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Callipo announces 15 million new investments. Group turnover at 112 million

The historic Calabrian fish canning company achieves a turnover of 93.2 million (+4.5%), with ice cream results growing by over 27%

by Emiliano Sgambato

23 February 2026

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Callipo continues its growth and relaunches on investments. After having surpassed the symbolic milestone of 100 million euros in 2024, the historic Calabrian company will reach 112 million in 2025.

Canned fish, with tuna taking the lion's share, recorded a turnover of 93.2 million (+4.5 % over the previous year) and slightly higher growth in terms of volume (+5.2 % or 9.64 million kilograms).

"On the Italia market," explained a Group note, "large-scale distribution remains the main driver of expansion, with turnover up 5.3% compared to 2024. The increase is also supported by the growth in volumes (+8.2%), mainly attributable to the Filet Line, which posted +6.9%. Sales were also boosted by the Glass Line (+15.4%) and Specialities (+9.1%), confirming the market's interest in high value-added segments.

But the true boost comes from exports, which come to weigh in at 21% of total turnover: 'A particularly significant contribution to this result comes from the Chinese market,' say the company, 'which in 2025 was further consolidated, reaching a turnover of EUR 8.7 million, 95% of which is made up of Callipo brand products, an increase of 39.1% compared to the previous year.

And theexpansion trend is not expected to slow down, if we consider that the company is announcing another 15 million in investments: "Sthese are essential to continue our vision of sustainable growth, to continue innovating and to be competitive. The objective is to further increase the production capacity of our plant in Maierato (Vibo Valenza) and to build a new and modern packaging department that will be in San Pietro lametino next to the finished product warehouse that will already be operational from 2021," says Giacinto Callipo, a member of the Callipo Group Board of Directors

2025 was also a significant year for Callipo Gelateria, which achieved a turnover of 6.4 million euros, an increase of 27.4% compared to 2024. Exports also had an impact here, with a 68.2% increase in turnover and 36.1% in volumes. "The increase is largely attributable to a major commercial operation launched on the Canadian market, which generated a significant increase in supplies and strengthened the brand's presence on a high-potential market. Besides Canada, other relevant foreign countries are Australia and China,' the note explains.

In addition to Giacinto Callipo Conserve Alimentari and Callipo Gelateria, the Group also includes Popilia Resort, Callipo Group, Callipo Agricoltura, Callipo Turismo, Med Frigus, and Med Cibus. The companies, which employ more than 400 workers, are led by Cavaliere del Lavoro Filippo Callipo with his two sons Giacinto and Filippo Maria, who represent the fifth generation of the family.

"Once again this year, as is our tradition, we have chosen to share the positive results achieved with all our employees through the distribution, in January, of a prize worth EUR 950 in fuel vouchers as a response to the high cost of living. We are a big family, more than 400 people every day contribute to the company's success not only with commitment and passion but by sharing the founding values of quality, respect and a sense of belonging. We grow together to look to the future with confidence and optimism,' says Pippo Callipo.

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