MANIFESTO AND VALUES
Every strong structure rests on solid foundations. The same is true for GranTerre: our values are the roots that give us strength and stability. Cooperation, development, sustainability, safety, and innovation guide our actions every day.
“Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, cooperative members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.”
Statement on the Cooperative Identity, International Cooperative Alliance, 1995
Our manifesto
We were born from the land, a mosaic of regions, origins, professions and knowledge that are all Italian.
We have built relationships, giving people a voice by winning their hearts and palates. We were born to unite the best realities of excellence in cured meat and cheese, expression of regional specialties, the result of expertise.
There is strength in unity, many partners and a common belief. We are in a region that loves making good products, where our farmers and producers work hard, respect the land and future generations.
Today we have a big dream, to innovate and change, to cross the borders into new lands, to make our specialty the driving force of services which meet new needs. To never stop the dialogue, to always tell new stories, to imagine a better, healthier and more intact future with people, for people. Granterre represents Italy at its best. Granterre brings tradition to the future.
Granterre, the home of Italian gastronomic excellence
OUR VALUES
The group’s development is driven by the desire of its members to achieve the company’s purpose, aware of the responsibility that business activity has towards society as a whole, workers, consumers, the local areas and the environment. The Granterre Group stems from an ambitious project within the cooperative movement and represents a distinctive model built on integrated supply chain control, deep industrial expertise, and a continuous drive for growth and innovation.
Building on these foundations, the Group’s activities and relationships with all stakeholders are guided by the values of cooperation. Sustainability is an integral part of this approach, reinforcing its positive impact.
Together with all its collaborators, GranTerre promotes a shared commitment to health and safety in the workplace, consumer satisfaction, product quality, sustainable supply chains, strong ties with local communities, and a deep sense of responsibility and belonging.
THE VALUES OF COOPERATION
Self-help reflects the belief that people can develop their skills, knowledge, and potential through working together. It is based on the idea that collective action can achieve more than individual effort alone, empowering individuals to improve their own conditions.
Members take ownership of their cooperative and are accountable for its development and success, as well as for their own actions within it.
Democracy ensures that members actively participate in the life of the cooperative: they are informed, heard, and involved in decision-making processes, with equal voting rights.
Equality means that all members are treated equally and have equal opportunities to participate, express their views, and contribute to the cooperative.
Equity refers to fairness in the distribution of benefits, responsibilities, and opportunities, ensuring that outcomes reflect members’ participation and the cooperative’s democratic principles.
Solidarity is founded on the belief that working together creates strength. By supporting one another and acting collectively, individuals and communities can achieve greater and more sustainable benefits than by acting alone.
Source: ICA, paper for the 33th World Congress of Cooperatives
THE ETHICAL VALUES OF OUR MEMBERS
Honesty is the first of the four ethical values and lies at the core of cooperative conduct. It is reflected in fair and transparent relationships with members, customers, and partners across the entire value chain.
Transparency is expressed through openness, clarity of actions, and accessibility of information. It fosters trust by ensuring that decisions, processes, and communication are shared in a clear and accountable way.
Social responsibility reflects the commitment of the cooperative to contribute positively to society and the environment, while actively minimizing the negative impacts of its operations.
Caring for others reflects a genuine concern for people and communities. It promotes a culture of mutual respect, solidarity, and support, strengthening the social fabric in which the cooperative operates.