Bompieri Group History
From father to son – a story of passion, innovation, and responsibility in pig farming.
1970
The origins
Bompieri Group traces its roots back to Bruno Bompieri, father of Marco, who began his work as a fattening pig farmer in northern Italy.
His dedication and sense of responsibility laid the foundations for what would later become one of Italy's most dynamic pig farming groups.
1990
Marco joins the business
At the age of 20, Marco Bompieri took charge of one of his father's farms, which included a sow unit. With commitment and vision, over the following fifteen years he expanded and transformed it, laying the foundations for the Group's future growth.
2005–2015
Expansion and consolidation
Marco proved himself not only a farmer but also an entrepreneur with a strong sense of direction.
The business grew rapidly through acquisitions, leases and partnership agreements, multiplying the number of farms and marking the Group's first major scale-up.
This period positioned Bompieri Group among the most dynamic players in the Italian pig farming sector.
2009
Genetics and collaboration with ANAS
The Group began its long-term collaboration with ANAS (Italian National Pig Breeders Association) to develop traditional breeds — Large White, Landrace, and Duroc — with a particular focus on Landrace genetics and the creation of new hybrids.
2010
The feed plant
The first feed mill, originally located within one of the family's farms, was relocated to the Group's main site.
Over time, it expanded in scale and technology, becoming a key facility that ensures feed autonomy and consistent quality across all farms.
2013
First recognitions
Marco Bompieri received two awards within the Italian pig farming sector:
ANAS "Breeder of the Year" Award (Reggio Emilia)
"Porco Bravo" Award by Fatro, "for his ability to grow the family business with determination and to lead it to national prominence, with a strong focus on technical, social and managerial innovation."
2015
Consolidation
In 2015, the Group strengthened its structure, reaching over 30 farms.
At the same time, a process of managerial renewal began, together with an increasing focus on animal welfare and the continuous improvement of farming practices.
2015–2018
Animal welfare innovations
Between 2015 and 2018, Bompieri Group introduced a series of forward-looking initiatives that anticipated future regulations and demonstrated its concrete commitment to improving animal welfare:
2015: end of teeth clipping and grinding
2016: first trials of free-farrowing systems
2017: end of tail docking
These pioneering steps marked the beginning of a new phase for the Group — one focused on welfare, responsibility, and continuous improvement.
2018
Boar breeding centre
In 2018, the boar breeding centre was relocated to a dedicated site and expanded, marking another step forward in the Group's genetic and management innovation.
The new facility strengthened the Group's capacity for genetic selection, biosecurity, and herd health management, supporting continuous improvement across all farms.
2024
The major decision
Marco Bompieri made a bold and public commitment: to phase out cages and implement a major investment plan – now underway – to ensure that all sows across the Group are kept in cage-free housing systems.
2024
Good Pig Award
The international NGO Compassion in World Farming, based in the UK, awarded Bompieri Group the Good Pig Award 2024 for its tangible commitment to improving welfare for both sows and fattening pigs.