Parodi Group is the world’s leading single-family-owned multinational company in the production and processing of organic honey and its derivative products, with over 160 years of history and a fully integrated global supply chain.
Parodi Group is a family-run company with a global vocation, headquartered in Italy, and with operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, USA, Spain, Ethiopia, Romania, Ukraine, Uruguay, and Vietnam. We operate a unique, ESG-driven business model focused on building sustainable beekeeping ecosystems at a global scale. Through long-term partnerships with thousands of small producers, we manage the entire value chain — from hive manufacturing to international distribution. With the experience of five generations of entrepreneurs, a dynamic young management team, and a diverse group of professionals, we aim to be the world leader in supplying honey from diverse geographical and botanical origins. Our mission is to provide the food industry with high-quality, safe honey as an ingredient, and to develop innovative, healthy products with honey as the main component.
Giovanni Battista Parodi emigrated from Mele (Liguria) to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Domingo Juan Parodi began commercial activity and transportation of goods including forage, milk and horticultural products.
Construction activity begins with a 10,000 m² warehouse for raw material storage in southern Buenos Aires province.
The first retail business of building materials is inaugurated; industrial activity starts with an electric sawmill.
Juan Marcos and Santiago Parodi expand the business into European imports and acquire 400 hectares for dairy and cattle production.
Creation of Parodi Combustibles for exclusive fuels and oils distribution for YPF.
Argentina’s first mechanized sawmill is built in Misiones, along with the Nelson Juan Parodi neighborhood for workers.
Nelson Juan Parodi acquires a 7,500-hectare field in Santa Fe for cattle raising.
First international honey export from Argentina and start of wooden hive packaging.
Diego Parodi begins the production of wooden beehives.
Creation of the Parodi Foundation in Argentina and Associazione Parodi Onlus in Italy.
Inauguration of Matrunita Mediterranea S.R.L. in Italy, the Group’s first overseas headquarters.
Global expansion for honey acquisition with operations across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Expansion of integrated honey sourcing and processing infrastructure.
Creation of the B2C unit and global launch of BEEBAD, the first energy drink 100% sweetened with honey.
Connecting communities, sustainability, and global markets
Parodi Group operates a unique business model focused on developing a global ecosystem of local, regional, and international beekeeping communities. Through strategic investment, purchasing, and transformation, we work with tens of thousands of small honey producers worldwide.
Through the Parodi Foundation, thousands of indigenous people across multiple countries are trained as professional beekeepers. Graduates receive beehives and tools from Parodi Group, enabling them to launch their own sustainable beekeeping businesses.
Beekeepers progressively repay their initial support by contributing a portion of their honey production over time. This circular model preserves traditional beekeeping, drives sustainability, and generates lasting social and economic impact on a global scale.
LA DOLCE VITA is an Italian brand of Matrunita Mediterranea S.r.l. La Dolce Vita offers multiple solutions for polyflora honeys and a wide range of monofloral honeys for the retail market, with attention to the Organic and Fairtrade market, and genuineness of raw material.
QUEEN OF AMERICA is an american brand of Queen of America LLC, produced in the United States for both retail and foodservice, primarily for the North American market. The huge variety of products available is made possible by the direct purchase of our different companies based in the product´s origin country.
BEEBAD is a new honey-based energy drink developed and marketed by the Parodi Group. Unlike other energy drinks, BEEBAD is entirely sweetened with honey. It is enriched with royal jelly, ginseng, maca, propolis, B vitamins, and caffeine, and is free from refined sugars, taurine, gluten, preservatives, and artificial additives.
A line of delicious spreads made with honey and fruit, available in several flavors: hazelnut, almond, blueberry, strawberry. Suitable for Baking and Filling Cakes and Pies - Garnishing Desserts - Mixing with yogurt - Drizzling on fresh fruit - Perfect for topping pancakes or waffles.
Bees are essential for biodiversity, food security, and environmental balance. Through the Parodi Foundation, the Group trains thousands of beekeepers every year, generating economic independence and long-term social impact.
It is well known that bee pollination is essential for biodiversity and the production of over 90% of the food products humanity relies on. As the world's leading and largest player in the sector, Parodi Group plays a decisive role in ensuring this positive impact.
Beekeeping is crucial for maintaining food security, which stabilizes food supplies and reduces hunger, malnutrition, disease, unrest, insubordination, and forced migration.
Thanks to the Parodi Foundation (see www.fundacionparodi.org), thousands of beekeepers worldwide are trained annually, enabling them to support thousands of families with their production, lifting them out of poverty and marginalization.