Jul22493 9. Jul22493 Founded in 2016 within the perimeters of Italy’s beautiful Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Società Agricola Moldoi srl (SAM for short) is unique in its mission to both design and manufacture health and food products exclusively using products native to the area. With Nicola De Zordi, the company’s founder and owner, having been recognised as the Ambitious Business Owner of the Year 2025 – Italy (Health and Wellness), we were able to catch up with him to find out more about this venture. By cultivating and then processing the medicinal plants native to the Dolomites, SAM is able to craft certified, sustainable, natural, and ecofriendly supplements, extracts, and cosmetics. From sprays to oils, drops, capsules, and a choice selection of herbal teas, these items are proven to boost health and wellbeing, with rigorous, up-to-date scientific data being leveraged to ensure every item in this line performs its intended duty. All of the plants SAM uses encompass thousands of molecules of “health activity” – with these able to be expressed using technological or climate-based factors. SAM has laboratories to execute this just a short distance away from the fields where these plants naturally grow, and the sprinkling of innovation afforded in these settings leads to new ground being broken and the development of new, exciting products boasting high nutritional value. Taking a deeper dive into exactly what this entails, Nicola and his team are all experts in the practice of extraction using supercritical carbon dioxide, with this process proving critical in the creation and formulation of new, innovative food supplements and cosmetic products. Much of this stems from the background of Nicola himself, who was previously a researcher specialising in processes and formulation. Therefore, the next logical step was for him to start a company that offered total control over the entire production chain. One of incredibly few companies operating in this space capable of using supercritical carbon dioxide for these extractions, SAM is guided by an unwavering belief in the ability of green extractive methods and advocates for their use across the sector. As Nicola explained: “SAM contributes to improve the state of the art by publishing scientific papers with the University of Padova, the University of Trieste, and the University of Camerino.” In addition to these research papers, SAM is further moving the needle by collaborating with one of Italy’s leading food companies on a novel project concerning food transformation and subproducts. Diving deeper into this, Nicola told us: “We use these by-products to extract the important active components used in cosmetics and food supplement formulations.” This takes place alongside an ongoing commitment to assist companies in the creation of new products defined by technological and ingredient-based innovations. Having made a name for himself turning challenge into opportunity, Nicola’s career offers countless examples of this pioneer’s ambition seeing him through a number of difficulties, from the COVID-19 pandemic to issues pertaining to supply issues or global conflicts. From working as a pharmacist during lockdowns and assisting people in managing common illnesses using SAM’s Dolomi range to producing its own labels and packaging to save cost, Nicola’s pioneering mindset has led to solutions that benefit everyone. As we move through the rest of the year and beyond, Nicola is set to continue to introduce new products to the market, as well as invest in the company’s expansion. Some exciting patents are also set to be published and innovative technologies implemented, with plans to focus on female-specific conditions and cardiovascular disorders paving the way for this visionary to continue to push the boundaries of research and development in the field of natural products, cosmetics, and food supplements. Reflecting on this award, Nicola took the time to recognise those around him. He referred to SAM as a “small company, but one full of competences” – especially concerning Galvano J. Dotta, the company’s cosmetics expert; Luciano De Bona, SAM’s CFO; and the brand’s entire production department. For Nicola, this award is as much a testament to them as it is to him, as it is this team that have helped him bring his vision to life. From its location at the foot of Monte Pizzocco, Società Agricola Moldoi srl remains driven to usher in a brighter, greener future in this industry, with the ambitious vision of Nicola De Zordi being realised through a blend of innovation, dedication, and a respect of the natural world. More information about the company and all of its products can be found using the link below. Contact: Nicola De Zordi Company: Società Agricola Moldoi srl Web Address: https://societaagricolamoldoi.it/ Innovative Health Products Made in Italy Feb25179
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