La Pasta di Aldo

What La Pasta di Aldo does

La Pasta di Aldo Srl is an Italian artisanal egg pasta producer founded in 2001 by Luigi Donnari and Maria Alzapiedi in Monte San Giusto, Marche. The company operates a single laboratory (~150 sqm) with a workforce of 8, producing approximately 40-50 kg of dry egg pasta per day using its patented Metodo Aldo™ process — a controlled artisan method that uses only Italian durum wheat semolina and Italian eggs (minimum 30% eggs), adds no water, and slow-dries pasta hung on frames at controlled temperatures to preserve porosity and sauce-retention. The portfolio spans 7 product lines and approximately 25 formats (Classica Larga, Classica Filiforme, Mare e Dintorni, Integrale, Vegetale, Speciale, Chicche di Pasta), plus gift packaging (Bauletti, Aldo Selection), and includes a circular-economy proprietary ingredient — Karshof® artichoke-bract flour.

The company generates revenue through three primary channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own online store (lapastadialdo.it, WooCommerce, with €30/€90 free-shipping thresholds for Italy/Europe); B2B foodservice sales to professional chefs, restaurants, and hotels via a dedicated commercial contact, using a 1kg professional format divided into 4x250g portions; and specialty/gourmet retail distribution supported by wooden display solutions and bulk/sfause options for deli counters. Pricing is positioned at the premium tier, ranging €5.90-€7.70 per 250g retail pack to €35.40 per 6-pack gift box. Exports reach the UK (Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck), USA (Michael Tusk's San Francisco restaurants), and Norway. Endorsements from multiple Michelin-decorated chefs and a 2010 Gambero Rosso #1 ranking in pasta all'uovo underpin brand reputation. Operating status is active; the firm received €6,264.98 from Credito Futuro Marche and €28,775 from EU Next Generation / Bando Agrisolare in 2022 for a photovoltaic installation under circular-economy / sustainability initiatives.

Name

La Pasta di Aldo

Legal name

La Pasta di Aldo Srl

Website

https://lapastadialdo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

La Pasta di Aldo Srl is an Italian artisanal dry egg pasta manufacturer in the Marche region, founded in 2001, producing ~25 formats across 7 lines using its patented Metodo Aldo™ slow-drying process, serving premium retail, foodservice, and direct-to-consumer customers in Italy, the UK, the USA, and Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisanal Egg Pasta

NAICS

Dry Pasta, Dough, and Flour Mixes Manufacturing from Purchased Flour (311824), Cookie, Cracker, and Pasta Manufacturing (31182)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAKABAB

Pasta Manufacturing (dry, fresh, filled)

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Processing & Manufacturing/Breakfast Cereals, Pasta & Grain-Based Foods Manufacturing

Keywords

• Artisan egg pasta
• Artisanal pasta production
• Italian dried pasta
• Specialty pasta manufacturer
• Premium pasta brands

Headquarters

HQ city

Monte San Giusto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce retail sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through company website. Products sold in 250g packages, gift boxes, and foodservice 1kg formats.
2. Foodservice/B2B: Direct sales to restaurants, hotels, and professional kitchens. Bulk packaging in 1kg format with 4x250g portions for efficient kitchen operations.
3. Retail distribution: Sales through specialty food stores, gourmet shops, and gastronomy. Products available in 250g packages with natural straw paper packaging. Bulk/sfause options available for deli counters.
4. Gift packaging: Specialized gift boxes (Bauletti) and premium selections (Aldo Selection Signature and Origine) for gifting occasions and corporate gifts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

La Pasta di Aldo manufactures premium dried egg pasta (pasta all'uovo) using its patented Metodo Aldo™ artisan process in a 150 sqm laboratory in Monte San Giusto, Marche, Italy. The portfolio spans 25 pasta formats across 7 product lines, packaged in 250g retail units, 1kg foodservice units, and gift-box assortments, sold direct-to-consumer via the company website and to professional kitchens and specialty retailers via B2B channels.

Product overview

La Pasta di Aldo is an artisan pasta manufacturer producing egg pasta (pasta all'uovo) using a proprietary patented production method called Metodo Aldo™. The company operates as a single unified product offering—a portfolio of 7 distinct pasta lines totaling approximately 25 pasta formats. The product portfolio includes: Classica Larga (wide formats like tagliatelle, pappardelle, linguine), Classica Filiforme (thin formats like chitarrine, filini, maccheroncini, tonnarelli), Mare e Dintorni (seafood-inspired with nero di seppia and limone), Integrale (whole grain alternatives using farro and buckwheat), Vegetale (vegetable-enriched with carciofo, pomodoro, spinaci), Speciale (premium ingredients like tartufo, zafferano, cacao), and Chicche di Pasta (small pasta for soups). The company sells through direct e-commerce (B2C) and dedicated foodservice/retail channels (B2B), with products packaged in iconic 250g natural straw paper boxes and 1kg foodservice containers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Classica Larga pasta line Classic wide-cut egg pasta formats made with Italian durum wheat semolina and Italian eggs under the Metodo Aldo™ process, sold in 250g retail packages and 1kg foodservice units to professional chefs and home cooks.
• Classica Filiforme pasta line Classic thin-cut egg pasta formats produced with the patented Metodo Aldo™ slow-drying process, intended for professional kitchens and premium home cooking.
• Mare e Dintorni pasta line Seafood-themed egg pasta formats incorporating squid ink (nero di seppia) and lemon, aimed at fine-dining chefs and consumers seeking specialty flavors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1st place in Gambero Rosso pasta all'uovo ranking
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/lapastadialdo
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaPastadiAldo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/la-pasta-di-aldo
• Instagraminstagram.com/lapastadialdo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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