About Alce Nero
Alce Nero is an Italian organic food cooperative that unites farmers committed to sustainable agriculture and the production of high-quality organic foods.
Founded as a pioneering organic farming initiative when ecological agriculture was still a fringe movement, the cooperative began with a small group of farmers in Emilia-Romagna who shared a vision of agriculture that worked in harmony with nature rather than against it. This foundational philosophy continues to guide the organization today.
The cooperative has grown to include over 1,000 farmers across Italy and select international partners who adhere to rigorous organic standards that often exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Their approach emphasizes biodiversity, soil health, and traditional farming methods that preserve regional agricultural heritage.
Alce Nero's product range encompasses a wide variety of Italian organic staples including pasta, tomato sauces, honey, jams, olive oil, and coffee. Each product maintains traceability back to the specific farmers or farmer groups involved in production, creating transparency throughout the supply chain.
The brand name, meaning "Black Elk" in Italian, was inspired by the Native American medicine man whose philosophy about humanity's relationship with the earth resonated with the cooperative's founders and their vision for a more sustainable food system.
As one of Italy's most recognized organic brands, Alce Nero represents a successful model of cooperative agriculture that balances ecological principles, economic viability for small-scale farmers, and the production of authentic Italian foods that maintain regional culinary traditions while meeting contemporary organic standards.
Founded as a pioneering organic farming initiative when ecological agriculture was still a fringe movement, the cooperative began with a small group of farmers in Emilia-Romagna who shared a vision of agriculture that worked in harmony with nature rather than against it. This foundational philosophy continues to guide the organization today.
The cooperative has grown to include over 1,000 farmers across Italy and select international partners who adhere to rigorous organic standards that often exceed minimum regulatory requirements. Their approach emphasizes biodiversity, soil health, and traditional farming methods that preserve regional agricultural heritage.
Alce Nero's product range encompasses a wide variety of Italian organic staples including pasta, tomato sauces, honey, jams, olive oil, and coffee. Each product maintains traceability back to the specific farmers or farmer groups involved in production, creating transparency throughout the supply chain.
The brand name, meaning "Black Elk" in Italian, was inspired by the Native American medicine man whose philosophy about humanity's relationship with the earth resonated with the cooperative's founders and their vision for a more sustainable food system.
As one of Italy's most recognized organic brands, Alce Nero represents a successful model of cooperative agriculture that balances ecological principles, economic viability for small-scale farmers, and the production of authentic Italian foods that maintain regional culinary traditions while meeting contemporary organic standards.
Ownership & Tax Information
| Company Headquarters | 🇮🇹 Italy |
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