Balocco (company) facts for kids
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| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 1927 |
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Fossano
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Key people
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Francesco Antonio Balocco Aldo Balocco Alberto Balocco |
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Balocco S.p.A. is a famous Italian food company. It makes delicious treats like biscuits, panettone, and pandoro. The company started way back in 1927 in a town called Fossano, Italy. Balocco products are enjoyed in many countries around the world. They even make special products for other brands.
The Story of Balocco
How It All Began
The Balocco company started as a small pastry shop. It was founded by Francesco Antonio Balocco in 1927. This shop was in Fossano, a small town in Italy. Fossano is about 70 kilometers south of Turin.
Growing Bigger
After 1948, Balocco began to make more products. They started producing traditional Italian cakes. These included panettone, pandoro, and colombe pasquali. They also made many kinds of biscuits and wafers.
In 1970, Balocco began to produce these sweets on a larger scale. They used machines to make more treats for everyone. This helped the company grow even bigger.
A New Generation
During the 1990s, the company leadership changed. Aldo Balocco's children, Alessandra and Alberto, took over. They continued the family business.
On June 2, 2010, Aldo Balocco received a special honor. The Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano, named him Knight of the “Order of Labor Merit”. This award recognized his hard work.
Sadly, Aldo Balocco passed away on July 2, 2022, in Milan. He was 91 years old and was the Honorary President of Balocco spa. His son, Alberto Balocco, also passed away on August 26, 2022. He was 56 years old.
External Links
- Official Company Website: http://www.balocco.it
