CASA Citterio
From the invention of Salame di Milano to the Gold Medals at National and International Exhibitions, through technological innovations, cutting-edge analysis laboratories, an overseas plant, and production sites located directly in the product's lands of origin, all the way to Expo 2015.
Quality
Today, the quality of what we taste is measured in terms of health and nutritional properties, as well as flavor, authenticity, and origin. Citterio’s centuries-old experience in Italian charcuterie is the best guarantee of the excellence and quality of its products. The knowledge passed down through the centuries in the preparation of traditional recipes is combined with constant attention to new consumer needs and cutting-edge technologies to achieve the highest levels of control and taste in the products that reach tables around the world.
Family company
Raw Materials
The pursuit of quality begins at trusted farms, where Citterio's personnel carry out the first crucial selection. Citterio is a supporting member of Prosus, the largest cooperative of Italian farmers, allowing it to source raw materials from livestock raised in Northern Italy, near its production facilities. Upon arrival at the facilities, all raw materials undergo further inspection: only those that pass every quality check proceed to the processing areas.
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Innovation
The culture of quality and a strong drive for innovation have always defined the name Citterio. From the first refrigerating machines at the beginning of the century to the ultra-modern facility in Santo Stefano Ticino, Citterio’s history is the result of a continuous commitment to blending tradition and technology in perfect balance, ensuring quality and preserving flavor.
For Citterio, the concept of innovation also includes a focus on energy efficiency, as demonstrated by the use of renewable energy powering the Santo Stefano and Felino plants, the daily recovery of energy and heat in its facilities, and the significant reduction in recent years of plastic used in trays and packaging materials.