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Agrimola S.P.A.

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Company Market Research Report: Agrimola S.p.A.



Company Overview:


  • Name: Agrimola S.p.A.

  • Mission: To appreciate increasingly more the genuine fruits produced by our land, combined with the high standards of our productions.

  • Founded: 1978

  • Founder: No information is available

  • Key People: Luca Sassi, CEO

  • Headquarters: Via G. di Vittorio n. 30, 40020 - Casalfiumanese (BO), Italy

  • Number of Employees: Not specifically stated, but operates extensive production facilities and employs specialized personnel for internal quality control.

  • Revenue: Over 50,000,000 euros annually

  • Known for: Industry leader in the production of high-quality frozen fruit, processing, transformation, and marketing of chestnuts and marrons. The company exports more than 40% of its production.


Products:


Agrimola S.p.A. operates two main processing lines focusing on:
1. Chestnuts and Marrons:
  • Products: Fresh chestnuts and marrons, peeled and steamed marrons, marrons in mesh nets, and marrons cooked in steam for biological markets.

  • Key Features: High-quality products destined for large distribution organizations (GDO) and wholesale markets.


2. Frozen Fruit and Purees:
  • Products: A wide variety of fruits such as apricots, cherries, peaches, and plums processed into cubes, halves, pulp, and puree.

  • Key Features: IQF (Individually Quick Frozen) flow freeze technology for fruit preservation and static freezing with advanced systems for purees.


Recent Developments:


  • New Products Launched: Expanding the assortment with products like chestnut flour and pies for diverse customer needs.

  • New Partnerships: Collaboration with various agricultural firms like Agrisanterno and Agribisalta for the optimal supply of apples and pumpkins.

  • Technological Innovations: Implementing sophisticated systems like optical sorters for eliminating unsuitable fruits and foreign materials to maximize quality and yield.

  • Environmental Initiatives: Agrimola installed a photovoltaic system producing 500,000 Kw of clean energy annually, reducing CO2 emissions by over 200,000 kg. The company also features an integrated water purification plant to achieve self-sufficiency and enhance process efficiency.


Certifications and Quality Control:


  • Certifications:

  • I.F.S. (International Featured Standards)

  • GLOBALGAP Option 2 + ADD ON Grasp (fresh chestnuts and marrons)

  • Kosher Certification from the Rabbi of Padua

  • BIO EU and ORGANIC BIO SUISSE certifications by Bioagricert for organic products

  • Marrone IGP Castel del Rio

  • Quality Control:

  • Internal laboratory staff and advanced equipment for comprehensive quality checks throughout the production cycle.

  • Over 2,000 chemical and microbiological analyses performed annually by external laboratories to certify quality and conformity.


Environmental and Social Responsibility:


  • Sustainability Initiatives: Commitment to reducing environmental impact through sustainable energy production and water purification practices.

  • Social Contributions: Active support and sponsorship of local sports and cultural activities to promote community engagement and positive social values.


Agrimola S.p.A. continues to uphold its dedication to product origin, quality, and environmental stewardship while driving consistent growth and innovation in the fruit processing sector.