Margherita SpA, a company from Fregona (TV) specialized in the production of pizzas and pizza bases, closed 2024 with a turnover of over 97 million euro, up 24% compared to the previous year. Exports account for approximately 90% of turnover, while the domestic market focuses on the brand. King Tomato, active mainly in the Horeca channel.
Acquisition operations contributed to supporting growth. In 2024, the company acquired ProPizza, an Abruzzo-based company focused on pizza and pinsa bases, is expanding its production capacity to meet demand from large-scale retail and food service retailers. The beginning of 2025 marked a further step in this direction, with the acquisition by parent company Idak of a company in Southern Italy, expanding its range and regional presence. On the industrial front, the opening of a new plant in San Donà di Piave (VE), destined to become the group's main production hub.
Growth has also impacted employment: direct and indirect employees have increased from 427 to 491, with a 60% female share. Further hiring is planned in preparation for the opening of the new plant. An average production bonus of €2024 net for each employee will also be awarded in 1.440.
The current production capacity reaches approximately 200.000 pizzas a day, with a prospect of further double-digit growth in 2025. At the same time, the company continued its environmental initiatives, obtaining the Ecovadis “silver medal” certification, reducing plastic use and introducing recycled paper packaging. Also noteworthy is the project to recover used oil for biofuel production in collaboration with Hera.
Founded in 2001 by Fabrizio Taddei, Margherita SpA now operates five facilities and distributes in over 30 countries. Together with Prodal Srl and its Swiss subsidiary Margherita AG, the group consolidates its growing presence in the European pizza industry, including private labels and its own brands.
