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AGRIFORM export company of dairy products from Italy

Agriform is a brand of Caseifici Granterre S.p.A., one of the major players of made in Italy food and the leading company in the production and marketing of PDO hard cheeses, merging a great manufacturing ability and a solid international vocation with high standards of social responsibility.
 
Commitment and passion have made Agriform products a landmark in the landscape of Protected Designation of Origin cheeses, such as Grana Padano, Asiago, Piave and other regional PDO cheeses.

The Oro del Tempo Agriform brand offers a selection of typical long-aged cheeses, whose maturation is followed directly within the company by expert “master cheesemakers”.

A passion for excellence

Agriform offers typical cheeses from Veneto and other Italian regions, partnering with some of the most important cooperative dairies in Northeastern Italy.

A land dedicated to typical products

The Agriform brand’s strength has always been the connection with the Veneto region, reflecting the soul of its lands through its products.

CERTIFIED QUALITY AND RESPECT FOR TRADITION

AN ACCURATE AND CONSTANT CONTROL

Through a careful and constant control during the entire production process, Agriform products ensure the application of standards that are even stricter than those required by the specifications and in full respect of hygiene criteria.

MATURING: A PATH TO EXCELLENCE

The maturing and refining warehouses are perfectly insulated and equipped with sophisticated air conditioning systems for the maintenance of humidity and temperatures, suitable for the seasoning and refinement of all specialties that require a particular aging.
Maturing, which can last from a few weeks and extend to over two years, is done respecting the minimum scheduled times for the turning-over and cleaning of the wheels, and includes strict quality controls during the entire process. In order to determine the consistency and homogeneity of the interior of the cheese, the wheels are tapped one by one and are then branded or selected to continue ageing and become part of the Oro del Tempo selection.

PACKAGING: INNOVATION AND CONVENIENCE

The portioning and packaging centres are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for the perfect hygienic and organoleptic storage of the cheeses. The center of Sommacampagna, divided into two separate areas, is equipped with the latest automated machines which meet the most stringent hygiene-health standards required for food facilities by HACCP analysis and by international quality standards. In particular, all packaging lines are controlled by metal detectors.

PORTIONS WITH RIND DEPARTMENT

The department for portion cutting and packaging is made up of 8 lines. Two lines for packing in vacuum bags: the first one portions the wheels into quarters and eighths; the high speed second line is for the making of pieces from approximately 150 g to 2 kg.
Two lines thermoforming lines for the packaging of Grana Padano, Asiago and other cheeses in vacuum packs (flexible) or in a protective atmosphere (rigid plastic tubs).
Two horizontal lines for the flow-pack packaging in protective atmosphere of semi-hard cheese slices (Asiago and Piave).
A line for the packaging of Grana Padano wedges in heat shrink film.
The last line, equipped with high-tech automation systems, is dedicated to the packaging of Gira&Gratta.

GRATING AND OTHER PORTIONS WITHOUT RIND DEPARTMENT

The grating department is made up of five lines. This is where the product is packaged in a protective atmosphere inside heat-sealed bags which are able to maintain the product’s moisture, fragrance and freshness. The production line starts with whole, clean and scraped wheels which are grated and are  then packaged in polyester and polythene bags; besides grating, these packaging lines also package other formats without the rind: cubes and slivers; Two additional lines are dedicated to the packaging of small blocks in protected atmosphere bags and cubes in thermoformed tubs.

QUALITY AND FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS

The commitment to quality is confirmed by the attaining of important certifications issued by authorities :

ISO 9001:2015 (IQNET&SCQA)

For the quality management system of the company’s processes..

INTERNATIONAL FOOD STANDARD ( IFS ) V.6. HIGHER LEVEL

For the quality management For quality in ageing and packaging of Grana Padano PDO, the packaging of PDO cheeses and other typical Italian cheeses and mixes of aged grated cheeses. Standard developed by German (HDE) and French retailer organisations  (FCD).system of the company’s processes..

HACCP

An integral part of the Quality System is the management plan following the HACCP methodology (hygienic self-checking method designed to product consumer health) regarding the logistical process of ageing and packaging.

AGRIFORM

Agriform brings to Italian tables and around the world a complete range of aged cheeses and other typical dairy products, with unmistakably Made in Italy taste and quality. A selection of products that are the result of an area historically suited to the production of quality cheese, in strict compliance with traditional techniques and careful selection

ORO DEL TEMPO

The Oro del Tempo brand presents a selection of strictly PDO products, the pinnacle of excellence in Italian gastronomic culture. In fact, only the best wheels produced in compliance with traditional dairy techniques are selected by experts to continue aging, an element that makes these cheeses unique and special.

