Venchi

Venchi is an Italian food company, founded in 1878¹ by Silviano Venchi, based in Castelletto Stura (Cuneo). It specialises in the production and sale of chocolate and gelato.

Venchi is an Italian food company, founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, based in Castelletto Stura (Cuneo). It specialises in the production and sale of chocolate and gelato.

Products

Venchi primarily focuses on producing chocolate in a variety of forms. The main product categories include chocolate, which encompasses chocolates, bars and praline; gelato; and a selection of foods and beverages available for consumption at the points of sale. The company uses carefully selected ingredients to offer products free from palm oil with a low sugar content. The key ingredients include Piedmont Hazelnuts and Green Pistachios of Bronte.

Sustainability

Venchi S.p.A. has adopted a sustainability strategy based on three main pillars: products, the planet and people. The company is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its packaging. Its targets for 2025 include Rainforest Alliance certification for 100% of the cocoa used in its products, improved energy efficiency, resource optimisation, and a recycling programme for zero waste. The company uses ingredients that meet standards such as Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa and Piedmont Hazelnuts grown in the Langhe (Piedmont). For example, in 2021, Venchi reduced the amount of electricity used by its production facility by 50% compared to 2019, despite a 15% increase in the amount of chocolate produced. This endeavour was co-financed by the ROP Piemonte ERDF 2014–2020.

Financial data

In 2023, the company's turnover exceeded 200 million euros.

External links

Official website

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