Buitoni facts for kids
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| Subsidiary | |
| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 1827 |
| Founder | Carlo De Benedetti, Giovanni Battista Buitioni |
| Headquarters | , |
| Products | Pasta, ready-made sauces, bakery products |
| Parent | Nestlé |
Buitoni (Italian pronunciation: [buiˈtoːni]) is a famous Italian food company. It is based in a town called Sansepolcro in Italy. The company started a very long time ago, in 1827. Buitoni is well-known for making factory-produced pasta and delicious sauces.
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A Long History
Buitoni has been making food for nearly 200 years! The Buitoni family owned the company for many generations. In 1985, the family sold the company. It was bought by a person named Carlo De Benedetti.
Just a few years later, in 1988, a very large food company called Nestlé bought Buitoni. Nestlé is a big company that makes many different food and drink products. In 2017, Nestlé made some changes to the Buitoni brand. They let another company, Frosta AG, make some Buitoni frozen meals in Italy.
Where the Magic Happens: Casa Buitoni
The heart of Buitoni is a special place called Casa Buitoni. It is located in the beautiful hills of Tuscany, Italy. This area is famous for its fresh ingredients. You can find fields of tomatoes, wheat, vegetables, herbs, and olives all around.
Casa Buitoni used to be the home of Giuseppe, a grandson of one of the founders. Today, it is a very important place for the company. It works as a center where new products are created. The Casa has a test kitchen where chefs try out new recipes. It also has a workshop for showing how products are made. It's a place where Buitoni shares its food ideas with the world.
Buitoni Products Around the World
Buitoni makes many different kinds of pasta and sauces. They also make other bakery products. You can find Buitoni products in about 50 countries! This means their Italian flavors are enjoyed by people all over the globe. The company also helps other brands by making products for them.
See also
In Spanish: Buitoni para niños
