly for farmer mindshare and represents a comparable institutional alternative to cooperative membership.
• Bonifiche Ferraresi: Largest Italian agricultural company by revenue, operating farmland and integrated agribusiness across multiple regions. Comparable in farm supply chain participation but at vastly larger and more capital-intensive scale.
• Eataly: Italian premium food retailer marketing Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, and other local specialties. Comparable in food retail and Parma-region product curation but at national/international scale.

Emerging players

• Agri2000: Italian agricultural services and consulting firm offering technical agronomic support and input distribution. Comparable in the advisory and technical services dimension overlapping with Consorzio's consulting division.

Others

• Fondo Italiano AgrFood: Adjacent capital provider and aggregator in Italian agribusiness value chains. Not directly competing but represents the type of institutional capital participant that increasingly interacts with cooperative agricultural businesses in Italy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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