Fruttagel

As the demand surges for healthier and more sustainable alternatives to dairy, Fruttagel emerges as Europe’s key innovator in plant-based beverage production. Based in Alfonsine, this Italian agricultural cooperative combines deep-rooted farming expertise with modern food technology to produce a variety of plant-based drinks.

Since 2017, Fruttagel’s extraction facility has facilitated the direct processing of cereals and pulses, ensuring complete control over ingredient quality, origin and traceability. By combining in-house processing with vertically coordinated sourcing, Fruttagel supports clean-label, organic and private-label offerings while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, locally rooted supply chains.

Fruttagel is a cooperative company specialising in the processing of fresh fruits and vegetables, cereals, tomatoes and legumes into finished products intended for retail operators, food service and door-to-door distribution.

The company’s cooperative model integrates and enhances every stage of the supply chain, from field to distribution, and ensures that consumers receive food products that preserve the natural properties of fresh produce while upholding quality, authenticity, and safety. It brings together 12 agricultural cooperatives and supporting partners from the Emilia-Romagna and Molise regions. These agricultural cooperatives, which supply the raw materials for processing, represent and aggregate hundreds of local farmers.

“Our members not only supply premium raw materials, but contribute to a resilient agricultural model that values people, land and seasonality. Thanks to their work, we can integrate the richness of Italian farming into a modern and efficient supply chain,” says Giorgio Alberani, sales director.

Where Nutritional Value Meets Sustainability

Responding to today’s demands for clean-label and functional beverages, Fruttagel anchors its portfolio in the Almaverde Bio line of fruit juices, nectars and iced teas. These drinks are mostly made with organic fruits and contain no added sugars or sweeteners. The range’s success reflects Fruttagel’s expertise in developing tailor-made products that align with rising consumer interest in sugar-free, additive-free options. Beyond its brands, Fruttagel co-develops private-label drinks, leveraging rapid prototyping and tailored nutrient profiles to meet each client’s needs. Its plant-based beverages are crafted from soy, oats, rice and almonds.

Fruttagel’s focus on organic ingredients and minimal processing also spills into its sustainable packaging approach. Packaging innovation is a key part of Fruttagel’s ecological consciousness. In frozen aisles, 100 percent organic vegetable mixes arrive in compostable film, while conventional and 100 percent organic Italian tomato passata and chopped tomato are offered in recyclable Tetra Recart and glass jars. The cooperative has significantly reduced plastic waste and aligned with EU environmental regulations by eliminating polyethylene terephthalate across its product lines and adopting compostable and recyclable alternatives.

Fruttagel is committed to producing modern food products and plant-based drinks that promote health and well-being. A comprehensive environmental, social and economic sustainability vision guides every decision. The company actively engages its agricultural supply chains and clients with forward-thinking strategies, fostering shared responsibility across the value chain. Its integrated approach is shaped by a commitment to long-lasting, sustainable impact on the planet and people.