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EmmeFood – Italian Classics in a Convenience Format that Delights the Palate

EmmeFood is an Italian company from the Emilia-Romagna region specializing in the production of fresh ready meals and modern convenience solutions for retail, the Ho.Re.Ca. sector, and private label projects. By combining the expertise of professional chefs with state-of-the-art production technologies, the company creates products inspired by authentic Italian cuisine that meet the needs of modern consumers seeking high-quality, convenient, and ready-to-eat meals.

Product Portfolio & Innovation

The EmmeFood portfolio includes a wide range of ready meals, including pasta, lasagna, risottos, grain salads, as well as meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. A special highlight is the So Goood! line, which brings classic Italian recipes into the modern convenience segment. The range includes:

• Spaghetti alla Bolognese

• Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

• Pennette all’Arrabbiata

• Risotto alla Milanese

• Mushroom and Truffle Risotto

These dishes are prepared from selected ingredients and are ready for quick serving.

The company is constantly expanding its offering, introducing new risotto variations—such as asparagus, pumpkin, cheese, or mushroom risotto—available in both chilled and frozen formats. This allows retail partners to flexibly adapt their assortment to different sales channels while maintaining high product quality and logistical convenience.

A Trusted Partner

EmmeFood stands out for its ability to combine traditional Italian flavors with modern market requirements. The company offers comprehensive support in product development, contract manufacturing, and private label projects, delivering solutions tailored to the individual needs of clients. Thanks to its broad product range, manufacturing flexibility, and focus on quality, EmmeFood is today a highly valued partner for importers, distributors, retail chains, and foodservice operators seeking high-value, authentic Italian ready meals.

Emme Gel – Seafood Specialties and Tuscan Traditions at Your Fingertips

Emme Gel is an Italian company with over 30 years of experience, specializing in the production and distribution of high-quality frozen fish, seafood, and ready meals inspired by Italian cuisine. Through careful selection of suppliers and fisheries worldwide, state-of-the-art freezing technologies, and rigorous quality standards, the company delivers products dedicated to retail chains, distributors, and the Ho.Re.Ca. sector.

The Frozen Fish & Seafood Range

Under its Meno30 brand, Emme Gel offers a wide array of frozen fish and seafood. The portfolio includes:

• Fish Fillets & Steaks: Cod, hake, sole, flounder, mackerel, sardines, anchovies, sea bream, sea bass, grouper, turbot, pangasius, tuna steaks, blue shark (verdesca) steaks, and salmon portions.

• Seafood Specialties: Cleaned and gutted octopus, squid, cuttlefish, shrimp, mussels, clams, Pacific clams (vongole), seafood skewers, and seafood mixes for antipasti.

These products are cleaned, portioned, and ready to cook, significantly reducing preparation time in both professional kitchens and everyday home cooking.

The Ready Meal Lines

• Meno30 Ready Meals: This line features traditional Italian fish recipes such as Baccalà alla Livornese (Cod Leghorn-style), Baccalà alla Vicentina (Cod Vicenza-style), and Cacciucco alla Livornese—the classic Tuscan seafood stew. These products allow consumers to prepare authentic Italian dishes in just a few minutes, preserving their natural flavor and quality.

• Osteria del Gusto (Premium Line): Produced in Tuscany and inspired by regional Italian cuisine, this range includes:

  • Gourmet Soups: Vellutata di Mare (seafood cream soup), Pappa al Pomodoro di Mare, Orzo del Pescatore (fisherman's barley soup), Farro di Mare (seafood spelt soup), as well as traditional Tuscan soups like Ribollita, classic Pappa al Pomodoro, and Zuppa di Cavolo Nero (Tuscan kale soup).

  • First Courses (Primi): Risotto ai Frutti di Mare con Funghi e Gamberi (Seafood risotto with mushrooms and shrimp), Fusilli al Pesto con Calamari e Gamberi, Ravioli di Cozze e Zucchine con Sugo di Gamberi (Mussel and zucchini ravioli with shrimp sauce), Rigatoni Cacio e Pepe con Gamberi e Cozze, Pasta alla Carbonara di Mare, and Fusilli al Pesto e Mozzarella con Pomodorini.

