COMPANY PROFILE
BRANDS
Disano
The core brand and umbrella brand
Meucci 1905
A historic brand dedicated to Italian gelato tradition
Romeo 1935
Heir to the tradition of candied fruit and sweet specialties
Pistacchiella
Consumer and retail line, symbol of authentic Italian taste
DiGel
Commercial division dedicated to national and international distribution
Disano Hispania S.L.
Spanish subsidiary serving as the reference point for expansion in the Iberian market
Pistacchio dell’Etna
The first e-commerce platform dedicated to gelato and pastry professionals
The Disano Group catalogues
HISPANIA
PRODUCTION
1,500 sqm Cash & Carry facility in Rozzano (Milan)
22,000 sqm production facility in Landriano (Pavia)
80 employees Branch in Madrid Branch in Miami
DEPARTMENTS
Internal Analysis Laboratory Research & Development Department Academy dedicated to client training
WHAT WE DO
Pistachio
Dried fruits
Pralines
Spreadable creams
Peanut butter
Seeds and spices
Semi-finished products for gelato and pastry
Candied fruit
Purées and preserves
Mostarda (Italian fruit mustard specialties)
OUR VISION
We aim to become the Italian hub for pistachio and sweet ingredients, creating longterm value for customers, partners and the local community through continuous innovation, integrated supply chain control and a modern industrial culture focused on future generations.
Our ambition is to build a solid and internationally recognized group capable of combining artisanal excellence with large-scale production capacity, investing in technology, research and development, sustainability and the continuous training of people.
Our goal is to redefine quality standards in the industry by ensuring traceability, safety and reliability throughout the entire value chain, from the selection of raw materials to the finished products destined for global markets.
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified quality, guaranteed safety, global reliability
At Disano, quality is a structured and certified system built according to the most rigorous international standards. Our organizational model integrates supply chain control, food safety, traceability and social responsibility, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational continuity across national and international markets.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ISO 9001: certification of the quality management system based on structured processes, continuous performance monitoring and ongoing improvement, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
FOOD SAFETY AND RETAIL STANDARDS
IFS FOOD: international standard recognized by European retail chains for food safety and product quality.
BRC FOOD: global certification for food safety required by major international retailers.
IFS BROKER: guarantees compliance and control in brokerage and trading activities.
IFS LOGISTICS: standard dedicated to storage and transport management, ensuring integrity and traceability throughout the logistics chain.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
HALAL: compliance with the requirements for Islamic markets.
KOSHER: certification ensuring compliance with Jewish dietary laws.
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND CULTURE
GENDER EQUALITY CERTIFICATION: recognition of the company’s commitment to fairness, inclusion and the enhancement of human capital, in line with a modern and meritocratic industrial culture.
FDA REGISTRATION - U.S. FOOD & DRUG ADMINISTRATION
The Disano production facility is registered with the FDA, a mandatory requirement for exporting to the United States.
This registration ensures compliance with the food safety standards required by the American market and strengthens the Group’s presence in North America.
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION
ORGANIC CERTIFIED PRODUCTION: Authorization for the production and commercialization of organic products in compliance with European regulations and supervised by accredited certification bodies.
MEMBERSHIP IN SUPPLY CHAIN CONSORTIA
Disano is a member of major Italian protection consortia dedicated to promoting and safeguarding excellence, including:
• IGP Sorrento Lemon Consortium
• IGP Hazelnut Consortium
FOOD SAFETY AND OFFICIAL RECOGNITIONS
Production facility recognized under Regulation (EC) 853/2004 - Section 0
The Landriano production site is officially recognized by the competent authorities as compliant with European food safety regulations. This recognition confirms adherence to the highest hygiene and safety standards required by European legislation.
Our Commitment
Certifications represent a concrete commitment for Disano towards operational excellence, transparency and reliability. We operate according to globally recognized standards to offer our partners consistent quality, safety and full regulatory compliance.
A PRODUCTION HUB OF EXCELLENCE
At its modern facility in Landriano, the Group has developed a production hub entirely dedicated to pistachio processing, equipped with state-of-the-art roasting, pre-refining, grinding and packaging lines. With a daily production capacity of approximately 50 tons of pure pistachio paste and over 10 tons of pistachio granules, Disano is today among the leading producers in Euro-
pe within this sector.
Disano pure pistachio pastes are known for their smooth texture, natural color and intense flavor, making them ideal for high-end pastry, gelato production and the food industry. Pistachio granules, on the other hand, are synonymous with crunchiness, uniformity and natural aroma, perfect for premium decorations and inclusions.
