1991
Foundation
Galeazzo Riva had already been an Italian food industry pioneer with GRAM – the first company in Italy to produce Corn Flakes and cereals for top quality breakfasts. After Kellogg’s acquired GRAM he founded Le Caselle.
1994
The strategic decision
After the founder’s death the new generation made a strategic decision, drawing on their previous experience: to commit to the production and development of snack pellets, tailored to client demands. They followed a B2B business model aimed at the global market.
1994
The strategic decision
After the founder’s death the new generation made a strategic decision, drawing on their previous experience: to commit to the production and development of snack pellets, tailored to client demands. They followed a B2B business model aimed at the global market.
1995
First production line
The first production line came into operation. The first load reached Réunion Island, in the Indian Ocean. The United States came next with hot air expandable pellets, which were extremely innovative at the time. Western European countries, Russia and the remaining continents followed.
2007
Clean energy
Le Caselle was one of the first Italian companies to be equipped with solar power systems for the generation of clean energy for industrial use. The systems were 100% designed and produced internally; the resources used were then channeled into ILUM S.r.l., a company operating in the renewable energy sector. Le Caselle later started up the process of food waste recovery for biogas production.
2007
Clean energy
Le Caselle was one of the first Italian companies to be equipped with solar power systems for the generation of clean energy for industrial use. The systems were 100% designed and produced internally; the resources used were then channeled into ILUM S.r.l., a company operating in the renewable energy sector. Le Caselle later started up the process of food waste recovery for biogas production.
2011
LC America’s beginnings
With the growth of strategic interest in the American market, LC America, Inc. came into being. The company headquarters are in Colfax, Nord Carolina, and it is wholly owned by Le Caselle.
2013
Distribution in North America
LC America started the production and direct distribution of snack pellets in North America with the highest quality and technological standards – following Le Caselle’s traditions – in an allergen free plant.
2013
Distribution in North America
LC America started the production and direct distribution of snack pellets in North America with the highest quality and technological standards – following Le Caselle’s traditions – in an allergen free plant.
2018
A new beginning
Major new investments are being made for the increase in production quality and quantity, both in the American and Italian plants, in order to deal with the rising demand for healthy snacks with organic certification. Le Caselle has changed its company type from a limited liability company (“S.r.l.”) to a public limited company (“S.p.A.”).