Pastificio Avesani

What Pastificio Avesani does

Pastificio Avesani s.r.l. is a privately held, family-owned Italian fresh pasta manufacturer founded in 1951 by Ugo and Iole Avesani in Bussolengo, province of Verona (Veneto). The company operates a single production facility in Bussolengo with five modernized production lines, employing between 11 and 50 people, and produces approximately 15,000 quintals (1,500 tonnes) of fresh stuffed pasta, fresh egg pasta, and potato gnocchi annually, with a daily tortellini capacity of 50 tonnes. The product portfolio is organized across three core categories (Pasta Ripiena, Pasta Fresca all'Uovo, and Gnocchi di Patate) and segmented into nine sub-brands spanning traditional, gourmet, organic/vegetarian, single-serve, premium regional-ingredient, and family-size formats.

The underlying technology combines industrial-scale manufacturing with digitally monitored processes; production lines were upgraded in 2018 with single pasteurization technology, and the 2014-2020 POR FESR Regione Veneto grant (€66,478.80 contribution against €222,496 approved expenditure) financed leak detection systems, steam cooking, and ravioli-making equipment to reduce waste and improve output quality. All processes are certified under IFS, BRC, BIO, and KAT standards. The company does not disclose pricing publicly and generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales across four channels: a company-owned retail store (spaccio aziendale) at the Bussolengo HQ, a network of authorized points of sale across Italy, the Il Buon Gusto Italiano e-commerce platform (since 2021), and B2B outreach via international trade fairs (Anuga, SIAL, TUTTOFOOD, Sol2Expo) targeting food retail distributors and the HoReCa sector. Two primary customer segments are served: Italian food retail consumers seeking traditional fresh pasta for home cooking, and HoReCa buyers requiring consistent-quality fresh pasta for professional kitchens. International markets are served through frozen product distribution.

Name

Pastificio Avesani

Legal name

Pastificio Avesani s.r.l.

Website

https://pastificioavesani.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pastificio Avesani is a family-owned Italian fresh pasta manufacturer founded in 1951 in Bussolengo, Verona, producing stuffed pasta, fresh egg pasta, and gnocchi across nine sub-brands for Italian retail consumers and HoReCa buyers domestically and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fresh Pasta Manufacturing

NAICS

Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Pasta Manufacturing (dry, fresh, filled) (AFAKABAB)

Keywords

• Fresh pasta production
• Stuffed pasta manufacturing
• Italian egg pasta
• Potato gnocchi products
• Artisanal pasta brand

Headquarters

HQ city

Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fresh and Stuffed Pasta Sales: Sale of fresh pasta, stuffed pasta (tortellini, ravioli, cappelletti), fresh egg pasta, and potato gnocchi through retail stores, the company shop, and points of sale. Primary revenue driver with a current production capacity of approximately 15,000 quintals per year.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pastificio Avesani manufactures and distributes fresh stuffed pasta (tortellini, ravioli, tortelloni, cappelletti), fresh egg pasta (tagliatelle, bigoli, lasagne, fettuccine), and potato gnocchi under nine branded product lines. The company operates industrial-scale production of approximately 15,000 quintals per year, selling through its own retail store, authorized points of sale, HoReCa channels, and e-commerce across Italy and internationally.

Product overview

Pastificio Avesani is an Italian fresh pasta manufacturer founded in 1951 in Bussolengo, Verona, producing approximately 15,000 quintals annually. The company operates three core product categories: Pasta Ripiena (stuffed fresh pasta such as tortellini, tortellini, ravioli, cappelletti, nodini), Pasta Fresca all'Uovo (egg pasta including tagliatelle, bigoli, lasagne, maccheroncini), and Gnocchi di Patate (potato gnocchi). The product portfolio is organized into multiple sub-brands: I Classici Avesani (traditional classics), I Tesori della Tradizione (traditional recipes), I Gran Ripieni Gold (gourmet specialty items including girasoli flower-shaped pasta), La Pasta di Ave (classic egg pasta), Bioveg (organic vegetarian line), Le Monoporzioni (single-serve 125g format), Sottile Piacere (premium regional ingredients), Avesanissimi (250g family format), and Pasta Fresca Ripiena 1000gr (family-size bulk packaging). The company also produces a Delizia Vegetariana line. With 5 production lines and 7 certifications including IFS, BRC, BIO, and KAT, the company combines artisanal quality with industrial efficiency, digitally controlled production processes, and innovative packaging methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• I Classici Avesani: Classic line of filled pasta from Veronese tradition
• I Tesori della Tradizione
• I Gran ripieni Gold
• La Pasta di Ave
• Bioveg
• Le Monoporzioni
• Sottile Piacere
• Avesanissimi
• Delizia Vegetariana
• Pasta fresca ripiena 1000gr

