Top 4 Traditional Foods
in the Province of Cremona

Latteria Soresina is one of Italy’s most respected dairy cooperatives, headquartered in the town of Soresina, in the Lombardy region. Founded in 1900 as a cooperative of local milk producers, Latteria Soresina today includes over 200 members and processes more than 500 million liters of milk per year. Its mission is rooted in preserving quality, origin, and traditional dairy production. The company is especially known for producing Grana Padano DOP, Burro Soresina (butter), Provolone Valpadana DOP, as well as milk, yogurt, and other dairy derivatives. Based on a vertically integrated model, Latteria Soresina controls the entire production chain – from farm to final packaging – ensuring product freshness, safety, and full traceability. Thanks to continuous innovation, strong export orientation, and a commitment to sustainable production, Latteria Soresina has become a leader in Italy’s dairy industry, present in over 60 international markets.Expand

Sperlari is one of the oldest Italian confectionery companies, founded in 1836 in Cremona by Enea Sperlari as a small family-run shop specializing in traditional local products such as torrone and mostarda, which still form the core of its identity. Over time, the company expanded its portfolio to include a wide range of sweets such as candies, jellies, licorice, and seasonal products, becoming a well-established name within the Italian confectionery sector. Its development has been shaped by a balance between preserving traditional recipes and adapting to modern production methods, allowing it to maintain consistency while evolving its product range. Despite changes in ownership and integration into an international group, Sperlari has retained a strong connection to Cremona as both a production center and a symbolic reference point for the brand. Today it operates as part of Katjes International, focusing on strengthening its market presence and expanding into new product categories. The brand continues to be associated with authenticity, regional heritage, and long-standing craftsmanship, positioning it as a representative example of Italian confectionery tradition adapted to a contemporary market context.Expand

Agricola Tenca is an Italian family farm located in the Lombardy region, specifically around the town of Casalmaggiore. This farm specializes in the production of high-quality agricultural products, particularly in the fields of livestock farming and cured meats. Agricola Tenca stands out for its cured meats, which include sausages and other pork delicacies, all made from carefully selected raw materials and traditional production techniques. Their offerings often feature specialties typical of the Lombardy region, produced with a focus on quality and natural ingredients. The company also invests in animal welfare, ensuring that animals are raised in humane conditions, which is crucial for the quality of the final products. Agricola Tenca is a well-known brand in Italy and beyond, recognized for its products that reflect the authenticity and tradition of Italian agriculture and the cured meat industry.Expand

Oleificio Zucchi S.p.A. is an olive oil producer based in Cremona, Italy. The company specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality olive oils. It is known for its commitment to sustainability and quality in its manufacturing processes. The company also offers a variety of olive oil products, including organic and specialty oils.Expand

Sbrisolona is a crunchy, crumbly, buttery cake dating back to the 16th century. It used to be called the tart of three cups because it was made with a cup of cornmeal, a cup of wheat flour, and a cup of sugar, mixed with lard or butter. Although it started as a poor man’s cake, made with inexpensive ingredients, sbrisolona was also served at the tables of the noble families, enriched with more expensive ingredients such as nuts and spices. Traditionally prepared for Carnival, nowadays it can be found all year long. Being very crumbly, this cake is not served sliced, but broken into bite-sized pieces, and eaten by hands, preferably dipped in grappa. It is usually served with dessert wines such as the sweet local Malvasia, Vin Santo, or the Passito of Pantelleria. Both Mantua and Cremona lay claim to this cake - the Mantua version contains almonds, while the Cremona version contains walnuts.Expand

Torta Bertolina is a simple, golden-brown, round cake made with fragrant uva fragola, also known as Concord or strawberry grapes, as the main ingredient. Its exact origins are unknown, but nowadays it is usually associated with the northern Italian province of Cremona, especially the city of Crema. Since it is usually homemade, there are many variations of the recipe, but the main characteristics always remain unchanged: sweet golden crust spotted with dark purple grapes and the unmistakable scent of sweet uva fragola.Expand

Tortelli cremaschi is a traditional pasta dish originating from Crema. The dough for the tortelli is made from white flour, semolina flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt. Once prepared, it's rolled and filled with a combination of cocoa amaretti (amaretti Gallina), mostaccino biscuit with spices, raisins, Marsala or dry anise liquor, candied lemon, mint, and grated Grana Padano cheese. The tortelli are pinched by hand and sealed, then boiled in water. They're usually served in a butter and sage sauce.Expand

Marubini is a traditional stuffed pasta dish origianting from Cremona in Lombardy. The pasta dough is made with flour and eggs. It is shaped into little scalloped rounds, similar to ravioli, which are filled either with breadcrumbs, melted beef marrow, parmesan, and eggs, or with a combination of beef marrow, parmesan, and braised beef, roast pork, or veal, but every cook has their own version of the filling. Once stuffed, the marubini are traditionally cooked in a rich meat stock. They are drained and dressed with a mixture of melted butter and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.Expand