Venchi
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Chocolate production Gelato production |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Founder | Silviano Venchi |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Daniele Ferrero (CEO, President)
Giovanni Battista Mantelli Nicolò Cangioli (Commercial Director) |
| Products | Chocolate & Gelato |
| Revenue | € 250 Mln (2025) |
10,000,000 euro (2017)  | |
Number of employees | 1500+ (2024) |
| Website | venchi |
Venchi is an Italian food company, founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, based in Castelletto Stura (Cuneo).
It specialises in the production and sale of chocolate and gelato.
Products
[edit]Venchi primarily focuses on producing chocolate in a variety of forms. The main product categories include chocolate, which encompasses chocolates, bars and praline; gelato; and a selection of foods and beverages available for consumption at the points of sale.[1]
The company uses carefully selected ingredients to offer products free from palm oil with a low sugar content. The key ingredients include Piedmont Hazelnuts[2] and Green Pistachios of Bronte.[3]
Sustainability
[edit]Venchi S.p.A. has adopted a sustainability strategy based on three main pillars: products, the planet and people. The company is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its packaging.[4] Its targets[5] for 2025 include Rainforest Alliance[6] certification for 100% of the cocoa used in its products, improved energy efficiency, resource optimisation, and a recycling programme for zero waste.
The company uses ingredients that meet standards such as Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa and Piedmont Hazelnuts[7] grown in the Langhe (Piedmont).[8]
For example, in 2021, Venchi reduced the amount of electricity used by its production facility by 50% compared to 2019, despite a 15% increase in the amount of chocolate produced. This endeavour was co-financed by the ROP Piemonte ERDF 2014–2020.[9]
Acknowledgements
[edit]In 2004, Venchi's Chocoviar, 75% extra dark chocolate grains made from pure hand-processed South American cocoa masses, won the Vassoio D'Oro at Eurochocolate in Perugia.[10]
For multiple years, Venchi has been recognised in several categories for the "Premio Tavoletta D'Oro", a leading awards for quality chocolate in Italy.[11]
Financial data
[edit]In 2023, the company's turnover exceeded 200 million euros.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Carbone, Elena (2024-08-01). "PAROLA ALL'ASSOCIATO - Daniele Ferrero, Founder&CEO di Venchi S.p.A". ATRI (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ^ "Nocciola Piemonte Igp, progetto di filiera con Venchi" (in Italian). 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ^ Marchetto, Giambattista (2018-05-18). "Venchi, passione per il cioccolato da 140 anni". Il Sole 24 ORE (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-04-22.
- ^ Redazione, La (2022-04-05). "Pasqua sostenibile con Venchi". Rinnovabili (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "A Taste for Making a Difference - Venchi". uk.venchi.com. Archived from the original on 2025-01-25. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Home". Rainforest Alliance. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "Nocciola Piemonte Igp, progetto di filiera con Venchi" (in Italian). 2023-08-18. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Marchetto, Giambattista (2018-05-18). "Venchi, passione per il cioccolato da 140 anni". Il Sole 24 ORE (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ "La struttura del POR FESR 2014-2020". Regione Piemonte (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-04-23.
- ^ Carnevale, Pier Luigi. "Eurochocolate, SITO UFFICIALE del festival internazionale del cioccolato". Eurochocolate (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Premio Tavoletta d'oro - Compagnia del Cioccolato". www.cioccolato.it. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ Forbes.it (2024-11-11). "Danilo Iervolino ha partecipato a Osa360, la più grande community di imprenditori italiani". Forbes Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-05-02.
External links
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