The Roncadin Group, a leader in food production for large-scale retail trade, has announced an important development: its subsidiary Zero Srl becomes RONCALab, an “Innovation Bakery Art” with a focus on fresh dough and high-quality baked goods. “This evolution represents a fundamental step in our growth strategy,” says Dario Roncadin, CEO of the Group, “allowing us to strengthen our presence in the premium segment of the market.”
In June 2024, RONCALab acquired a new plant in Lomagna (LC), with an investment of 5 million euros to implement a cutting-edge production model. The plant will focus on the production of pizzas, pinsa and similar products, both fresh and frozen, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and long leavening, positioning itself in the premium segment of the market.
“The investment in the new Lomagna plant demonstrates our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” Dario Roncadin emphasizes. RONCALab has implemented a CO2 refrigeration tunnel to reduce environmental impact and uses electricity from certified renewable sources. “The company pays close attention to environmental impact,” Roncadin explains, “and for this reason, as mentioned, a CO2 refrigeration tunnel will be used, and all the electricity used in the new plant comes from certified renewable sources.” Full-scale production will reach approximately 2.500 pieces per hour, with a potential of 8/10 million pieces per year and the creation of approximately 60 jobs. The management of RONCALab is entrusted to Armando De Angelis, supported by Christian Del Ben, who represents the third generation of the Roncadin family.
RONCALab expects to exceed 10 million euros in turnover in 2025, with an ambitious growth plan that aims to exceed 40 million in the next four years. The company aims to expand through further acquisitions of small and medium laboratories, strengthening its offer of innovative and high-quality products. The final goal is to better serve customers, mainly MDD, with products that reflect the culture of pizzeria pizza and a strong innovation content. Roncadin, as a Benefit Corporation, reaffirms its strong commitment to sustainability, integrating responsible practices in every phase of production.