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
1 MW Photovoltaic System
The Disano Group integrates industrial production with environmental sustainability through a 1,000 kW (1 MW) photovoltaic system installed at its production facility. This strategic investment strengthens energy efficiency, operational stability and long-term competitiveness.
RENEWABLE ENERGY PRODUCTION
• 1.1 - 1.25 million kWh produced annually
• Significant coverage of the company’s energy requirements
• Estimated reduction of 500-650 tons of CO2 emissions per year
• Energy equivalent to the average consumption of 350-400 households
The energy generated powers production lines, processing facilities, industrial departments and logistics structures.
A STRATEGIC INDUSTRIAL ASSET
Energy self-production enables:
• Reduced dependence on the electricity market
• Greater stability of operating costs
• Mitigation of energy price volatility
• Improved industrial margins
• In an energy-intensive sector, partial independence from the power grid represents a concrete competitive advantage.
ESG COMMITMENT
The photovoltaic system is part of a broader ESG strategy aimed at:
• Reducing environmental impact
• Optimizing production processes
• Long-term structural investments
• Responsible and sustainable growth
ENERGY FOR RESPONSIBLE GROWTH
For the Disano Group, sustainability is not an accessory element but an integral part of the industrial model.
The 1 MW photovoltaic system represents a concrete step toward a more efficient and future-oriented production system.
PISTACCHIELLA
Italian
excellence
in a cream
Among the Disano Group’s most iconic brands, Pistacchiella embodies the pure essence of pistachio transformed into a refined cream.
It is the result of a fully controlled supply chain-managed in every detail, from pistachio selection to final refining-combining pastry craftsmanship with state-of-the-art food technology.
INVESTMENTS
In 2025, the Disano Group completed a major €3 million industrial investment aimed at expanding and modernizing the production lines dedicated to spreadable creams. The project involved installing new automated systems for refining, mixing and packaging, reaching a total production capacity of
approximately 100 tons of cream per day This step forward strengthens the company’s position among Italy’s leading producers of pistachio creams and enables Disano to offer a complete range for both professional and retail markets, while maintaining the highest quality standards and full traceability.
QUALITY, INNOVATION AND CONTROL
Pistacchiella cream is made with selected pistachios sourced from the best growing areas - from Sicily to Turkey, from Iran to California - and processed using methods designed to preserve natural aroma, color and fragrance. The new production lines, fully integrated with the Disano Live digital system, allow real-ti-
me monitoring of every stage of the process: roasting, refining, mixing and packaging. The result is a cream with a velvety texture, intense aroma and authentic flavor - perfect for both artisanal use and everyday consumer enjoyment.
A BRAND THAT TELLS THE SOUL OF THE GROUP
Pistacchiella is not just a product: it is a story to be savored.
It represents the Disano Group’s vision of bringing the pleasure of pistachio to the world, reinterpreted with industrial expertise and artisanal sensibility.
Its essential design, clean communication and consistent quality make it a symbol of excellence and reliability, appreciated by consumers and professionals in many countries. With Pistacchiella, the Disano Group has not simply created a cream: it has defined a benchmark - where innovation, efficiency and passion coexist in perfect balance.
FROM SEED TO CREAM: A COMPLETE SUPPLY CHAIN
The strength of the Disano Group lies in its complete control of the supply chain.
Every stage - from the selection of pistachios to the arrival of the raw material, from processing to the finished product - is managed internally, using optical sorting technologies, advanced analysis systems, and rigorous quality controls.
This approach allows the group to offer the market consistent, reliable products of the highest quality, capable of meeting the needs of artisans, industries, and international distributors.
In every paste, in every grain, you can find the essence of Disano’s work: the pursuit of perfection through the simplicity of real pistachios.
PISTACHIO The green heart of the Disano Group
Pistachio is the green heart of the Disano Group-the raw material that best represents its history, passion and expertise. A large part of the company’s success stems from this precious fruit: an ingredient that carries the fragrance of the Mediterranean and the Italian mastery of transformation. For the Group, pistachio is not merely a raw material, but a productive and cultural mission: selecting, processing and enhancing the best that nature offers, with full respect for its origins and the people who cultivate it.
THE ORIGINS OF FLAVOR
Every pistachio tells a story of place and character.
The Disano Group carefully selects the finest harvests from the world’s most suitable growing areas, choosing varieties that ensure consistent quality, color, aroma and yield. Key origins include:
• Turkey, with the Antep variety, known for its intense aroma, bright paste and bold flavor
• Iran, renowned for its natural sweetness and distinctive aromatic profile
• Sicily, home to the most prized Mediterranean pistachio, a symbol of Italian excellence and authenticity
• California, synonymous with stability and high quality standards, ideal for confectionery and gelato industries
• Spain, the new frontier of European cultivation, where terroir and climate produce balanced pistachios with refined flavor and vivid color
• Syria, a historic pistachio region with a deep, round aromatic profile-ideal for blends and intensely flavored pastes
Each origin is selected, tested and calibrated to achieve the perfect balance of intensity, color and fragrance, with continuous controls ensuring purity, safety and full traceability.
