HIGH QUALITY FOOD S.p.A SPA: management transactions · Italy · Consob

About HIGH QUALITY FOOD S.p.A SPA

High Quality Food S.p.A. (HQF) is an Italian agro-food group listed on Borsa Italiana (FTSE MIB) in Italy. The company focuses on the production and marketing of high-value food products, primarily serving the Ho.Re.Ca. channel (hotels, restaurants and catering). According to Borsa Italiana’s company profile, HQF’s portfolio spans meats, cured meats, cheeses, fish and seafood, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery products, pasta, rice and cereals, oils, sauces and condiments, canned goods and tinned products, as well as catering accessories such as vacuum bags, bamboo skewers and packaging items. The group positions itself around “quality fine food made in Italy” and emphasizes traceability, product quality and service to professional customers. Founded in 2005, HQF developed an integrated business model built on vertical coordination across the food chain, including production, processing and distribution. The company also works with a network of agricultural partners, which supports sourcing and reinforces its positioning in premium Italian food. HQF’s headquarters are in Rome, Italy, and by the end of 2024 the group operated three production sites in Italy. This industrial footprint supports a relatively diversified offering while keeping the business rooted in local supply chains. From a competitive standpoint, HQF operates in a fragmented market where differentiation depends on product breadth, supply reliability, quality standards and proximity to professional clients. Its broad assortment allows it to address multiple purchasing needs within the same customer base, which can strengthen retention and increase wallet share. The company derives most of its revenue from Italy, with additional sales in Europe and a smaller contribution from other geographies, indicating a growing but still primarily domestic commercial reach. Recent corporate developments suggest a phase of strategic planning and operational consolidation. HQF published a 2026-2029 industrial plan on its investor-relations materials, pointing to management’s focus on medium-term development. Market information also shows recurring internal dealing disclosures reported under the Italian regulatory framework, which reflects the transparency obligations applicable to a listed company in Italy. For international investors, HQF remains a niche agro-food equity story tied to premiumization, professional foodservice demand and the exportability of Italian food expertise.