Zanetti is the story of a family which has always been highly regarded as an emblem of excellence that respects tradition since five generations. The Company has always honoured the vision of its founder, Guido Zanetti, with business ethics principles that have strong roots in the territory and are ultimately focused on the well-being of local communities and the environmental impact.
A century of experience, tradition and passion for Italian cheeses: knowing how to produce genuine cheeses of days gone by on an industrial scale is a challenge overcome on a daily basis thanks to investment in the region, in 100 % Italian local milk suppliers, in infrastructures and technologies, in respect for tradition and safety regulations, in the control of all phases of production.
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The Foundation
End of the 19th century
Foundation of the Company Zanetti, which began as a local excellence in the maturing of hardcheeses from its area.
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Grana Padano P.D.O.
1920-1940
Guido Zanetti becomes one of the main maturers of Grana Padano P.D.O.
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The Marmirolo cheese factory
1946
Start of industrial activities with the acquisition of the Marmirolo dairy plant.
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The foreign market
1948
Launch of export to overseas markets.
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Fresh cheeses
1980
New production of a range of fresh cheeses increases its offering and becomes more modern.
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Provolone
1992
Acquisition of Carbonelli, prestigious name in the Provolone sector.
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New centre in Lavis
1995
Opening of the packing plant in Lavis (TN). 10.000m2 where we process 300Tons of cheese every week.
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Continuous expansion
1997
Zanetti continues to expand with the unveiling of the current Marmirolo production plant.
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New acquisition
2010
The acquisition of San Gervasio Dairy plant raises the companies production capacity considerably.
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Parmigiano Reggiano
2012
Construction of the new Panocchia (PR) facility dedicated to Parmigiano Reggiano.
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Industry leadership
2013
New acquisitions and continuous investments of the group consolidate the companies leading position in the sector.
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Innovation
2017
The new maturing plant buit in 2017 in Castelbelforte is equipped with unique technologies. It can contain up to 190,000 wheels.
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BIO line
2018
Zanetti presents its Zanetti BIO line of organic products.
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World Cheese Awards
2019
Zanetti has been awarded with 2 gold medals at the 2019-20 World Cheese Awards as the best producer of Grana Padano P.D.O. and Grana Padano Riserva P.D.O.