SanDan Hams
Food safety: the most important ingredient
The San Dan Ham supply chain
The San Dan Prosciutto supply chain is the cornerstone of the quality of the entire production process. It's not just a series of production phases, but an organized and controlled system that encompasses every step, from breeding to final curing.
The decision to develop a complete, proprietary supply chain allows the company to directly control every stage, ensuring food safety, traceability, and compliance with quality standards. This approach allows for precise knowledge of the origin of raw materials and timely intervention throughout the entire process.
Within the supply chain, each activity is managed with care and continuity, maintaining a balance between traditional techniques and modern control systems. The San Dan Prosciutto supply chain thus becomes an essential tool for preserving the product's identity and ensuring consistent quality.
An integrated supply chain
Direct control over every production phase
One of the distinctive aspects of the San Dan Prosciutto supply chain is its complete integration. The company directly manages all stages of production, avoiding intermediaries and maintaining a holistic view of the process.
This model allows you to:
- constantly monitor the quality of raw materials
- ensure controlled conditions during each production phase
- ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations
- maintain traceability of each product
Food safety thus becomes a central element, not a separate step, but a principle that accompanies every activity. Direct control allows for rapid intervention and the maintenance of high standards throughout the entire supply chain.
Breeding: the first step towards quality
Animal welfare and breed selection
The San Dan ham supply chain originates from the Aimaretti family's farms, located close to the slaughterhouse to reduce transportation times and ensure optimal conditions for the animals.
The meat used comes exclusively from selected pig breeds, raised according to criteria that place animal welfare at the forefront. The facilities are designed to offer spacious, clean, and well-ventilated environments, promoting adequate living conditions.
The diet is designed to ensure nutritional balance and quality of the meat, based on ingredients such as:
- whey
- orzo
- SOYBEAN
- bran
This approach allows us to obtain raw materials with characteristics suitable for the production of quality hams, maintaining direct control right from the initial phase.
Slaughter: efficiency and compliance with standards
The Villafranca Piemonte slaughterhouse
A key step in the San Dan Prosciutto supply chain is the Villafranca Piemonte slaughterhouse, a facility designed to ensure production efficiency and compliance with the most rigorous standards.
Between 6,000 and 7,000 animals are processed each week, under the constant supervision of the veterinary service. This continuous monitoring ensures compliance with health and hygiene regulations and the animals' well-being throughout all stages.
The plant also stands out for its attention to sustainability, thanks to systems of:
- heat recovery
- wastewater management
- sewage sludge treatment
At this stage, the Aimaretti family selects the most suitable animals for production, evaluating the balance between fat and lean mass, a key element for obtaining a quality final product.
Processing and maturing: tradition and territory
Specialized establishments and ideal microclimate
The final stage of the San Dan Ham production chain involves processing and curing, which takes place in factories located in specific areas, chosen for their favorable climatic conditions.
The activities are distributed between:
- San Daniele del Friuli for San Daniele DOP Ham
- Feline for Parma Ham DOP
- Ampezzo for mountain specialties
Each facility is dedicated to a specific product type and operates in an environmental context that contributes to the development of its organoleptic characteristics. The local microclimate, combined with careful management of aging times, allows for distinctive aromas, consistencies, and flavors.
The processing follows time-tested techniques, integrated with control systems that guarantee precision and uniformity of results.
The supply chain
Guarantee of transparency and quality
The San Dan Prosciutto supply chain represents a production model based on transparency and responsibility. Each stage is traceable and managed internally, allowing for continuous monitoring of quality and safety.
This system allows you to:
- know the origin of each raw material
- ensure consistent and controlled production processes
- ensure compliance with current regulations
- preserve the traditional characteristics of the product
The supply chain is therefore not just a technical organization, but a strategic choice that reflects the desire to maintain high quality standards over time.
Questions and answers on the supply chain
What is meant by the San Dan Ham supply chain?
The supply chain includes all production phases, from pig breeding to ham curing, managed directly by the company.
Why is the supply chain important in production?
The supply chain allows us to control every stage, guaranteeing quality, food safety, and traceability of the final product.
Where does pig farming take place?
The farms are located close to the slaughterhouse, within a radius of approximately 30 km, to reduce transport times and improve animal welfare.
What checks are carried out during slaughter?
Slaughter takes place under the supervision of the veterinary service, in compliance with hygiene and health regulations and the animal's welfare.
Where are the hams processed and aged?
Processing and maturing take place in the factories in San Daniele del Friuli, Felino, and Ampezzo, each specializing in a specific product.
