Alce Nero organic foods

Alce Nero is a pioneer of the organic movement in Italy, established in the late 1970s through the union of two visionary cooperatives. The first was led by Gino Girolomoni in the Marche region, and the second was CONAPI, the national consortium of beekeepers based in Emilia-Romagna. Together, they formed a brand dedicated to sustainable farming that respects the land and the producers.

Today, Alce Nero operates as a unique 'open company' or joint-stock cooperative. It is owned by several key partners within the organic supply chain, most notably La Cesenate Conserve Alimentari S.p.A., which serves as a major shareholder and industrial pivot. While the brand signifies its deep Italian roots, its manufacturing is a collaborative effort across a network of facilities. Most products like pasta, tomato sauces, and olive oil are produced in Italy by its own shareholders, while specific items like cocoa and cane sugar are processed in Switzerland and Peru respectively, under fair trade agreements with local farmer cooperatives. This integrated model ensures the company controls every step of the supply chain from field to shelf.