Venchi
Gourmet chocolate brand
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Venchi is an Italian food company, founded in 1878 by Silviano Venchi, based in Castelletto Stura (Cuneo).
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| Company type | Private company |
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| Industry | Chocolate production Gelato production |
| Founded | 1878 |
| Founder | Silviano Venchi |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Daniele Ferrero (CEO, President)
Giovanni Battista Mantelli Nicolò Cangioli (Commercial Director) |
| Products | Chocolate & Gelato |
| Revenue | € 250 Mln (2025) |
10,000,000 euro (2017)  | |
Number of employees | 1500+ (2024) |
| Website | venchi |
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.[1]
The company uses carefully selected ingredients to offer products free from palm oil with a low sugar content. The key ingredients include Piedmont Hazelnuts[2] and Green Pistachios of Bronte.[3]
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.[4] Its targets[5] for 2025 include Rainforest Alliance[6] 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[7] grown in the Langhe (Piedmont).[8]
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.[9]
Acknowledgements
In 2004, Venchi's Chocoviar, 75% extra dark chocolate grains made from pure hand-processed South American cocoa masses, won the Vassoio D'Oro at Eurochocolate in Perugia.[10]
For multiple years, Venchi has been recognised in several categories for the "Premio Tavoletta D'Oro", a leading awards for quality chocolate in Italy.[11]
Financial data
In 2023, the company's turnover exceeded 200 million euros.[12]