LAEMMEGROUP S.R.L. - A Tentamus Company

What LAEMMEGROUP S.R.L. - A Tentamus Company does

LAEMMEGROUP S.R.L. is an Italian specialty laboratory services company providing accredited analytical testing for the agrifood supply chain, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Moncalieri (Turin) with a second operational site in Manerbio (Brescia) opened in October 2021. The company operates eight service lines spanning chemical and commodity analysis, food and environmental microbiology, food histology and microscopy, GMO and molecular biology (Real-Time PCR), multiresidue antibiotics screening, R&D method development, HACCP/audit/training consulting, and animal welfare assessment. Its instrumentation stack includes UHPLC-MS/MS, Thermo Scientific Q-Exactive hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometers, triple quadrupole systems (TSQ Quantiva/Vantage), ion chromatography, ICP-MS, AAS, GC-FID/GC-QqQ, and Real-Time PCR. Laemmegroup has held ACCREDIA ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accreditation since 1998 (Accreditation No. 00179 Testing) and is the first and only Italian laboratory accredited for food histology.

Name

LAEMMEGROUP S.R.L. - A Tentamus Company

Legal name

Laemmegroup Srl

Website

https://laemmegroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LAEMMEGROUP is an Italian ACCREDIA-accredited laboratory founded in 1993, providing chemical, microbiological, histological, molecular biology, and antibiotics testing plus HACCP/animal welfare consulting to the agrifood supply chain from two Italian sites under Tentamus Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Safety Laboratory Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFALAAAA

Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen)

SECONDARYAFALAAAD

Regulatory Compliance & HACCP Consulting (FDA/USDA/EFSA)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Safety, Testing & Certification/Food Testing Laboratories (Microbiological, Chemical, Allergen)

Keywords

• Food safety testing
• Analytical laboratory services
• Agrifood quality assurance
• Microbiological testing services
• Food histology analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Moncalieri (Turin)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Fee-for-service analytical testing for food, feed, and water samples. Services include chemical analysis, microbiological testing, molecular biology/GMO analysis, histology, and microscopy. Revenue generated per test with pricing based on sample type, analysis complexity, and accreditation requirements.
2. Consulting and Training Services: HACCP plan development, certification consulting (ISO 9001, 22000, 22005, BRC, IFS), staff training, labeling compliance verification, and supplier audits. Professional services billed separately or bundled with testing services.
3. Certification and Compliance Services: Animal welfare assessments, self-control authorization support, export certification (Japan), organic product certification, and GMP+ B11 certification services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laemmegroup is an Italian laboratory services company providing accredited analytical testing for food, feed, and water across the entire agrifood supply chain. It delivers chemical, microbiological, molecular biology (PCR), and histological analyses, alongside HACCP consulting, certification support, staff training, and animal welfare assessments. The company operates two ACCREDIA-accredited laboratories in Moncalieri (Turin) and Manerbio (Brescia) under the Tentamus Group network.

