Agrintesa Società Cooperativa Agricola

What Agrintesa Società Cooperativa Agricola does

Agrintesa Società Cooperativa Agricola is a Faenza-based Italian agricultural cooperative founded in 1959 that processes and markets fruit, vegetables, and wine on behalf of more than 4,000 producer-member farms, including 1,800 winegrowers cultivating 7,300 hectares of vineyards across multiple Italian regions (Emilia-Romagna, Lazio, Calabria, Veneto, and Piedmont). The cooperative is described as Italy's largest first-grade wine cooperative, operating seven wineries, five grape pickup centers, and a 2,000,000-hectoliter wine storage capacity, with average annual grape production of 170,000 tons and over 800,000 hectoliters of bulk wine routed annually through the Caviro cooperative group.

The business model combines B2B supply of fresh produce and bulk wine — channeled through partners including Conserve Italia, Valfrutta Fresco, Brio, Alegra, and Opera La Pera — with branded bottled wine sales (I Calanchi, Poderi delle Rose, Provit) into Italian and foreign bottlers, Ho.Re.Ca. distributors, GDO chains, and 14 company-owned retail stores in Emilia-Romagna. Agrintesa participates in licensed varietal ecosystems (Zespri, Pink Lady, Jingold, Dulcis, Ondine, MelaPiù) and sits within the Apo Conerpo Producer Organization. Operational capabilities include 50 in-house agronomists, 10 GWh of annual photovoltaic self-production, and Agriculture 4.0 deployment spanning decision support systems, field sensors, image analysis, automation, and robotics. The company holds a dense certification stack (IFS FOOD, BRCGS, Organic EU 848/2018, Biosuisse, Demeter, GLOBALG.A.P., SA 8000, ISO 9001:2015) and has adopted Organization Model 231/2001, supporting access to premium retail, export, and sustainability-segment buyers.

Name

Agrintesa Società Cooperativa Agricola

Legal name

Agrintesa soc. coop. agricola

Website

https://agrintesa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Agrintesa is an Italian agricultural cooperative headquartered in Faenza that processes and markets fruit, vegetables, and wine for 4,000+ producer-member farms, supplying GDO chains, bottlers, Ho.Re.Ca. distributors, and 14 company retail stores across multiple Italian regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Cooperative (Fresh Produce and Wine)

NAICS

Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Farmer Cooperatives & Co-op Retail (AFABAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Produce Markets & Greengrocers (CRAHAHAA), Agronomy Advisory & Field Services (Retailer-Affiliated) (AFABAJAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural cooperative
• Fresh produce processing
• Wine production
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fruit distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Faenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

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. Fresh Produce Sales: Sales of fruits and vegetables conferred by member producers. Products sold through own retail stores and to GDO (large-scale retail) channels in Italy and abroad, including organic product channels.
2. Wine Sales (Bulk): Bulk wine sales to Italian and foreign bottlers. Over 800,000 hl annually sold through second-grade cooperative Caviro. Includes quality bulk wines for sparkling wine preparation.
3. Bottled Wine Sales: Premium and standard bottled wines sold under brands including I Calanchi, Poderi delle Rose, and Provit. Distributed to retail and Ho.Re.Ca. channels.
4. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Production and sale of extra virgin olive oils from member olives, including PDO Brisighella products under I Calanchi and Poderi delle Rose lines.
5. Wine in Barrels/Kegs: Wines available to Ho.Re.Ca. operators in kegs, maintaining quality and organoleptic properties over time. Includes Pignoletto, Chardonnay, Trebbiano, Sangiovese, and Merlot.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agrintesa is an Italian agricultural cooperative that aggregates fruit, vegetables and grapes from over 4,000 member producers, processes them in specialized plants and wineries, and sells the resulting fresh produce, wines and extra virgin olive oils through own retail stores, GDO channels, the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, and bulk wine to bottlers (notably via Caviro). It also provides agronomic support, varietal innovation programs, and certification assistance to its producer members, with revenues earned on the sale of these agricultural products.

Product overview

Agrintesa is an agricultural cooperative offering two core product categories: fresh fruit and vegetables (ortofrutta) sourced from member producers, and wine produced from grapes conferred by 1,800 winegrower members. The wine portfolio is organized across three main branded lines: I Calanchi (premium/high-end wines from Modigliana territory), Poderi delle Rose (core quality standard products including sparkling wines and oak-aged reds), and Provit (accessible everyday quality wines). Beyond these, the company produces and sells extra virgin olive oils under the same brand lines. The cooperative operates 14 retail stores across Emilia-Romagna for direct-to-consumer sales, complementing its B2B distribution of bulk and bottled products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I Calanchi: Premium line of wines distinguished by elegance, authenticity, and strong connection to the Modigliana territory.
• Poderi delle Rose
• Provit
• Zero Waste Great Savings

