Over the years, Barilla has always supported and taken part in numerous initiatives and projects that promote access to food for communities in need or communities affected by natural disasters. At the same time, Barilla has for years consolidated its relationship and support for local authorities, charities, local companies and non-profit associations, through sponsorships, financial and product donations.
The main associations the Group works with include: UNHCR, UNICEF and Caritas International at global level; Banco Alimentare, the Department of Civil Protection, Caritas Diocesana and the Red Cross in Italy; Food Bank New York, Food Bank Texas and Feeding America in the United States; Bancos de Alimentos in Brazil; Food Bank Australia; TIDER Food Bank in Turkey; Banque Alimentaire and Restos du Cœur in France; Food Bank in Germany.
During 2023 Barilla donated over 3 million euros in philanthropic donations and over 3,200 tons of food products and activated over 1,000 hours of corporate volunteering.
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Barilla Group has boosted its solidarity with and support for local communities in the countries where it operates, by means of donations to hospitals, food banks, local associations and schools. The company has also supported scientific research and healthcare personnel at the front line of the public health emergency.
Barilla guarantees that all activities are carried out in compliance with the law and transparency and to this end it has drawn up a specific policy, "Non-profit and charitable contributions", in which it has defined the roles and responsibilities, as well as the operating procedures for managing charity and donation activities.
We use only quality wheats
In all geographies in which we produce our pasta, we work with local farmers to develop the value chain in terms of quality and economic, environmental and social sustainability. We do it by applying the Barilla Sustainable Farming Code.
Non-GMO ingredients
Barilla has decided to adhere to the precautionary principle and therefore not to use genetically modified ingredients, guaranteeing non-use of GMOs for all its branded products.
Animal Welfare
In line with our only way of doing business, caring for people and the planet, we pay great attention to animal welfare, which is essential for responsible and sustainable supply chains.
Sustainable Packaging
We have always paid close attention to our packaging, both in the design phase of new solutions and in the constant improvement of the packages already developed.