Fiorucci

, Italy’s market leader in cold cuts and salami (with 8% market share), has halted merger talks with Malgara of the Chiari & Forte group, but has not abandoned its interest in creating a major player in the fragmented sector.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


“Combining our products with Malgara brand names such as Fini and Negroni would have been ideal,” Nicoletta Fiorucci told Italian media, but she added that the two companies differed in marketing and investment strategies.


Fiorucci stressed that the family-run company is still interested in a merger, but will not consider a deal with investment groups. Instead, it is seeking partners from the 11,000bn lire-a-year processed meat sector, in which 2,000 firms such as Beretta, Citterio or Levoni compete.


By Hilmi Toros, just-food.com correspondent

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - The Benefits of Entering

Gain the recognition you deserve! The Just Food Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving food industry advancements. Don’t miss your chance to stand out—submit your entry today!

Nominate Now