Products and services

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables (Ortofrutta) Fresh and processed fruits and vegetables sourced from over 4,000 member producers, processed in specialized plants and marketed in Italy and internationally through GDO channels and own retail stores. Includes conventional and organic product lines.
• Wine (Vino) — Bulk and Bottled Wine produced from grapes conferred by 1,800 winegrower members across 7,300 hectares. Sold as bulk wine (over 800,000 hl annually to Caviro for Italian and foreign bottlers, including base wines for sparkling wine production) and as bottled wine under three branded lines: I Calanchi (premium wines from Modigliana territory), Poderi delle Rose (core sparkling and oak-aged reds), and Provit (everyday C.D.O. and T.G.I. wines). Includes specific bottled wines such as Numi (Classical Method sparkling, 36 months on lees), Zanarina (C.D.O. Romagna Sangiovese Riserva), and Loveria (C.G.D.O. Romagna Albana Passito). Also sold in keg format to Ho.Re.Ca. operators.
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I Calanchi and Poderi delle Rose lines) Premium extra virgin olive oils produced from member olives. I Calanchi line is 100% Nostrana di Brisighella cultivar with cold extraction in 500ml glass bottles; Poderi delle Rose line uses Nostrana and Ghiacciola cultivars with cold extraction in 750ml glass bottles.
• Agrintesa Retail Stores (Punti Vendita) Network of 14 company-owned retail stores located near production plants, providing direct-to-consumer access to fresh fruit and vegetables, wines, extra virgin olive oils, organic products, and regional specialties. Also includes the 'Zero Waste Great Savings' initiative offering discounted products near expiration date.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy self-production of 10 GWh per year (30%+ of total needs)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Opera La PeracoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated company within the Agrintesa network. Fresh produce marketing company for pears and fruits.
• Valfrutta FrescocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated company within the Agrintesa network. Fresh produce distribution.
• Conserve ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated company within the Agrintesa network. Processed fruit and vegetable products.
• BriocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated company within the Agrintesa network. Fresh produce marketing.
• Apo ConerpoflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Producer Organization (O.P.) that Agrintesa adheres to. Major agricultural cooperative organization in the fruit and vegetable sector. Through PO Apo Conerpo, Agrintesa participates in New Plant consortium activities.
• Alegra The Italian Fruit CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociated company within the Agrintesa network. Premium fruit marketing.
• CAVIROflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecond-grade cooperative that is the largest wine cooperative in Italy. Receives over 800,000 hl annually of bulk wine from Agrintesa for processing and sale to Italian and foreign bottlers.
• Caviro ExtracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCircular company in Faenza that recovers and valorizes waste from wine and food supply chains to obtain energy and 100% bio-based products. All wine processing by-products are directed to Caviro Extra.
• ZespricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational varietal innovation club partner. Agrintesa participates in Zespri programs for kiwi variety development and commercialization.
• DulciscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiwi variety club. Partnership for development and enhancement of kiwi varieties.
• JingoldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKiwi variety club. Partnership for development and commercialization of premium kiwi varieties.
• OndinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeach variety club. Partnership for development and commercialization of innovative peach varieties.
• Pink LadycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium apple variety club. Partnership for cultivation and commercialization of Pink Lady apple variety.
• MelaPìùcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApple variety club. Partnership for development and enhancement of apple varieties.
• New PlantflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium company established in 2002 by three main Producer Organizations of Emilia-Romagna (Apo Conerpo, Apofruit, and Orogel Fresco). Aims to research national, European and global varietal innovations and test them in national production areas. Agrintesa participates through PO Apo Conerpo.
• Noci di RomagnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalnut variety club. Partnership for development and enhancement of Romagna walnut varieties through New Factor.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Brio: Italian organic produce marketing company and Agrintesa network partner. Comparable as an organic-focused fresh produce company operating in similar Italian and European channels with cooperative supply.

Direct peers

• Apofruit Italia: Major Italian fruit and vegetable cooperative similar in structure and scale to Agrintesa, sourcing from member producers and supplying Italian and European retail channels. Both are part of the Apo Conerpo Producer Organization ecosystem.
• Conserve Italia: Italian processed fruit and vegetable cooperative and Agrintesa's channel partner within its network. Comparable as a large Italian agricultural cooperative processing member production for retail and food service markets.
• Caviro: Italy's largest wine cooperative and Agrintesa's primary bulk wine customer, receiving over 800,000 hl annually for distribution to bottlers. Comparable as a major Italian wine cooperative with similar scale and cooperative governance model.
• Orogel: Italian frozen fruit and vegetable cooperative with similar cooperative governance and member-based supply model. Comparable as a major Italian agricultural cooperative serving retail and food service channels.

Broad incumbents

• Cirio: Established Italian food brand with broad processed fruit and vegetable portfolio including canned tomatoes, vegetables, and fruit products. Comparable as a large-scale Italian processed produce company serving retail and food service.
• Mutti: Leading Italian processed tomato brand with strong European retail presence. Comparable as a vertically integrated Italian fruit/vegetable processor with branded consumer products, though more specialized in tomatoes than Agrintesa's diversified portfolio.

Others

• Caviro Extra: Circular economy subsidiary of Caviro that processes wine and food supply chain by-products into energy and bio-based products. Comparable as Agrintesa's waste valorization partner for all wine processing by-products.
• Apo Conerpo: Major Italian fruit and vegetable Producer Organization through which Agrintesa and other cooperatives aggregate supply for retail channels. Comparable as the parent PO structure connecting Agrintesa to consolidated distribution networks.

Emerging players

• Zespri: International kiwi variety club of which Agrintesa is a partner. Comparable as a global premium varietal marketing organization focused on proprietary kiwi varieties with member-grower structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

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