MARCO POLO

The Marco Polo brand represents, together with the better known Agriform brand, the commitment of our company in becoming an ambassador in the world of Italian cuisine, offering the most renowned PDO cheeses of the Italian and Venetian tradition, essential ingredients for the preparation of the most renowned dishes of local cuisine.

Private Label

Agriform is a precious ally of all Italian and foreign foodservice operators who wish to customize products with their own brand

Grana Padano PDO

Grana Padano is a delicious cheese that is a symbol of “Made in Italy” gastronomic excellence throughout the world.
Made with low-fat cow’s milk, it is a hard semi-fat cheese, fine grained, white or straw yellow in color, enclosed in a hard, dark yellow rind that is smooth and thick.
It has a fragrant aroma and a distinctive and persistent taste.
It is aged an average of 16 months.

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO

A cheese of the greatest quality, famous throughout the world, produced in the provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia, Modena, and part of Mantua and Bologna.
Made from low-fat cow’s milk, it is a hard, granular and semi-fat cheese that is white or straw yellow in colour with a natural straw yellow rind. It is characterized by a rich, delicate and full flavour that is never sharp.

Asiago Fresco PDO

It’s a fresh cheese originating from the Asiago Alpine plateau. It is a semi-hard, semi-cooked cheese, white to slightly straw yellow in color, with marked and irregular holes and a thin and elastic rind. Aged for 20/40 days, it is rich in live milk enzymes. It has a delicate, supple and pleasant taste with a delightful aroma of milk

Asiago Stagionato PDO

It’s a hard, semi-cooked, semi-fat cheese typical of the Asiago Alpine plateau.
It has a smooth, regular rind; it has a compact and granular straw colored paste with a few small or medium size holes.
Depending on the different agings, it is characterized by either a sweeter taste (Mezzano) or by a more intense and fragrant taste (Vecchio).

Piave PDO

It is the most famous cheese typical of Belluno province. Created from the experience of local master cheese makers, it is still produced following traditional methods.
It has a sweet and intense flavour which becomes more pronounced as the cheese ages. It’s offered in various stages of maturation: Fresco (fresh), Mezzano (medium), Vecchio (mature) and Vecchio Oro del Tempo (extra mature).

Montasio PDO

It is a typical table cheese from the region of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Northeastern Veneto.
It is a semi-hard cooked cheese, compact, white or straw-yellow in color with regular uniform holes. Initially the light brown coloured rind is smooth, elastic and compact, becoming dry over time.  The paste becomes more close-textured and flaky as the cheese matures.
Three different types of Montasio are available: Fresco (young), Mezzano (semi-matured), and Stagionato (matured).

Monte Veronese PDO

This is a typical table cheese from the mountainous areas located in the northern part of the Verona province. It is a semi-hard, semi-cooked cheese, slightly straw yellow in color with widespread tiny holes and a thin and elastic rind. It is produced in two varieties that vary by the length of their maturation period and by the type of milk used: Monte Veronese Latte Intero has a sweet, delicate  taste, while Monte Veronese d’Allevo has a more intense, fragrant taste that becomes sharper as it ages.

Gorgonzola PDO

Gorgonzola is a cheese belonging to the marbled family because of the presence of green mould veining. Made from pasteurized milk, it is a raw cheese of a pale straw-yellow colour. The sweet version is creamy, soft and slightly sharp tasting, while in the sharp variety the ageing makes the texture more veined and firmer and the flavor is sharp and strong.

Provolone

A semi-hard stretched-curd cheese, originally from Southern Italy, but produced in the Po Valley since the second half of the 1800s. Made from whole cow’s milk in various shapes, it is straw-yellow in colour with possible very small holes, more evident in mature cheeses. The flavor can be sweet or sharp depending on the rennet used and the maturation period.

Pecorino Romano PDO

A cooked, hard cheese obtained from whole sheep’s milk that is made in Sardinia and Lazio. It has a thin rind of an ivory or natural straw-yellow color, sometimes capped in black. The texture of this white cheese is firm, friable and crisp or slightly holed. This table cheese is aromatic, tasty and slightly sharp tasting; the grating type is sharp and intense tasting.

Grated Mix

Gran Primo grated mix is obtained from a selection of aged hard cheeses, including Grana Padano PDO. It is offered in 1 kg packs for catering and in 100 g stand-up re-sealable packets for the end-user. It’s ideal for adding flavour to classic Italian pasta dishes.

Mascarpone

An important ingredient for the preparation of Tiramisù, mascarpone is a delicate, fresh and creamy cheese, typical of the Lombardy region.
It is a soft, firm, white – light yellow cream, characterized by a sweet flavor and a persistent aroma of butter.

CONTACT

📍 Address:
Production plant and sales department in Sommacampagna
Via Rezzola, 21 – 37066 Sommacampagna VR – Italy

📧 Email: marketing.agriform[@]granterre.it

📞 Phone: +39 045 8971 800

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