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A small local dairy that grew into an international powerhouse, this is the story of Sammontana<\/strong>, a brand that embodies the very essence of \u201cgelato all\u2019italiana\u201d.<\/em> For millions, the name instantly recalls the beloved Barattolino, the signature tub found in freezers across Italy and far beyond. But behind this success lies a story of family, innovation, and passion that began nearly eighty years ago in Tuscany.<\/p>\n

The story starts in 1946 in Empoli, Tuscany. Romeo Bagnoli<\/strong>, then a toll collector, decided to open a small dairy shop named Sammontana, inspired by a nearby farm in Montelupo Fiorentino from which he sourced fresh milk. The turning point came when Romeo\u2019s eldest son, Renzo, began experimenting with ice cream production, transforming the family dairy into a bar and gelateria.<\/p>\n

As Renzo\u2019s granddaughter, Sibilla Bagnoli<\/strong>, recalled in 2023, \u201cIn 1946, the family dairy became a bar-gelateria. Things went well, and my grandfather Renzo thought of investing in machines to grow. He learned that American ice cream machines brought by soldiers during the war were available nearby. He bought them and began to produce, but his gelato was creamier, more refined. That\u2019s when the slogan \u2018gelati all\u2019italiana\u2019 was born, to distinguish it from American ice cream<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Renzo was soon joined by his brothers Sergio and Loriano, the latter of whom sadly passed away on November 3, 2023. Together, they propelled Sammontana forward through innovation and vision. During Italy\u2019s postwar economic boom, with refrigerators becoming common in homes, they introduced the now-iconic Barattolino, a symbol of Italian domestic life and craftsmanship. Over the decades, Sammontana evolved from a regional favorite to a national brand, and eventually an international leader in the frozen dessert industry. Today, it produces not only gelato but also a wide range of frozen pastries and savory products. The company\u2019s enduring strength lies in its family management model. In a 2021 interview with inToscana, CEO Leonardo Bagnoli<\/strong> emphasized the importance of staying true to their roots: \u201cHeart. We compete with multinationals that may have more resources and money, but every day we show that passion makes the difference. We innovate while continuing a tradition that\u2019s lasted over 70 years. Keeping the business in the family means knowing each other personally, speaking honestly, and sharing emotions<\/em>\u201d.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Sammontana SpA Societ\u00e0 Benefit, part of the Sammontana Italia Group<\/strong>, achieved a significant milestone by earning B Corp certification from B Lab Italia. This certification recognizes companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Now headquartered on Via Tosco Romagnola in Empoli, Sammontana Italia Group stands among Italy\u2019s leading producers and distributors of frozen goods. The company employs around 2,000 people across six Italian plants and two international facilities, one in the United States and one in France.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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