EMILIANA GOURMET

What EMILIANA GOURMET does

Emiliana Gourmet, legally Reggiana Gourmet SRL, is an Italian fresh filled pasta manufacturer headquartered in Sorbolo Mezzani in the province of Parma, within Emilia Romagna's Food Valley. Founded as an artisanal workshop in 1960 and reorganized under new ownership in 1988, the company was acquired by entrepreneur Giovanni Ronconi in 2021 and currently operates a 6,500 sqm solar-powered production facility with 11-50 employees. Its product portfolio spans five sub-branded lines covering traditional Emilian recipes, premium PDO ingredient variants, mass-market Emilian specialties, regional Italian recipes, and gourmet specialty fillings such as white truffle and red shrimp. Core product formats include tortellini, cappelletti (caplét), tortelli, tortelloni, ravioli, mezzelune, bottoncini, and egg tagliatelle, all manufactured using bronze-cut dies that produce a textured surface for superior sauce adhesion.

The company serves a hybrid B2B/B2C customer base, including large-scale retail chains (GDO-Retail), food distributors, food manufacturers (for co-packing and ingredient supply), and individual consumers through a direct e-commerce storefront (shop.emilianagourmet.com) and a company-owned retail outlet (Spaccio). Revenue is generated via unit pricing on retail packaged SKUs (250g and 1000g formats) and negotiated B2B wholesale terms handled through contact forms. Marketing channels include organic social media on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram, an on-site recipe library, email newsletter, and trade show participation.

Emiliana Gourmet holds IFS Food and BRCGS global food safety certifications and sources PDO/PGI certified ingredients including 30-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and Mortadella Bologna IGP. Its stated strategic priorities under the current ownership include international market expansion alongside continued domestic Italian growth, leveraging the Food Valley provenance narrative and certified-ingredient positioning to differentiate from commodity fresh pasta producers.

Name

EMILIANA GOURMET

Legal name

Reggiana Gourmet SRL

Website

https://emilianagourmet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emiliana Gourmet (Reggiana Gourmet SRL) is an Italian fresh filled pasta manufacturer in Parma's Food Valley producing tortellini, tortelli, ravioli, and specialty pasta across five product lines, selling to GDO-Retail, distributors, food manufacturers, and consumers via e-commerce and its Spaccio outlet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Filled Pasta Manufacturing

NAICS

Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pasta Manufacturing (dry, fresh, filled) (AFAKABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cold Prepared Foods & Meal Components (Sides, Proteins, Family Meals) (CRAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Fresh filled pasta
• Italian artisanal pasta
• Bronze die pasta
• Emilian pasta specialties
• Stuffed pasta manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

BAGNOLO IN PIANO, Re

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fresh Pasta Product Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling fresh filled pasta products through multiple channels including direct e-commerce sales, retail distribution, and wholesale B2B relationships
2. B2B Wholesale/Distribution: Wholesale supply to retailers, distributors, and food service operators including GDO-Retail (large-scale retail)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Emiliana Gourmet manufactures and sells fresh filled pasta (pasta ripiena) following traditional Emilian recipes, including cappelletti, tortellini, tortelli, tortelloni, ravioli, bottoncini, mezzelune, raviolini, and egg tagliatelle. Products are sold through five branded product lines (Linea Oro, Linea Ricette della Tradizione Emiliana, Linea Pasta Emilia, Linea Ricette d'Italia, Linea Ricette Speciali) via B2B wholesale channels and direct-to-consumer e-commerce and outlet sales.

Product overview

Emiliana Gourmet (Reggiana Gourmet) is an Italian food company based in Sorbolo Mezzani, Parma (Emilia Romagna - Food Valley) specializing in fresh filled pasta (pasta ripiena). Founded in 1960, the company produces authentic Emilian stuffed pasta including Cappelletti/Caplét, Tortellini, Tortelli, Tortelloni, Ravioli, Mezzelune, Bottoncini, and Tagliatelle. Their product portfolio is organized into five distinct lines: Linea Oro (premium line with PDO ingredients like 30-month Parmigiano Reggiano), Linea Ricette della Tradizione Emiliana (traditional recipes with bronze-cut pasta), Linea Pasta Emilia (Emilian specialties including Tortellini, Tortelloni, and Ravioli varieties), Linea Ricette d'Italia (Italian regional recipes like Cacio e Pepe and Porcini), and Linea Ricette Speciali (premium specialty fillings including truffle and red shrimp). All products feature bronze-cut pasta processing for optimal texture and flavor retention.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Linea Oro - Eccellenze d'Emilia: Premium line featuring the finest Emilian culinary excellencies, including recipes prepared with top quality ingredients like Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and traditional Emilian specialties.
• Linea Ricette della Tradizione Emiliana
• Linea Pastaemilia
• Linea Ricette d'Italia
• Linea Ricette Speciali

