When Pietro Barilla opened his humble Parma, Italy pasta shop in 1877, he never would have imagined that 130 years later his dream would have grown into Italy's #1 selling brand of pasta and that Forbes would have rated Barilla the most reputable company in the world. Most importantly, Pietro Barilla would be proud that the business he and his son, Riccardo, worked in side by side would continue to be run by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There is another special milestone that we are celebrating in 2007. Ten years ago, Barilla pasta was introduced to the United States. Today, people across the country have enjoyed our pasta making Barilla the #1 selling brand of pasta in the United States!
In celebration of our 130 years of making quality pasta for families around the world, we've invited well-known chefs to come to our Italian table and share some of their favorite pasta memories and pasta recipes. Every month, we'll feature a new chef who will share delicious great pasta recipes for you to enjoy at home. more>>
2007 was a very exciting year, Barilla was identified as one of Bain Consulting's Brand Growth All Stars as well as receiving mention in Forbes as the World's Most Respected Company !...
