Sabelli (440 million in turnover) acquires Caseificio Pini, after Stella Bianca

Sabelli Group, a dairy giant with 440 million in consolidated turnover, acquires Caseificio Pini, a ricotta specialist previously controlled by the eponymous family.

The Marche-based group, headquartered in Ascoli Piceno and strongly export-oriented, is thus taking another step forward in its growth strategy aimed at expanding its offering into segments adjacent to its core business and consolidating its leadership in the fresh cheese market.

Caseificio Pini: turnover soaring

Founded in 1983 in Sanguinetto, in the province of Verona, Caseificio Pini closed 2025 with turnover of more than 8,73 million euros, up 13,7% from 7,7 million the previous year, and net profit close to 587.000 euros.

It is also worth remembering that the deal is a continuation of an expansion strategy that also involves external lines: in 2024, Sabelli completed the acquisition of Stella Bianca, a specialist in fresh and creamy dairy products. And even earlier, it had acquired Trevisanalat.

Sabelli: the key figures of a major player

Let us return to the figures: in addition to highly significant turnover, the Ascoli-based group can count on 6 production sites, 10 distribution platforms and 1.000 employees and associates, and is the market leader in the burrata and stracciatella segments.

Sabelli Spa, founded in 1921 and relocated to Ascoli Piceno in 1978, created one of Italy's most important mozzarella production hubs.

Why whey is important

The acquisition is of fundamental strategic importance in the current market scenario, enabling the Marche-based major player to use all the whey produced by its plants, an essential raw material for producing ricotta. Whey is also experiencing a phase of growing demand internationally, which has caused a contraction in availability for the traditional dairy market and a sharp rise in costs.

Thanks to its high protein content, this product is increasingly used by the food industry, especially for foods with a high protein content.

In this scenario, in which the raw material is difficult to obtain, the acquisition allows Sabelli to directly oversee the supply chain, ensuring the complete use of its whey.

A very long-lasting partnership

“For several years, Gruppo Sabelli has been a key partner for Caseificio Pini with regard to the supply of whey,” says Paolo Pini, the CEO of the Veneto-based company. “Our agreement is based on a shared vision: producing outstanding ricotta in keeping with tradition.”

Ricotta, as a healthy and light product, is enjoying a strong revival in our country, so much so that, according to some estimates, the Gdo market is worth around 300 million euros, involving more than 15 million consumers.

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THE KEY FIGURES OF CASEIFICIO PINI

This article was translated from the original Italian version with the assistance of artificial intelligence. In case of discrepancies, please refer to the original Italian version.