We are a family in love with good food
Our journey starts in Parma in 1877, as a small bread and pasta shop. Today, 146 years later, our products can be found in more than 100 countries and have become icons in the food industry. Still we are family-owned, not listed on any stock exchange.
HISTORY
Growing wiser
Our present is inspired by our past: to fully understand who we are today, get a taste of our history. Discover how our family's first batch of pasta in Parma helped Barilla become a pillar in the international food industry.
Family Company
Four generations of good food
We have been a family-owned company since 1877.
Our key contribution to people and planet wellbeing
815
tons of raw materials of raw materials according to the Barilla sustainable farming rule.
7,000
farmers involved in the Barilla Sustainable Farming programme.
About
50
of electricity consumption produced from renewable sources.
164
of water recycled and reused
in water-stressed areas compared to 2022.
99.8
of packaging is designed for recycling.
3,700
tons of products donated in 2024.
The information and data contained in the report relate to Barilla Group for the period from 1st January to 31st December 2024, unless otherwise indicated.
PURPOSE
The joy of food for a better life
Bringing people closer to the joy of good food and making quality the choice for a better life, from each individual to the planet. because this is how we are nurturing the future, today.
Barilla Foundation
Small daily actions for big changes
The people and planet wellbeing also depends on our awareness and the result of our daily actions.
BLUFUTURE
We create the future of food. Together.
Enter our dedicated area on innovation projects and to support new business ideas in the food sector, to help people live better in a healthier planet for the next generations.
Historical archive
Our past is our future
For us, food must tell a story. For 146 years, we've turned family recipes into timeless tales of the changing times. Browse through the Barilla Historical Archive to discover how, through every piece of communication we've created over the years, our past keeps inspiring our future.
Barilla in the world
Find out where we are in the world.
Get in touch
We love the taste of curiosity
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