Products and services

• Pasta Ripiena (Fresh Stuffed Pasta) Fresh stuffed pasta including tortellini, tortelloni, ravioli, cappelletti, nodini, and quadrucci with various fillings such as meat, prosciutto crudo, ricotta and spinach, and specialty ingredients, sold to consumers and HoReCa customers.
• Pasta Fresca all'Uovo (Fresh Egg Pasta) Fresh egg pasta including tagliatelle, bigoli, lasagne, maccheroncini, fettuccine, and spaghetti chitarra, made using traditional methods for Italian consumers and foodservice.
• Gnocchi di Patate (Potato Gnocchi) Potato gnocchi following Venetian tradition, including gnocchi, gnocchetti tirolesi, and chicche di patate, sold to consumers and HoReCa customers.
• I Classici Avesani Classic stuffed pasta line including nodini, tortellini, tortelloni, ravioli, and quadrucci with traditional fillings like tartufo, ricotta e spinaci, funghi porcini, prosciutto crudo, and meat.
• I Tesori della Tradizione Traditional recipe line featuring tortellini alla carne ricetta di Valeggio and tortellini al prosciutto di San Daniele, bringing authentic regional flavors to the table.
• I Gran Ripieni Gold Gourmet line of specialty stuffed pasta including gran tortelli (speck, ricotta e spinaci, funghi porcini, carne, al crudo) and girasoli (zucca, tartufo e ricotta, salmone, granchio, gamberetti e zucchine, carciofi, asparagi, ricotta e parmigiano).
• La Pasta di Ave Fresh egg pasta line including tagliatelle, gnocchi, fettuccine, and bigoli, representing traditional homemade pasta made like once upon a time.
• Bioveg Organic vegetarian stuffed pasta line made with certified ingredients, featuring ravioli with grilled vegetables, spinach and tofu, and porcini mushrooms.
• Le Monoporzioni Single-serving format stuffed pasta in 125g packs including superfini prosciutto crudo, tortelloni ricotta e spinaci, and superfini alla carne, designed to satisfy individual palates without waste.
• Sottile Piacere Premium line with six recipes featuring selected local territory ingredients including tortelli all'Asiago ed erbette, tortelli con zucca, ravioli con Brasato al Valpolicella Ripasso DOC, cappelletti con Prosciutto Parma DOP, ravioli con carne di fassona, and ravioli con ricotta ed erbette.
• Avesanissimi Stuffed pasta in 250g containers including Avesanissimi ricotta e spinaci, Avesanissimi crudo, and Avesanissimi carne.
• Pasta Fresca Ripiena 1000gr Family-size fresh stuffed pasta in 1000g bags including tortellini prosciutto crudo superfini, tortelli ricotta e spinaci, nodini d'amore prosciutto crudo, pasta sfoglia per lasagne, cappelletti al crudo, and cappelletti alla carne.
• Delizia Vegetariana Vegetarian stuffed pasta line with rich and flavorful fillings, combining classic and innovative recipes for vegetable lovers.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rise Against Hunger ItaliaminorOthers · 4 July 2025On July 4, 2025, Pastificio Avesani participated in an event organized with Rise Against Hunger Italia to prepare 10,000 meals for communities in need in Africa, promoting solidarity and social responsibility.
• Il Buon Gusto ItalianocoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 October 2021Avesani joined the Il Buon Gusto Italiano network of 26 Italian agri-food companies founded in 2016, selling products through their e-commerce platform to promote authentic Made in Italy products internationally. The partnership is based on shared values of traditional recipes, ingredient quality, and product genuineness.
• PrintReleafminorOthersAvesani participates in PrintReleaf's reforestation program, neutralizing paper waste by planting trees in Canada. The initiative supports environmental sustainability and forest conservation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Divella: Italian pasta and food manufacturer with broad grocery distribution. Comparable as a multi-category Italian pasta competitor in retail channels.
• Voiello: Historic Neapolitan pasta brand (now Barilla group) with premium positioning, including fresh specialty lines. Overlaps with Avesani in premium Italian fresh pasta and HoReCa customers.
• Rummo: Italian pasta brand offering a broad pasta portfolio including fresh and specialty formats. Comparable as a branded Italian pasta competitor with national distribution.
• Barilla: Global Italian food giant dominating dry and fresh pasta categories. Overlaps with Avesani across fresh filled pasta (via Giovanni Rana) and competes for shelf-space and HoReCa customers across Italy and internationally.
• La Molisana: Italian pasta manufacturer focused on durum-wheat pasta. Comparable as another mid-to-large Italian pasta player competing for retail share and Italian fresh/dry pasta buyers.
• De Cecco: Major Italian pasta manufacturer with strong presence across dry, fresh, and egg pasta. Comparable as a broader Italian pasta incumbent competing with Avesani in retail and HoReCa channels.
• Pastificio Garofalo: Italian premium pasta producer with extensive dry pasta portfolio and growing fresh/gourmet lines. Compares to Avesani on Italian brand heritage, premium positioning, and retail distribution.

Emerging players

• Sfoglini: US-based artisanal fresh and dry pasta maker focused on premium/organic positioning and DTC e-commerce. Comparable as a smaller, brand-led fresh pasta producer pursuing premium consumers outside the mass market.

Direct peers

• Buittoni: Italian fresh pasta brand (now under Barilla) producing tortellini, ravioli, and other fresh filled pasta for the Italian retail market. Direct comparator on product category, pack formats, and retail distribution model.
• Giovanni Rana: Italy-based and global leader in fresh filled pasta (tortellini, ravioli, cappelletti). Directly comparable to Pastificio Avesani on core product (fresh filled pasta), target customer (retail + HoReCa), and brand positioning (premium Italian fresh pasta).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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