Product overview

LAEMMEGROUP is a specialized laboratory testing services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of analytical and consulting services for the agri-food sector. The company operates as a unified service platform comprising eight distinct but interconnected offerings: six core laboratory analysis services (Chemical and Commodity Analysis, Food and Environmental Microbiology, Histology and Microscopy, GMO and Molecular Biology Analyses, Antibiotics Analysis, and Research & Development) and two consulting services (HACCP/Audits/Training and Animal Welfare). All laboratory services are backed by ACCREDIA ISO/IEC 17025:2018 accreditation and leverage advanced technologies including UHPLC-HRMS/MS, Orbitrap mass spectrometry, Real-Time PCR, and ion chromatography. The company serves the entire food production chain from breeders and farms through processing plants to large-scale distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chemical and Commodity Analysis Comprehensive chemical testing services for food, feed, and water samples covering nutritional labeling, contaminants, drug residues, and compositional analysis using UHPLC-MS/MS, Orbitrap mass spectrometers, ion chromatography, ICP-MS, GC-FID, GC-QqQ, ELISA, and atomic absorption spectroscopy.
• Food and Environmental Microbiology ACCREDIA-accredited microbiological testing services for food, environmental samples, and water including quantitative and qualitative pathogen analysis, environmental monitoring, air sampling, and shelf-life studies.
• Histology and Microscopy Italy's first and only accredited food histology laboratory providing microscopic analysis of meat products, lesion detection, filth testing, animal origin constituent identification in feed, and foreign body/parasite detection.
• GMO and Molecular Biology Analyses Real-time PCR-based molecular biology testing services for GMO screening and quantification, genetic mutation analysis (myostatin, beta casein), animal DNA identification, pathogenic microorganism detection, and allergen determination.
• Antibiotics Analysis Multiresidue analysis service for determination of pharmacologically active substances including sulfonamides, tetracyclines, beta-lactams, amphenicols, quinolones, steroids, macrolides, and other drug classes across the entire agri-food chain using UHPLC-HRMS/MS.
• Research & Development Advanced R&D services including novel food analysis using Q-Exactive hybrid quadrupole Orbitrap mass spectrometry for targeted and untargeted screening, packaging compliance verification, and custom method development.
• HACCP, Audits and Training Consultancy services for HACCP plan development, certification to ISO 9001/22000/22005, GSFS (BRC), IFS, BRC-IOP, supplier qualification audits, staff training, labeling compliance, and manufacturing discipline development.
• Animal Welfare Animal welfare assessment services including CReNBA-certified veterinarian evaluations, biosafety assessments, and certification for bovine farming based on the Five Freedoms framework.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-year ACCREDIA accreditation demonstrating consistent quality standards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Tentamus GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Laemmegroup became part of Tentamus Group in June 2018, fully adopting its 'Thinking Global, Acting Local' philosophy. This partnership provides access to a global network of 85+ laboratories and enables knowledge sharing with partner laboratories worldwide while maintaining local presence in Italy.
• ACCREDIAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACCREDIA is the Italian accreditation body providing laboratory accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025:2018) to Laemmegroup. As signatory of EA-MLA and ILAC-MLA international agreements, ACCREDIA accreditation extends the value of Laemmegroup's testing internationally.
• CReNBA (Centro Nazionale di Referenza per il Benessere Animale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCReNBA at Istituto Zooprofilattico of Brescia developed the animal welfare and biosafety evaluation system for bovine farming. Laemmegroup has veterinarians certified by CReNBA as animal welfare assessors, enabling issuance of animal welfare certificates.
• Tentamus Group Laboratory NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of a global laboratory network of more than 85 laboratories enabling cross-referrals and comprehensive service coverage for customers with international testing needs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Genetic ID (Eurofins GeneScan): Specialized GMO and molecular biology testing services with overlap against Laemmegroup's PCR-based GMO quantification, animal species identification, and allergen detection offerings.

Direct peers

• Neogen Corporation: Global food safety testing company offering molecular (PCR-based) and microbiology products and services for meat producers, dairies, and feed manufacturers. Comparable in molecular biology, pathogen detection, and allergen testing ranges.
• Mérieux NutriSciences: Dedicated food testing and consulting services business (part of Institut Mérieux) with strong European presence. Direct competitor in food microbiology, chemical residue testing, and shelf-life studies for food manufacturers and retailers.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: International TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group with agri-food and commodity testing services in Italy. Provides overlapping chemistry, microbiology, and HACCP-related services to Laemmegroup's customer base.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global market leader in food, feed, and environmental testing with extensive Italian operations. Directly competes with Laemmegroup on chemical, microbiological, and molecular biology testing for the agrifood sector, but at vastly larger scale across hundreds of labs worldwide.
• ALS Global: International testing services group with food and environmental testing divisions. Comparable chemistry and microbiology capabilities serving food processors and agricultural clients across Europe.
• Intertek: Global quality assurance and testing provider with agri-food and commodity testing capabilities. Competes with Laemmegroup on analytical chemistry and microbiological testing for food exporters and processors.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with food safety testing and certification services. Overlaps with Laemmegroup's HACCP consulting, ISO 22000 / BRC / IFS certification support, and analytical testing.
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with significant food and agri-food testing operations in Italy. Competes with Laemmegroup across the same end markets (food processors, exporters, retailers) with a much broader service portfolio.

Regional players

• Chelab (SGS Italy): Italian laboratory network under SGS providing food, environmental, and industrial testing. Direct domestic competitor in Italy on routine and specialty food testing, with broader parent-group capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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