Products and services

• Caplét (Cappelletti) Small hat-shaped fresh egg pasta filled with a mixture of meat, cheese, and mortadella according to traditional Emilian recipes, typically served in capon broth, with ragù, or with cream. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Tortellini Classic ring-shaped stuffed pasta from Bologna filled with mortadella, pork, and cheese; the Tortellini alla Bolognese variety features Mortadella Bologna IGP. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Tortelli Rectangular fresh filled pasta made with bronze-cut egg pasta dough, available in multiple varieties including Tortelli d'erbetta (Swiss chard), Tortelli di ricotta ed erbetta, and Tortelli di zucca (pumpkin). Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Tortelloni Larger format fresh filled pasta with abundant vegetable, meat, or cheese fillings, including varieties such as Tortelloni al prosciutto cotto e basilico and Tortelloni ricotta e spinaci. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Bottoncini Small round fresh filled pasta with meat-based filling, available in Linea Oro (with 30-month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP and braised meat) and Linea Ricette della Tradizione Emiliana. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Ravioli Square-shaped fresh filled pasta available in numerous varieties including Ravioli ai funghi porcini, Ravioli cacio e pepe, Ravioli carciofi e speck, Ravioli al pesto alla genovese, Ravioli al tartufo bianco, and Ravioli di zucca. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Mezzelune Large half-moon shaped fresh pasta folds enclosing creamy ricotta-based fillings, including Mezzelune ai formaggi and Mezzelune al basilico. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Raviolini al manzo (Pastaemilia line) Small beef ravioli from the Pastaemilia line, filled with selected premium quality meats cooked according to traditional recipes for a braised-meat flavour. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.
• Tagliatelle all'uovo (Pastaemilia line) Classic fresh egg pasta ribbons from the Pastaemilia line, with the taste and scent of fresh egg pasta. Targeted at retail consumers, food service, and B2B distributors.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bertoncello GnocchiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Bertoncello Gnocchi, another traditional Italian food producer. Bertoncello Gnocchi is listed as a partner on the Emiliana Gourmet website footer, indicating a collaborative relationship between two regional food producers.
• Yellow Cross ParmaminorOthersCollaboration with Parma's Yellow Cross (Croce Gialla di Parma), a nonprofit humanitarian organization. The company supports community initiatives through partnerships with local nonprofits.
• Apro Onlus AssociationminorOthersPartnership with Apro Onlus Association for the 'Amica per la pelle' project, donating 10% of sales to purchase medical equipment for skin cancer treatment. Demonstrates corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Barilla: Global pasta and food giant with extensive Italian and international distribution. Overlaps with Emiliana Gourmet in Italian GDO but competes primarily as a mass-market incumbent rather than a fresh filled pasta specialist.
• De Cecco: Large Italian pasta manufacturer with a broad portfolio spanning dry pasta, sauces, and oils. Overlaps with Emiliana Gourmet through Italian GDO and shared emphasis on traditional production methods.

Direct peers

• Giovanni Rana: Italy-based and the global category leader in fresh filled pasta (tortellini, cappelletti, ravioli). Closest direct competitor to Emiliana Gourmet, with a much larger production footprint, multi-country distribution, and a brand built on similar fresh filled pasta authenticity.
• Delverde: Italian premium pasta producer from Abruzzo known for bronze-die processing and traditional production methods. Closely aligned with Emiliana Gourmet's bronze-die, traditional craft positioning.
• Voiello: Naples-based premium pasta brand owned by Barilla. Comparable to Emiliana Gourmet in the premium Italian pasta tier and shared GDO distribution channels.
• Pastificio Felicetti: Premium Italian pasta producer with strong export and foodservice presence. Comparable as a heritage Italian pasta specialist competing on quality and provenance rather than volume.
• Pastificio Lucio Garofalo: Gragnano-based Italian pasta producer focused on premium and traditional formats with strong export footprint. Comparable to Emiliana Gourmet as a regional premium Italian pasta brand pursuing international expansion.
• La Molisana: Italian pasta manufacturer with a broad traditional and premium product range sold through Italian and international retail. Overlaps with Emiliana Gourmet in distribution channels and premium Italian positioning.
• Rummo: Italian pasta producer (dry and slow-dried formats) with strong premium positioning. Comparable to Emiliana Gourmet as a regionally-anchored Italian pasta brand pursuing premium tiers and export growth.
• Buitoni (Newlat Group): Historic Italian fresh and dry pasta brand now owned by Newlat Group after Nestlé divestment. Competes directly with Emiliana Gourmet in fresh filled pasta across Italian and European GDO channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/reggianagourmet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/emiliana-gourmet
• Instagraminstagram.com/emilianagourmet

Compliance2 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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