Every flavour carries a story. Ours originates in Romagna, a land where respect for things properly done, belongs to everyday culture. From the beginning to today, we have grown with care, passion, and a strong connection to our origins, keeping the soul of tradition alive and always looking forward.
We combine the art of charcuterie with the evolution of taste, and we give genuine answers every day to those looking for goodness, balance, and authenticity. This is the way, over time, we have been developing new ideas of taste, not only regarding traditional and organic charcuterie, but also vegetarian-friendly cold cuts and more original creations like Golfetta, Bresì, and iPetali, not forgetting the delicious Ben Fatto gastronomy options. Our vision is part of a project that aims to bring to the table all the taste that comes from
careful and conscious choices, from selected ingredients and certified quality, and from respect for nature and its inhabitants.
A family passion.
Behind each one of our projects, there is a family that has believed, and continues to believe, in the value of things done well. This is the story of the Zavaglia family, one that spans generations and is renewed every day. A legacy that unites us, looking to the future with confidence.
A vision that goes back a long way.
“My grandfather and father worked as pork butchers in the hinterland of Rimini, and thanks to them, the passion for food has become a family tradition. Times have changed, and the third and fourth generations have accepted new challenges in this job, with the culture of modern entrepreneurship. A knowledge that has distant roots and continues to choose strategies that focus on high-quality products: nutritious, healthy, and natural.”
Alvaro Zavaglia, President of Golfera
Our sustainable path.
A commitment that grows with us. We believe in a company that grows responsibly, day after day. We respect people, the land, and time. For us, sustainability is not a goal. It is the path itself. Made up of conscious choices and authentic gestures. It is our natural way of doing things.
The art of good Italian food.
Where every detail counts. In Emilia-Romagna, our three factories are the beating heart of a knowledge that combines expert hands and vision. This is where our production takes shape, from the recipe to packaging, turning each stage into an act of love for taste and quality.
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Quality as a continuous choice.
A daily mission. We work with care, method, and responsibility. Our BRC and IFS certifications tell a story of control, transparency, and constant commitment. They are a concrete sign of a promise we keep every day: food safety, transparency, respect for the environment, and for those who choose us.
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An all-Italian story.
A journey that begins in Romagna and is renewed every day, interweaving knowledge, vision, passion, and conscious choices.
Where it all began.
In the heart of Romagna, in Lavezzola is where the artisanal cold cuts factory Golfera was founded. An ancient village, an authentic vocation: the one for cold cuts produced with passion. The first successes came with artisanal salami and mortadella, appreciated for their quality and faithfulness to the tradition of Romagna cold cuts.
Golfetta: the intuition that changed the rules.
From the meeting of taste and lightness comes Golfetta, the first low-fat salami packed in food-grade cotton cloth. An icon that in 1990 won the Oscar for Innovation at Cibus, and year after year, confirmed itself as the best-selling salami in Italy.*
(*Source: Circana data, total Italian cured meats PI + PV in Hypermarkets + Supermarkets + LSP/SPT, AT 2024)
A new vision, rooted in know-how.
The Zavaglia family, with a long experience in charcuterie and fine catering, takes the reins of the company. Thus begins a path of growth, guided by innovation, quality, respect for the roots, and open to new challenges.
Among the first in organic charcuterie.
We were among the first in Italy to believe in organic production, launching a complete line of cold cuts from an organic supply chain, with a focus on the environment, animal welfare, and the use of renewable energy. A pioneering choice, more relevant today than ever before.
The vegetable soul of taste.
Responding to new food sensitivities paves the way for a line of new, 100% organic vegetable cold cuts. Designed for anyone looking for a varied and balanced diet without sacrificing taste.
Ben Fatto Gastronomy: the dream takes shape.
A factory dedicated to high-quality gastronomy is set up in San Mauro Pascoli. It’s Alvaro Zavaglia’s dream come true: to offer all the taste together with the convenience of ready-made dishes and sauces, from authentic recipes without preservatives, prepared with modern technology while respecting tradition.
Golfera USA: Italian taste beyond borders.
With the opening of the New Jersey sales branch, we export our idea of quality to the American market. This is an important step to share the best of our charcuterie and gastronomic traditions, with the same spirit born in the heart of Romagna.
The art of raw meats par excellence.
We expand our offer with the acquisition of a ham factory in Collecchio (PR). This is where we produce our excellent raw hams, from “San Valentino” to Parma P.D.O., along with other selected specialties, resulting from care and skill.
