Golfera, passion for Italian food.

The perfect combination of authentic flavor and effortless lightness.

Authenticity, Quality and Innovation.

As explorers of authentic Italian flavor, we diligently strive to bring the quality and fragrance of yesteryears to tables worldwide, both in Italy and beyond. As staunch guardians of traditional knowledge, our family's extensive experience in the art of food and charcuterie is a testament to our commitment to enhancing the present with a passion for the past and a drive for constant innovation.

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Our love for flavor and respect
for the environment.

At Golfera, we have a deep appreciation for flavor and a profound respect for the environment. Our pursuit of excellence extends to all our specialties and is closely intertwined with the regions where we operate.

For decades, Golfera has made environmental respect, transparency, and social responsibility integral to our production process. These values serve as pillars, embodying our industry's best practices.

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Our People: Our Values,
Our strength.

At Golfera, our success is rooted in the unwavering dedication of our employees and collaborators. Their continuous commitment enables us to pursue our goals and create exceptional specialties.

Golfera: an Italian story, a story of a family.

"For over 50 years, we have worked hard to harmonize authentic flavors with well-being."

Golfetta was born from the fusion of flavor and lightness and became our flagship product. It’s a unique masterpiece, the first salami made with prosciutto and wrapped in our distinguished food-grade cotton case. It won the Oscar for Innovation in 1991.

1989 | An Icon was born

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1967 | The Origins

The Golfera production factory was established in Lavezzola, an ancient village in the Emilia-Romagna region renowned for charcuterie. During this period, our production alternated between salami and mortadella, core specialties of the area.

2002, Golfera made culinary history by launching Italy's first complete line of organic deli meats. This bold move underscored our commitment to innovation and unwavering dedication to the well-being of animals and the environment, values we continue to uphold.

2002 | Organic Pioneers

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The Zavaglia family took over the Golfera business, bringing their expertise and serving authentic, high-quality food. The company has a rich history in top-notch cured meat production and gourmet catering dating back to the 1970s. Their leadership laid the foundation for the company's development and consolidation, igniting excitement for Golfera's culinary journey.

1997 | The Zavaglia Family

With the opening of the San Mauro Pascoli plant in the heart of Romagna, Alvaro Zavaglia's dream came true. Modern production technologies enable Golfera to offer ready-to-consume gourmet dishes with authentic flavors and no preservatives.

2018 | Ben Fatto
Gourmet Ready Meals

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In response to market trends, we introduced a revolutionary organic line of vegetable proteins in 2016. These offerings provide nutrient-rich, delicious choices, pioneering a delectable future for vegetarian and vegan lifestyles.

2016 | The Veg Revolution

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To ensure excellence in Golfera craftsmanship, we acquired a prosciutto di Parma factory in Collecchio, in the province of Parma, in 2020. Here we craft our prized Prosciutto di Parma DOP and other specialties.