Bayo FAQs

Find answers to the most common questions about flavorings, colorants, certifications, and Baiocco services.

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About us

Baiocco S.r.l., commercially known as Bayo, is an Italian company founded in 1946 that produces natural flavorings, colorants, and food ingredients from selected raw materials. Headquartered in Concorezzo (Monza and Brianza), it represents one of the few Italian companies in the sector still entirely Italian-owned, without foreign shareholdings.

We independently produce all our flavoring bases by sourcing various aromatic molecules from around the world. This allows us to offer maximum flexibility in customizing formulations and complete control of the supply chain. Each flavoring is developed to measure to meet the specific needs of the customer and the characteristics of the production process.

We primarily work with food industry companies: bakery products, bread-making, confectionery, dairy, beverages, nutraceuticals, pet food, and other sectors. We supply both large industries with direct shipping and small and medium users through an extensive network of distributors.

Products and Services

Our offering includes:

  • Natural flavorings: liquid, paste, powder, emulsion for all food applications
  • Food colorants: natural and synthetic, powder, liquid, fat-soluble, water-soluble
  • Additives: emulsifiers, thickeners, preservatives, stabilizers
  • Semi-finished products for ice cream: pastes, bases, variegates, toppings
  • Raw materials: vanilla beans, vanillin, spices, proteins, gelatins

Yes, customization is our strength. Our research and development laboratory works closely with customers to develop tailor-made formulations that meet specific process, application, and sensory profile requirements. Each flavoring can be adapted in terms of intensity, format (liquid, paste, powder, emulsion), and concentration.

Yes, we supply specific flavorings for bakery products that withstand high baking temperatures and can also be used in products intended for freezing. The formulation is designed based on the customer’s production process.

Yes, in addition to sweet flavorings we offer a wide range of flavorings for savory applications: fish (anchovy, tuna, salmon), meat (chicken, braised), cheeses (pecorino, grana), cured meats, vegetables (truffle, porcini, tomato), and others. Ideal for snacks, gastronomy, ready meals, sauces, seasonings, pet food, and savory products.

Quality and Certifications

Baiocco is certified according to the following standards:

  • ISO 9001:2015 – Quality management system
  • FSSC 22000 v5.1 – Food safety certification

Baiocco has also implemented an HACCP hygiene and sanitation self-monitoring system.

Upon request, we can provide Kosher and Halal certifications for our flavorings, in collaboration with Eurokosher and Halal Italia.

Our internal software (ERP) allows us to trace every product from the entry of raw materials into the warehouse to the delivery of the finished product, and vice versa. Every batch is documented and traceable, ensuring full regulatory compliance and transparency in the supply chain.

No, by specific company policy we exclude raw materials obtained from processes involving genetically modified organisms. We only use selected raw materials from qualified suppliers.

We pay scrupulous attention to the management of allergenic substances at all stages of the production process. Each product is accompanied by complete technical sheets indicating the presence of allergens, allowing customers to properly manage labeling and declarations of conformity.

Yes, for each product we provide technical sheets, safety data sheets (where necessary), product certificates of conformity, and all documentation necessary for food safety management. Documentation is always up to date and available upon request.

Orders and Logistics

You can contact our customer service department by email (assistenzaclienti@bayo.it) or phone (+39 039 6042263). To submit orders, use: orders@bayo.it.

Minimum quantities vary depending on the product and format. For specific information, contact our sales department, which will assess your production needs and provide you with an appropriate solution.

Yes, we serve customers throughout Europe through our network of distributors. In 2025 we exported to 30 different countries. For foreign markets we can provide all customs documentation and necessary certifications, including Kosher and Halal certificates if required.

Technical assistance

Technical assistance

Yes, our research and development team offers technical support for the formulation of new products, optimization of existing recipes, and resolution of application issues. Contact ricercaesviluppo@bayo.it for technical assistance.

Each product is supplied with suggested dosage indications. For specific advice based on your application, our technical team is available to provide personalized support by contacting ricercaesviluppo@bayo.it.

Technical Information

Natural flavorings are obtained exclusively from natural raw materials through physical, enzymatic, or microbiological processes.

In recent years, Baiocco has specialized in developing a wide range of natural flavorings of… to meet the health trend in the market: these are flavorings in which 95% of the aromatic component actually derives from the declared origin.

Flavorings are available in different types to suit every application:

  • Liquid: for beverages, ice cream, bakery products
  • Paste: for ice cream, creams, bakery products
  • Powder: for dry mixes, powdered preparations
  • Emulsion: for specific applications requiring stability in aqueous phase

The concentration and type are chosen based on the production process and final application.

Natural colorants are derived from natural sources such as turmeric, beetroot, paprika, herbs, and green plants. They are ideal for companies that want to follow the trend of natural colorant on the label or “clean label” by using plant extracts, thus satisfying consumers attentive to ingredients. We offer natural colorants in various forms: powder, liquid, water-soluble, and fat-soluble.

All additives we supply (emulsifiers, thickeners, preservatives, stabilizers) are compliant with current European and Italian regulations on food safety. Each product is accompanied by the relevant technical documentation with indication of E-numbers and permitted usage doses.

Sustainability and Environment

Environmental commitment involves monitoring energy and water consumption at the facility, measuring CO2 equivalents produced, and responsible waste management. We research and select partners attentive to sustainability issues, favoring suppliers with environmental certifications. Investments in increasingly efficient technologies progressively reduce the impact of processing. Staff regularly trained on sustainability issues.

Baiocco has also obtained a “Silver” medal on the world’s leading platform for assessing corporate sustainability Ecovadis (ESG rating).

Our Integrated Management System includes procedures to make processes increasingly efficient, identify potential issues, and reduce waste. We constantly monitor processes to optimize the use of raw materials and energy.

Collaborations and Partnerships

Yes, we offer contract services ranging from production to packaging of the finished product. We can develop customized formulations, reproduce formulas provided by the customer with confidentiality, and package them under the customer’s brand.

We are always interested in expanding our distributor network. For information on commercial partnerships, contact our sales department at commerciale@bayo.it.

Contact and Information

You can reach us through several channels:

Our production facility is located at Via 1° Maggio, 81 – 20863 Concorezzo (Monza and Brianza), Italy. The nearly 3,000 sq m facility is equipped with research and development laboratories, quality control, climate-controlled production departments, and warehouses.

Facility visits are possible by appointment for customers and potential business partners. To arrange a visit, contact our sales department.

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