Learn more about Eurolactis
Inspired by European traditions, our interest in donkey milk guides our approach at Eurolactis, linking the traditions of the past with the aspirations of tomorrow.
Our Swiss-Italian heritage brings together a range of expertise and supports our collaborations with international customers and partners.
Eurolactis embodies a genuine commitment to the heritage of the food and skincare industries, looking to the future without forgetting the lessons of the past.
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ABOUT EUROLACTIS
Discover donkey milk and the Eurolactis approach, informed by European traditions and agri-food development.
The Origins
Founded on a collaboration between Italy and Switzerland, Eurolactis is a company dedicated to the production of donkey milk.
Ancestral treasure
Donkey milk is part of a long-standing tradition.[…] It is central to Eurolactis’ activity.
Reputation
Since 2008, we have supplied donkey milk to companies in a range of sectors, including nutraceuticals and cosmetics.
Engagement
At Eurolactis, we preserve and promote this heritage through activities in the production and distribution of donkey milk.
Discover our Timeline : from 2007
Interest in donkey milk and its history brings our team together. This shared interest leads us to work together around our activities.
JANUARY 2007
Foundation of Eurolactis in Morges, Switzerland, initiated by Pierluigi Christophe Orunesu.
OCTOBER 2007
Opening of an operating subsidiary in Italy.
MARCH 2008
Formal strategic agreement with Montebaducco.
JANUARY 2009
Start of processing of fresh donkey milk into powder.
SEPTEMBER 2009
Scientific collaboration agreement signed with the CNR-ISPA in Turin and Avellino, Italy.
MAY 2010
Patent application filed for isolated probiotic strains.
FEBRUARY 2011
6-month partnership with FC INTER concerning donkey milk.
DECEMBER 2014
Donation of two donkeys and donkey milk powder to Pope Francis by Pierluigi, President of Eurolactis.
MARCH 2016
Launch of UHT liquid donkey milk in 100ml TetraPak with Granarolo (project interrupted due to premature separation of the casein).
MARCH 2016
Launch of Swiss donkey milk chocolate with master chocolatier Fornerod.
JANUARY 2017
Initiation of the donkey milk protein concentrate project with experts in neonatology.
OCTOBER 2019
Participation in the 5th EMBA International Milk Banking Congress in Turin, including a presentation of recent clinical studies on the use of donkey milk in paediatrics.
Discover our Team
Interest in donkey milk and its history brings our team together. This shared interest leads us to work together around our activities.
Pierluigi Christophe ORUNESU
Group Founder & Eurolactis Italia CEO
Dr Hans-Peter RICHARD
Member of the Board
Dr. Laura Cavallarin
Strategfic & Scientific Advisor
Dr Amedeo CONTI
Senior Scientific Advisor
Prof. Claudio DEVECCHI
Member of the Advisory Board
Antonio Mazza
Agricultural Technician / Expert of Animal Science
Encyclopaedic references
DairyReporter described Pierluigi Christophe Orunesu as the founder and head of Eurolactis in 2015. He was identified as CEO of Eurolactis at an Italian Senate hearing in 2020.