The company of frozen seafood products that for almost 70 years has been shaping the Italian market
The company of frozen seafood products that for almost 70 years has been shaping the Italian market
        Comavicola is a frozen seafood company founded in Milan in 1956 by the Villa family. From a small family-run business to a structured group serving large-scale distribution, Ho.Re.Ca., wholesale, and ethnic catering, our story is the perfect blend of entrepreneurial vision, passion for the product, and attention to detail. Today, we are a key player in the cold chain sector in Italy and a trusted partner for over 2,000 active clients.    
Comavicola is a frozen seafood company founded in Milan in 1956 by the Villa family. From a small family-run business to a structured group serving large-scale distribution, Ho.Re.Ca., wholesale, and ethnic catering, our story is the perfect blend of entrepreneurial vision, passion for the product, and attention to detail. Today, we are a key player in the cold chain sector in Italy and a trusted partner for over 2,000 active clients.
                
                        Since 1956, the Villa family has been at the heart of the company’s foundation.
Comavicola was founded in 1956 as a company specialized in the distribution of food products. From the very beginning, it demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, gradually expanding its operations and starting the import of frozen products from various parts of the world.
This vision sparked an evolution in the distribution sector, with a growing focus on the seafood and frozen goods segment. Today, after nearly 70 years in business, the company remains entirely Italian-owned and stands as a leading reference in Northern Italy for the multichannel distribution of frozen seafood products. With a modern structure, efficient logistics, and a forward-looking vision, Comavicola continues to invest to ensure quality, service, and reliability for all its commercial partners.
                
            
        
    
This vision sparked an evolution in the distribution sector, with a growing focus on the seafood and frozen goods segment. Today, after nearly 70 years in business, the company remains entirely Italian-owned and stands as a leading reference in Northern Italy for the multichannel distribution of frozen seafood products. With a modern structure, efficient logistics, and a forward-looking vision, Comavicola continues to invest to ensure quality, service, and reliability for all its commercial partners.
Comavicola was founded in 1956 as a company specialized in the distribution of food products. From the very beginning, it demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit, gradually expanding its operations and starting the import of frozen products from various parts of the world.
1956
Start of business activities
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
1989
Entry into the seafood sector
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
1995
Trade HoReCa
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2002
Surpassing 50 mil/€
in revenue
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2015
Surpassed 100 million euros in revenue
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2016
Investment for the new facility
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2017
Go live Headquarter e Business & Digital trasformation
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2018
Opening of the New Facility
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2019
Launch of processing room for Large Retailers GDO
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2020
General Markets Milan
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2025/2027
Partnership
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
1956
Start of business activities
1989
Entry into the seafood sector
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
1995
Trade HoReCa
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2002
Surpassing 50 mil/€
in revenue
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2015
Surpassed 100 million euros in revenue
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2016
Investment for the new facility
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2017
Go live Headquarter e Business & Digital trasformation
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2018
Opening of the New Facility
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2019
Launch of processing room for Large Retailers GDO
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
2020
General Markets Milan
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
                        2025/
2027                    
        
        
    
        
        
                Partnership
        
        
        
        
        
    
    
This vision sparked an evolution in the distribution sector, with a growing focus on the seafood and frozen goods segment. Today, after nearly 70 years in business, the company remains entirely Italian-owned and stands as a leading reference in Northern Italy for the multichannel distribution of frozen seafood products. With a modern structure, efficient logistics, and a forward-looking vision, Comavicola continues to invest to ensure quality, service, and reliability for all its commercial partners.
                
                                Our location,
our operational heart    
        The new Comavicola Headquarters, located in Pioltello on the outskirts of Milan, opened in September 2017 and covers a total area of 32,045 sqm. It includes 5,405 sqm of cold storage facilities, a 1,060 sqm food processing area, a kitchen for show cooking and tastings, and a more efficient and effective logistics system. The new, fully centralized and technologically advanced facility also features a processing room and a cash & carry retail area.    
The new Comavicola Headquarters, located in Pioltello on the outskirts of Milan, opened in September 2017 and covers a total area of 32,045 sqm. It includes 5,405 sqm of cold storage facilities, a 1,060 sqm food processing area, a kitchen for show cooking and tastings, and a more efficient and effective logistics system. The new, fully centralized and technologically advanced facility also features a processing room and a cash & carry retail area.
                
