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The company of products
frozen seafood products that for over
60 years have been shaping the Italian market.

L’azienda di prodotti ittici surgelati che da oltre 60 anni muove il mercato italiano

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 Retailers, Ho.Re.Ca., wholesale, and ethnic cuisine, our history is a perfect blend of entrepreneurial vision, passion for the product, and attention to detail. Today, we are a benchmark in the cold chain sector in Italy and a reliable partner for over 2,000 active clients.
Comavicola è un’azienda di prodotti ittici surgelati fondata a Milano nel 1956 dalla famiglia Villa. Da una piccola attività a conduzione familiare a un gruppo strutturato che serve la Grande Distribuzione, l’Ho.Re.Ca., l’ingrosso e la ristorazione etnica, la nostra storia è una sintesi perfetta di visione imprenditoriale, passione per il prodotto e attenzione ai dettagli. Oggi siamo un punto di riferimento per la filiera del freddo in Italia e un partner affidabile per oltre 2.000 clienti attivi.

A story that begins
from the Lombroso market

Tutto ha inizio nel 1956, quando Angelo Giuseppe Villa inizia a commerciare pollame, conigli e uova nel mercato Lombroso di Milano. Da lì, passo dopo passo, costruisce una rete di relazioni e competenze che porteranno Comavicola a specializzarsi nella selezione, importazione e distribuzione di prodotti ittici surgelati provenienti da tutto il mondo.

Negli anni ’80 l’intuizione: orientarsi sempre di più verso il mercato del pesce congelato. È l’inizio della trasformazione. Nel tempo, l’azienda ha diversificato la propria offerta per servire mercati differenti, sempre mantenendo una filiera corta, controllata e tecnologicamente avanzata.

It all began in 1956, when Angelo Giuseppe Villa started trading poultry, rabbits, and eggs at the Lombroso market in Milan. From there, step by step, he built a network of relationships and expertise that would lead Comavicola to specialize in the selection, import, and distribution frozen seafood products from all over 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

2023

Project Cash & Carry in progress

2025/2027

Partner Ship

1956

Inizio attività commerciale

1989

Ingresso nel settore ittico

1995

Commercio HoReCa

2002

Superamento 50 mil/€ >di fatturato

2015

Superati 100 milioni di euro di fatturato

2016

Investimento per il nuovo stabilimento

2017

Go live Headquarter e Business & Digital trasformation

2018

Apertura Nuovo Stabilimento

2019

Avviamento sala lavorazione per GDO

2020

Mercati generali Milano

2023

Progetto Cash & Carry in corso

2025/2027

Partner Ship
In the 1980s, the insight emerged: to increasingly focus on the frozen fish market. This marked the beginning of the transformation. Over time, the company diversified its offerings to serve different markets, always maintaining a short, controlled, and technologically advanced supply chain.

Our locations,
our operational heart

The beating heart of Comavicola is located in Pioltello, on the outskirts of Milan. A facility designed to integrate logistics, processing, storage, and office spaces, covering a total area of over 32,000 m².
Our centralized structure allows for quick response times, precision in deliveries, and a service quality that makes us recognizable throughout Italy.
Ogni sede è pensata per ottimizzare i flussi logistici, ridurre le attese e migliorare la tracciabilità, garantendo la catena del freddo in ogni fase.

5.405m²

Of temperature-controlled chambers

6.240

Pallet spaces

750

Picking stations

30.000

Pallets moved annually

250

Daily deliveries
Each facility is designed to optimize logistics flows, reduce wait times, and improve traceability, ensuring the cold chain at every stage.
Ogni sede è pensata per ottimizzare i flussi logistici, ridurre le attese e migliorare la tracciabilità, garantendo la catena del freddo in ogni fase.
The management team
The governance of Comavicola has remained family-owned, but it has evolved over time with the addition of new managerial figures and a shift towards a more horizontal leadership. The Villa brothers are now at the helm of the company, maintaining the family identity while embracing an international vision.

A team that integrates complementary skills and a modern management style, capable of guiding the frozen seafood company in the global market.

The numbers that tell the story of our strength

The strength of Comavicola
it’s built on solid numbers
1.000
+ Portfolio items
2000
Low-turnover clients
5.000
ordini evasi all’anno
135ML €
Revenue
30
Industrial processing machinery
100%
capitale italiano
35
Own vehicles and 27 dedicated to third parties
50%
Equity capital = 40,1 ML di equity

Procurement
global and traceable

We select our suppliers from over 30 countries worldwide, prioritizing those who operate with respect for the sea, people, and regulations. Each fishing area is identified, each batch is traceable, every step is documented.

Our commercial network allows us to offer seasonal, rare, and high-quality frozen seafood products, managing imports with speed and safety.

La nostra rete commerciale ci consente di offrire prodotti ittici surgelati stagionali, rari e pregiati, gestendo importazioni con rapidità e sicurezza.

An advanced production facility

In our Pioltello facility, the processing room
da 1,500 m² houses three dedicated production lines:

Shellfish line

Cuttlefish, squid, octopus

Cutting line

tuna, swordfish, fillets

Linea mix

ready-to-eat preparations such as seafood salads, sauces, and mixed seafood
All lines are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies: metal detectors, X-rays, automatic packaging machines, multi-head weighers.

Quality is ensured at every stage: from receiving to processing, through to packaging and logistics.

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 showcooking 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 respecting marine biodiversity.

We are proud to hold the main sustainability and quality certifications, including:

MSC

(Marine Stewardship Council)

ASC

(Aquaculture Stewardship Council)

IFS / BRC

per la sicurezza alimentare

ISO 14001

per la gestione ambientale
Every action is guided by respect for the sea and the people who depend on it.

Working at Comavicola

We are always looking for passionate, reliable, and skilled individuals. We offer modern environments, advanced tools, training programs, and real opportunities for professional growth.
Join our team and help innovate the food distribution sector.