What separates a forgettable dish from one your customers talk about for weeks? Not technique. Not plating. It's the ingredients — and the people who produce them.
LAPA was built on this principle: genuine quality cannot be outsourced to middlemen or found in generic catalogs. It is built through direct relationships, one producer at a time, one region at a time.
Not just a supplier. A network of certified Italian producers.
Ordering from LAPA means accessing one of Switzerland's most selective sourcing networks for Italian food: over 150 certified Italian producers, personally vetted over the years. Artisans and family businesses that share our values: uncompromising quality, full transparency, sustainability, and respect for tradition.
Only 12% of producers we contact become LAPA partners. That means every product in our catalog — over 2,000 references — has already passed a rigorous selection process before reaching your kitchen.
Picture a burrata from Apulia delivered within 24 hours. A 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP from the same family for three generations. A hand-harvested, cold-pressed IGP olive oil from Tuscany. These are not just ingredients — they are stories that speak through the dish.
Why direct partnerships make the difference
- Traceable and certified quality: You know exactly who produced what you serve, where, and how. No middlemen, no opacity.
- Maximum freshness (very short supply chain): From producer directly to you. Fewer steps means more freshness, more flavour, less waste.
- Better pricing for your business: By cutting unnecessary steps from the traditional supply chain, we deliver competitive prices that directly improve your margins.
- Support for small Italian artisans: Every order placed with LAPA supports producers who would otherwise struggle to access international markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I suggest a producer to LAPA?
Absolutely. If you know a quality Italian producer who could be a strong fit for our network, email us at [email protected]. Every suggestion is taken seriously and evaluated with care.
Sind alle LAPA-Produzenten DOP/IGP-zertifiziert?
60% of our producers hold DOP or IGP certifications. The remaining 40% are outstanding artisan producers with very high standards — often more rigorous than official designations require.
Partnership is trust, not just business
When you choose LAPA, you are not simply buying products. You are choosing a philosophy: that great food starts with people who genuinely believe in what they make.
You are supporting families who wake before dawn to harvest, age, and refine. You are bringing your customers flavours rooted in territories with real stories to tell.
LAPA: 150+ certified partner producers. From field to kitchen. Italian excellence, guaranteed.
Explore our catalog or call us at +41 76 361 70 21 — we are here to help you select the best products for your menu.