🧀 Granarolo
Also known as: Granarolo S.p.A., Linea Granarolo
Granarolo is an Italian dairy group from Bologna that grew out of a milk producers' consortium founded in 1957; the Granlatte cooperative controls 63.14% of Granarolo S.p.A.
Granarolo is an Italian dairy group from Bologna producing milk, yoghurt and cheese. It was founded in 1957 as the Consorzio Bolognese Produttori Latte, soon known as "la Granarolo"; that cooperative became Granlatte.
According to the group's website (October 2026), Granlatte, which brings together almost 500 producers, controls Granarolo S.p.A. with 63.14%. The other shareholders are Fondo Nazionale Strategico (15.27%), Intesa Sanpaolo (14.95%), Enpaia (4.58%) and treasury shares (2.06%). The group has 13 plants in Italy, 8 abroad and 2,625 employees; cheese makes up 54% of its business.
The cheeses of the Linea Granarolo include mozzarella, burrata, stracchino, ricotta and Squacquerone di Romagna PDO. Among the group's other brand pages are Accadì (lactose-free), Gusto di una volta, High Protein, Pettinicchio, Ferruccio Podda, Perla, Pinzani and Amalattea.
Facts
| Country | Italy; Granarolo S.p.A., Granlatte cooperative (63.14%) |
|---|---|
| Region | Emilia-Romagna: Bologna (1957) |
How it connects to Cheese
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Frequently asked questions
Is it true that Granarolo belongs to a foreign group?
No. It is controlled by the Granlatte cooperative of almost 500 Italian producers.
When and where was Granarolo founded?
In 1957 near Bologna, as the Consorzio Bolognese Produttori Latte, soon known as "la Granarolo".
Which cheeses does the Linea Granarolo include?
Mozzarella, burrata, stracchino, ricotta and Squacquerone di Romagna PDO.
How big is the Granarolo group?
It has 13 plants in Italy, 8 abroad and 2,625 employees, according to the group's website.
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What it includes
Sources
- Gruppo Granarolo — Il gruppo
- Gruppo Granarolo — La nostra storia
- Granarolo — Linea Granarolo, formaggi