PACKAGING FOR RETAIL AND PROFESSIONAL CHANNELS
The Disano Group’s strength also extends to packaging, with a dedicated line serving both modern retail (GDO) and the professional channel. Inside the facility, 10 automatic vertical packaging machines manage flexible formats and high-volume production. Packaging is available in sizes from 20 grams to 1 kilogram, either vacuum-packed or in
modified atmosphere, ensuring maximum freshness and extended shelf life. This system enables Disano to respond precisely to the needs of retailers, distribution chains and industrial customers, delivering packs ready for sale or for direct use in production processes.
EXPORT
Today, the Disano Group has a strong international vocation.
From Landriano-the Group’s production and technological hub-its products reach laboratories, industries and distributors in over forty countries worldwide, bringing Italian quality and authenticity across global markets.
Export currently accounts for approximately 20% of revenue and continues to grow steadily, driven by rising international demand for premium raw materials and transparent supply chains.
The Group’s goal is to double this share in the coming years, reaching 40%, through sustainable and targeted growth.
Europe remains the primary foreign market, with a solid presence in Germany, France, Spain, Greece and Poland. Disano Hispania S.L., based in Madrid, is the key reference point for development across the Mediterranean area.
At the same time, the Group is expanding in the Middle East, where pistachio and premium Italian creams are increasingly appreciated. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Kuwait are among the most consolidated strategic partners.
Overseas expansion continues through targeted initiatives in the United States and Canada, while new projects are opening the way to collaborations in Asia and North Africa
Disano’s international strategy is not just commercial-it is also cultural: bringing Italian expertise, passion and industrial reliability to the world, adapting products to local market needs without ever compromising excellence. To further strengthen its position in North America, the Disano Group operates a logistics warehouse in Miami, enabling more efficient supply management, shorter lead times and greater competitiveness in the U.S. market.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Practical innovation, fast execution
The Disano Group’s R&D department is an applied innovation lab, turning market insights into industrialized products in short timeframes.
Our strength is not only in creating, but in doing it before others-with technical precision, commercial vision and consistent quality.
MARKET PIONEERS
In recent years, the R&D team has anticipated trends and created new product categories. Pistacchiella Dubai Style
Among the first to develop and industrialize the “Dubai Style” version featuring gluten-free kataifi pastry, quickly capturing an international trend and turning it into a scalable product for both retail and professional use.
SQUEEZE LINE
Fluid creams for the bar channel
We were among the early movers in Italy to develop a line of fluid creams in squeeze format, designed for direct use in cafés and pro-
fessional labs. The Squeeze Line enables:
• Fast and clean filling of croissants and brioche
• Decorating desserts and single portions
• Optimizing service times
• Ensuring precise and consistent dosing
• Reducing waste
A practical, hygienic and professional solution that has reshaped cream usage in the Ho.Re. Ca. channel.
ADVANCED CANDYING SYSTEM
We developed an efficient and controlled candying process that has enhanced Italian excellence products such as:
• Candied rice
• Candied Pachino cherry tomatoes
• Selected fruit and vegetable specialties
This system combines respect for raw materials with technical control and industrial scalability, preserving color, aroma and texture.
Introducing Tahini in Italy
We were innovators in promoting tahini (sesame paste) in the Italian professional market, now also used in sesame gelato production and new food applications.
INDUSTRIALIZATION AND CONTROL
Every innovation is:
• Tested in the internal laboratory
• Validated through technical and sensory analysis
• Industrialized on automated lines
• Digitally monitored throughout the entire process
This approach transforms an idea into a stable, replicable and scalable product.
DISANO ACADEMY Shaping the Future of Sweet Ingredients
AN INTERNATIONAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Disano Academy is the Disano Group’s training hub, created to transfer technical skills, develop applied innovation and support sweet-industry professionals in growing their business.
It is not only training: it is the sharing of industrial know-how, supply chain experience and a strategic market vision.
LA NOSTRA SCUOLA DI GELATERIA E PASTICCERIA OUR GELATO AND PASTRY SCHOOL
OUR GOAL
To train professionals able to:
• Enhance premium raw materials
• Improve profitability and production standards
• Innovate recipes and processes
• Understand the pistachio supply chain and the sweet ingredients sector
ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAMS
Tailor-made programs dedicated to:
• Artisan gelato shops
• Pastry shops
• Food and confectionery industries
• Retail networks and franchising
• Industry start-ups
Customizable modules:
• Professional gelato formulation and balancing
• Technical use of pistachio pastes
• Development of spreadable creams and variegates
• Cost optimization and food cost control
• Recipe standardization
• New product line creation.
