OUR STORY
GranTerre has always been deeply rooted in the land, embracing tradition while driving innovation and development.
Established on 1 January 2019 following the merger of two historic Italian agri-food companies, Parmareggio and Grandi Salumifici Italiani, the Group has grown into one of Italy’s leading producers of high-quality cured meats and aged cheeses. Today, under the GranTerre name, it embodies a legacy deeply rooted in Italian craftsmanship and excellence.
The name GranTerre reflects a rich heritage of people, traditions, and know-how, combined with a forward-looking approach to innovation and a strong connection with local territories and communities. It expresses a vision of growth that is mindful, responsible, and built on sustainable principles.
GranTerre is defined by deep respect for traditional products and an unwavering commitment to quality—values that have established its leadership role in the Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, and cured meats supplay chains.
OUR STORY
1946
The ACM (AMCLC) cooperative for slaughtering and meat processing was founded in Reggio Emilia
1948
CIAM (Cooperative Industrie Alimentari Modenesi) was established as a consumer cooperative dedicated to the procurement, slaughtering, and processing of pork, as well as the sale of fresh meat and sausages
1959
The CCS (Consorzio Caseifici Sociali) dairy consortium was established. In 1966, CCS expanded its activities to include the production and ageing of Parmigiano Reggiano
1991
Unigrana S.p.A. was established for the wholesale distribution of Parmigiano Reggiano and butter
1991
The merger of CIAM and ACM led to the creation of Unibon, a cooperative specialised in pork processing and distribution
1995
The Granterre Consortium was established, bringing together the entire Parmigiano Reggiano dairy supply chain
1999
On 1 January 1999, the Granterre Consortium integrated Fertilcoop, a cooperative with 800 hectares of land, five livestock farms, and an annual production of 10,000 tonnes of milk dedicated to Parmigiano Reggiano production
2001
Unibon entered into a joint venture agreement with Senfter, a private producer of South Tyrolean specialities, leading to the creation of Italia Salumi S.p.A.
2004
Acquisition of Parmareggio, a company focused on innovation and specialised in the processing and enhancement of Parmigiano Reggiano
2004
Acquisition of the Gasser Group, specialised in the production of Speck and Wurstel
2005
Unibon and Senfter completed the joint venture, leading to the creation of Grandi Salumifici Italiani
2008
Acquisition of Parmissimo, a renowned company with a strong heritage in the grated cheese sector
2008
Acquisition of Fratelli Parmigiani and the Giravolte, acquired from Kraft Italia.
2009
Acquisition of GAIT (Gruppo Alimentare in Toscana)
2011
Acquisition of Alcisa, a historic and renowned Bolognese Mortadella brand
2018
Unibon acquired full ownership of Grandi Salumifici Italiani
2019
Grandi Salumifici Italiani and Parmareggio merged, leading to the creation of the Bonterre Group
2021
On 1 January 2021, following the integration of Parmareggio, the Group acquired the Agriform S.c.a., an established leader in the production of regional PDO hard cheeses, including Grana Padano, Asiago, and more. Agriform brings together some of the largest dairy cooperatives in the Veneto region, with more than 1,000 member farms.
2021
Consolidation of the Unibon/Granterre cooperative joint venture
2022
On 1 April 2022, Parmareggio S.p.A. became Caseifici Granterre S.p.A.
2023
2023: The GranTerre Group was born, one of Italy’s leading companies in the production and promotion of cured meats and hard cheeses