            
        
    
5.405m²
Low-Temperature Storage Area -25°C and 0°C
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
1942 sqm
Loading/Unloading Dock Area
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
1000 sqm
Offices
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
1500 sqm
Processing Area
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
661 sqm
Technical Areas
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
770 sqm
Accessory Areas
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
10.426 sqm
Yard Area and
Internal Visibility
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
8.743 sqm
Green Area
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
1.721 sqm
Parking Area
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
30.000
Pallets handled per year
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
        The facility is designed to optimize logistics flows, reduce waiting times, and improve traceability, ensuring the cold chain is maintained at every stage.    
The facility is designed to optimize logistics flows, reduce waiting times, and improve traceability, ensuring the cold chain is maintained at every stage.
                
                                Our Organizational Model    
Comavicola’s governance has remained family-based, but over time it has evolved through the addition of new managerial figures and a shift toward a horizontal leadership model. Today, the Villa brothers lead the company, preserving its family identity while embracing an international vision.
A team that blends complementary skills and a modern management style, capable of steering the frozen seafood company in the global market.
                
                        A team that blends complementary skills and a modern management style, capable of steering the frozen seafood company in the global market.
        
        
    
                
                
                    
        
        
        
    
        
        
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
The Numbers That Tell Our Strength
        Comavicola’s strength
is built on solid numbers
                
                        is built on solid numbers
        Procurement
and Traceability    
        We source the finest products from over 30 countries, maintaining strong and exclusive partnerships with the industry’s leading producers.    
                
            
        
    
    
    
Our commercial network allows us to offer seasonal, rare, and premium frozen seafood products, handling imports with speed and reliability.
Our commercial network allows us to offer seasonal, rare, and premium frozen seafood products, handling imports with speed and reliability.
Processing room
The 1,500 sqm food processing and transformation area is equipped with around 30 state-of-the-art machines, including an “Ishida” multihead weigher packaging machine and a “Multivac” packaging machine—both ideal for meeting the high standards required by the large-scale retail channel.
The activity is structured across three main lines:
Mollusk Line
dedicated to the processing of cuttlefish, squid, and the curling of octopus.
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Cutting Line
for tuna, swordfish, and other fillets.
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Mix line:
dedicated to the preparation and packaging of high-quality seafood salads and ready-made sauces.
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Each line is equipped with advanced control systems: products undergo strict inspections using metal detectors and X-ray machines to ensure the highest level of food safety.
                
            
        
    
Showcooking and Professional kitchen
Inside our HQ, we have created a kitchen dedicated to culinary experimentation.
Chefs, clients, and partners can test new products, create recipes, and take part in show cooking sessions and private events. A versatile, high-tech space designed to bring the sea to the table in an authentic way.
Chefs, clients, and partners can test new products, create recipes, and take part in show cooking sessions and private events. A versatile, high-tech space designed to bring the sea to the table in an authentic way.
Sustainability and Certifications
Our commitment to the environment is not just a claim, but a daily practice.
From selecting suppliers with ethical standards, to reducing waste, and protecting marine biodiversity.
We are proud to hold major sustainability and quality certifications, including:
We are proud to hold major sustainability and quality certifications, including:
IFS / BRC
for food safety
        
        
        
                
                
            
        
    
Every action is guided by respect for the sea and the people who live by it.
    
    
Working at Comavicola
        We are always looking for passionate, reliable, and skilled individuals. We offer modern workspaces, advanced tools, training programs, and real opportunities for professional growth.
Join our team and help us drive innovation in the food distribution sector.