The Bologna Chamber of Commerce at SANA Food 2026 with a collective of local companies

November 2025

Eleven Bologna-based enterprises are ready to represent the territory at SANA Food 2026. A concrete initiative to highlight production quality, balancing tradition and innovation.

The Bologna Chamber of Commerce has closed the call for participation in the upcoming edition of SANA Food. Eleven local businesses have been selected to take part in the event at BolognaFiere, within a dedicated exhibition area. This outcome confirms the Chamber’s commitment to supporting local companies by promoting the quality of their products and opening new market opportunities, both in Italy and abroad.

The selected companies represent a wide range of product sectors that, in addition to organic offerings, include vegan specialties, gourmet products, PDO and PGI items, sustainable supply chains, and proposals focused on social and environmental responsibility—thus showcasing the richness and diversity of Bologna’s agri-food sector. The common thread of this “top 11” is a drive for innovation, a pursuit of quality, and a commitment to sustainable growth.

The Chamber of Commerce has carried out an initial in-depth look at these companies, giving voice to two long-established businesses that have participated first in SANA and later in SANA Food.

Panificio Zanella

A historic bakery in Bologna, active since 1965, it has taken part in SANA for over twenty years with the support of the Chamber of Commerce.

Thanks to this journey, the company embraced organic production, developing a passion for high-quality raw materials and adapting its products to new market tastes. Today, the core business of Panificio Zanella consists of organic crackers and breadsticks rich in fibre and vitamins, which have also made their way abroad, including into the U.S. market.

A story that demonstrates how organic production, supported by local institutions, can become a source of economic, identity-based, and competitive value.

Funghi Valentina

This family-run company from Minerbio, now in its second generation, specialises in the cultivation of fresh organic button mushrooms. Its participation in SANA began in the 1990s, when the Chamber of Commerce, together with Coldiretti, encouraged the aggregation of farming businesses to enhance organic products at the fair.

In 2008, Funghi Valentina completed the transition to full organic production across the entire supply chain, including cultivation substrates—a strategic, environmental, and quality-driven choice.
A concrete example of how organic production can signify foresight and a long-term investment.

Both of these experiences show how participating in SANA Food makes it possible to gain visibility, meet buyers, establish new partnerships, and promote local know-how.