  • Main Courses (Secondi): Cacciucco alla Livornese, Baccalà alla Livornese, Filetto di Gallinella al Guazzetto con Patate (Gurnard fillet in broth with potatoes), Seppie in Zimino (Cuttlefish with Swiss chard), Guazzetto di Calamari alla Marinara con Pomodorini (Calamari stew with cherry tomatoes), and Pesce Spada alla Livornese (Swordfish Leghorn-style).

  • Finger Foods & Aperitivo: Gnocchi di Pasta Fritta (fried dough gnocchi) and Quadrotti di Polenta Fritti (fried polenta squares)—perfect as snacks, appetizers, or for aperitivo boards.

Private Label & Partnership

One of Emme Gel's core business areas is Private Label production. For over 20 years, the company has partnered with major retail chains and distributors, offering end-to-end development of store-brand products. Its modern, certified production facilities and flexible technological lines make it possible to develop custom recipes and adapt weights, formats, and packaging to specific market requirements.

Combining more than three decades of experience, carefully selected raw materials, a wide product portfolio, and specialized private label capabilities, Emme Gel is a valued partner for importers, distributors, retail chains, and the Ho.Re.Ca. sector.

Gruppo Eurovo – Revolutionary Egg Products and Healthy Trends in the Daily Diet

Gruppo Eurovo is one of Europe’s largest producers of egg products, setting industry standards for quality, safety, and innovation for over 75 years. This family-run company, managed by the third generation of the Lionello family, operates a fully integrated production model. By controlling the entire process—from feed production and laying-hen farming to egg selection, processing, packaging, and distribution—Eurovo guarantees full traceability, top quality, and maximum safety for customers worldwide.

Retail & Wellness: The Le Naturelle Brand

For retail chains (GDO), Eurovo develops the le Naturelle brand, designed for consumers seeking healthy, functional, and convenient products that align with wellness trends and high-protein diets. The portfolio features:

• le Naturelle Egg White: Liquid egg white made from 100% Italian eggs, available in antibiotic-free, free-range, and organic versions. It serves as an excellent source of protein for active individuals, athletes, and health-conscious consumers.

• New Ambient Egg White: An innovative liquid egg white containing 50g of natural protein per pack, with zero fat, sugar, additives, or preservatives. Thanks to patented thermal processing technology, it can be stored at room temperature for up to six months before opening—a highly convenient solution for the retail market.

• Ready-made Pancakes & Waffles: Pancakes made with Italian eggs and Italian honey (free from palm oil and hydrogenated fats) and traditional Waffles made from cage-free eggs, baked to a traditional recipe and ready to eat or quickly warm up.

• High-Protein Gelato & Creamy Desserts: Egg-white-based Gelato (naturally lactose-free, low in sugar and fat) and Creamy (a creamy, low-calorie egg-white dessert with no sugar or fat)—both offering light, high-protein alternatives to traditional desserts.

• BonGiorno: An innovative egg-white-based milk alternative. It is naturally lactose-free, gluten-free, rich in protein, calcium, and fiber, and serves as an excellent breakfast drink or a base for cappuccino due to its exceptional foaming properties.

Ho.Re.Ca. & Foodservice Solutions

For the Ho.Re.Ca. and foodservice sectors, Eurovo offers a wide range of pasteurized egg products, including liquid whole egg, egg white, and egg yolk, boiled and peeled eggs, and professional products in various culinary formats. These solutions ensure microbiological safety, ease of use, and consistent quality, meeting the demands of hotels, restaurants, catering, and mass catering.

Food Industry, Bakery & Pastry

For food manufacturers, bakeries, and patisseries, the company produces liquid and powdered egg products, clean-label functional ingredients, and the specialized Bakery Innovation line. This specialized line includes Pâte à Bombe, Meringa Evolution, and Meringa Francese, formulated for professional preparation of tiramisu, creams, mousses, parfaits, macarons, meringues, ice cream, and a wide array of baked goods, guaranteeing high functionality and process repeatability.

With state-of-the-art production facilities, in-house research laboratories, and continuous investment in innovation and sustainability, Gruppo Eurovo is one of the most important partners for European retail chains, food manufacturers, and professional gastronomy today.