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Frozen pizzas grow with sustainability in mind
to 95 million pieces, “a consequence,” explains CEO Dario Roncadin, “of the reduced consumption due to the strong inflation growth. We are closing a very challenging 2022 that saw unprecedented increases in raw material and energy prices on all fronts.” Specifically, Roncadin had to face skyrocketing prices for raw materials (mozzarella, tomatoes, flour, cardboard...), gas, and energy, which in 2022 were about €20 million higher than the previous year. “Despite these difficulties,” continues the CEO, “we still tried to limit price increases as much as possible, not to burden consumers, and we are ready to reduce prices if costs go down. Our choice was to work together with the other players in the supply chain, all struggling with rising costs, and focus on research and development to continue producing products in line with consumer needs, without compromising on quality.”
Company and in 2022 presented its first sustainability report. The results achieved and the actions taken to obtain them are published on the company’s website, starting with environmental aspects such as energy produced from the photovoltaic system, energy efficiency, recycled and recyclable packaging, antiwaste initiatives, and an in-house apiary. The report also covers socio-economic aspects such as short supply chains, valorization of Italian suppliers, training projects in collaboration with local organizations, and a large chapter dedicated to people, with initiatives aimed at promoting work welfare, work-life balance, corporate welfare, and skills development. Additionally, Roncadin is committed to solidarity, from supporting Telethon (TV fundraising event) partecipating in the Udine race donating pizzas and providing financial support) to Christmas solidarity initiatives for local non-profit organizations.
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The company based in Meduno (PN) closed its last fiscal year with growth, despite the contraction in consumption due to inflation. In 2022, it published its first sustainability report. CEO Dario Roncadin stated, “We are facing record increases in raw material and energy costs, but we continue to invest in bringing a pizza which is good for the environment, the people and the territory.”Roncadin, a company based in Meduno (PN) specialized in producing high-quality frozen pizzas for the Italian and international supermarket chains, closed its 2022 fiscal year with €155 million in revenue, a 4.4% increase over the previous year. Production volumes experienced a slight decrease, going from 100 million
In this difficult scenario, Roncadin managed to consolidate employment: the number of permanent staff increased slightly (from 684 to 691 units).
“Overall, the company employs 740 people, plus indirect labour. The goal is to grow again, also due to the glimpses that can be seen on the inflation front, and to return to our maximum production capacity,” emphasizes Dario Roncadin. “That’s why we continue to invest to strengthen ourselves in the Italian market and expand our presence on the international market, where we operate in 38 countries worldwide.”
The commitment of Roncadin to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility remains a strategic target for the Meduno-based company, which is not experiencing any setbacks. Roncadin is a Benefit
“The sustainability report is a starting point for further improvement,” Roncadin concludes. “And precisely in 2022, which was so difficult for all companies, especially those involved in production, we received further confirmation of what we have always thought: only by embracing a new development model that takes into account the common good, it is possible to successfully tackle the challenges of the future.”
Roncadin SpA SB based in Meduno (Pordenone) was founded in 1992 for the production of high-quality Italian pizza for national and international distribution. The company currently employs around 750 people, and in 2022 reached a turnover of 155 million euros. Pizzas and snacks are made with high-quality raw materials and a production method that replicates the characteristics of traditional pizza, including wood-fired stone oven baking and hand-topping. Since 2021, Roncadin has been a Benefit Company committed to operating responsibly towards the environment, people, and the territory, with a focus on sustainable development. Visit www.roncadin.it for more information.
