Zoocasearia F.lli Mezzadri – Busseto, Parma

Family Tradition and Authentic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

Located in Busseto, in the province of Parma, Zoocasearia F.lli Mezzadri is a family-run agricultural and dairy business specialising in the production of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, traditional cheeses and fresh dairy products.

For generations, the Mezzadri family has been dedicated to cattle farming and milk production. In 2001, brothers Roberto, Massimo and Stefano Mezzadri, supported by their parents Luisa and Renzo, decided to expand the family business by transforming their own milk into cheese.

Today, the farm combines traditional cheesemaking expertise with a fully integrated agricultural supply chain, managing every stage from cultivating animal feed to dairy production, maturation and direct sales.

Parmigiano Reggiano DOP Production

The company's main speciality is Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, produced exclusively using milk from its own dairy cows.

The milk is collected twice daily and processed following traditional cheesemaking methods, ensuring traceability and careful quality control throughout production.

Zoocasearia Mezzadri offers Parmigiano Reggiano DOP with different maturation periods, including exceptionally long-aged varieties.

Its selection includes cheeses aged for 20, 100 and 132 months, subject to availability.

Long maturation develops increasingly complex aromas, a granular texture and intense flavours, making these cheeses particularly appreciated by enthusiasts of traditional Italian gastronomy.

Il Mezzadri – The Family Cheese Collection

Alongside Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, the company produces Il Mezzadri, its exclusive family-branded collection of hard cheeses.

Made using milk from the family's own cows, this range includes cheeses matured for different periods, from younger varieties to exceptionally aged specialities.

The collection includes:

Il Mezzadri 6 Months: a young cheese with a delicate flavour.
Il Mezzadri 10 Months: a balanced cheese suitable for everyday consumption.
Il Mezzadri 40 Months: a mature cheese with a richer flavour.
Il Mezzadri 55 Months: a speciality characterised by more developed aromas.
Il Mezzadri 110 Months: an exceptionally long-aged cheese with an intense character.

This collection reflects the family's commitment to traditional dairy craftsmanship and product diversification.

Fresh Dairy Products and Local Specialities

In addition to aged cheeses, Zoocasearia Mezzadri offers a selection of fresh dairy products and traditional Italian food specialities.

Its online catalogue includes:

Fresh butter and dairy products
Yogurt and panna cotta
Traditional Italian cured meats
Culatello di Zibello DOP
Local wines, including Fortana and Malvasia
Honey and rice
Regional gastronomic specialities

The range allows customers to discover a variety of authentic products associated with the food traditions of Parma and Emilia-Romagna.

A Short and Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chain

One of the company's most distinctive characteristics is its closed agricultural supply chain.

The Mezzadri family cultivates the crops used to feed its dairy cattle, directly manages animal husbandry and processes the milk in its own dairy.

This production model ensures close supervision of every stage and reduces the need for intermediaries.

Particular attention is given to animal welfare, milk quality and traditional processing methods, preserving the strong relationship between agriculture, food production and the local territory.

Direct Sales and Online Shopping

Zoocasearia F.lli Mezzadri offers customers the opportunity to purchase its products directly through its shop in Busseto.

The business also operates an online store, where customers can order Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, aged cheeses, fresh dairy products and selected regional specialities.

Orders can be delivered to customers, making the family's products accessible beyond the Parma area.

The official website provides product descriptions, available formats and information about delivery conditions.