Barilla Group
Barilla Group is a multinational Italian food company primarily known for its extensive production of pasta and bakery products. It remains a family-owned business headquartered in Parma, Italy, with widespread manufacturing facilities across Europe and international operations.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Italy
HQ City
Parma
Founded
1877
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
IT
Ultimate Parent
Barilla G. e R. F.lli S.p.A.
Data Hosting
IT
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
high
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISCC PLUS, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1877
Company founded
Pietro Barilla opens a bread and pasta shop in Parma, Italy.
1971
Ownership change
The Barilla family buys back the company from W.R. Grace & Co.
2010
Sustainability focus
The company launches the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition to promote sustainable food systems.