Each program is designed around the customer’s objectives.
GROUP COURSES AND MASTERCLASSES
Collective sessions at our facility or dedicated locations, focused on:
• Pistachio masterclasses
• Innovation in gelato and pastry
• Filling and variegation techniques
• International market trends
• Quality control and food safety
• New product launches
• Networking and best-practice sharing
IMMERSIVE TRAINING INSIDE THE FACILITY
Participants access our production process directly:
• Raw material selection and control
• Industrial pistachio processing
• Quality controls
• Supply chain traceability
• Large-scale production standards
An experience that combines artisanal culture with industrial expertise.
INTEGRATION WITH R&D
Disano Academy is closely connected to our R&D department, enabling:
• Real-time recipe testing
• Custom product development
• Technical post-training support
• Direct transfer of innovation to the market
CERTIFICATION
At the end of the program, participants receive a Disano Academy certificate of attendance.
MEUCCI 1905 The tradition of Italian gelato
Meucci 1905 is one of the most historic and representative brands in Italian gelato and pastry.
Founded in the early 20th century, it carries a heritage of expertise, recipes and values that embody true gelato craftsmanship.
Today, the brand is an integral part of the Disano Group and remains a guarantee of authenticity and quality for thousands of professionals in Italy and worldwide.
The Meucci 1905 range includes aromatic pastes, gelato bases, variegates and functional ingredients, developed to ensure excellent and consistent results while honoring Italian tradition.
Each product is created through careful raw material selection and a production process focused on naturalness, balance and stability.
Thanks to integration with the Group’s technologies and quality controls, Meucci 1905 combines the strength of tradition with the reliability of a modern industrial process.
Present at major international trade shows, the brand continues to spread Italian gelato culture across the world-recognized as a symbol of craftsmanship, passion and authentic flavor.
ROMEO 1935 The Art of Candied Fruit
Among the historic brands of the Disano Group, Romeo 1935 represents excellence in candied fruit processing-one of the oldest and most noble traditions in Italian pastry.
For nearly a century, the brand has combined artisanal know-how with technological innovation to offer top-quality products, appreciated by leading pastry chefs and gelato makers.
Sicilian citrus peels, cedar cubes, cherries, apricots and tropical fruit are carefully selected and slowly candied using traditional methods in natural sugar syrups.
The process, fully controlled within the facility, ensures vivid color, natural aroma and perfect softness-features that make Romeo products recognizable and consistently reliable over time.
Thanks to modern cooking, glazing and grading lines, Romeo 1935 combines craftsmanship with industrial capability, ensuring wide and flexible production while respecting the natural rhythm of the fruit.
The range includes candied fruit, semi-candied fruit, diced formats and variegates for pastry, gelato and confectionery industries.
Romeo 1935 is now synonymous with passion, tradition and Italian quality-a brand that tells the sweetness of the past with a clear focus on the future.
DIGEL Professional Cash
& Carry
Founded with the aim of serving artisan gelato shops and pastry businesses, DiGel is now a key reference point for sweet-industry professionals in the South Milan area.
Our Cash & Carry in Rozzano (MI) is designed to provide a fast, specialized and reliable service, meeting the daily needs of artisan labs, gelato shops, pastry shops and Ho.Re.Ca. businesses.
A COMPLETE ASSORTMENT FOR PROFESSIONALS
At DiGel customers can purchase the full range of Group brands:
• Disano - premium semi-finished products and pastes
• Romeo - candied fruit and premium ingredients
• Meucci - bases and technical solutions for gelato
In addition to Group products, customers can find a wide selection of essential consumables such as:
• Cups and tubs
• Cones
• Spatulas and accessories
• Packaging
PROFESSIONAL CONSUMABLES
DiGel is a complete supply hub where quality and practicality meet.
A PLACE TO TEST AND EXPERIMENT
A small demonstration gelato area is part of the facility-dedicated to product testing and experimentation. Here customers can:
• Test references directly
• Try new recipes
• Engage with our technical team
• Evaluate tailored solutions
An environment designed to turn purchasing into a practical and professional experience.
DiGel is not only a point of sale but an operational partner for the growth of artisan businesses. Thanks to direct integration with the Disano Group’s production know-how, we ensure consistent quality, immediate availability and qualified technical support. Every day we work to deliver efficient service, a complete assortment and a reliable reference point for sweet professionals.
