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R. Torre & Company, Inc. facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Flavorings, spices and other ingredients |
| Founded | 1925 |
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| Headquarters |
South San Francisco, California
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Key people
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Melanie Dulbecco (CEO) |
| Products | Syrups, Drink |
| Revenue |  US$ 85 million (2011) |
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Number of employees
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100 |
R. Torre & Company, Inc. is a company that makes popular flavorings for drinks and foods. You might know their brand, Torani, which makes yummy syrups, sauces, and drink mixes. They are famous for their sweet syrups that can turn a simple drink into something special!
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Discovering Torani Syrups
Torani makes many different kinds of flavorings. These include syrups, sauces, and bases for blended drinks. Their products are used in cafes, restaurants, and homes all over the world.
How Torani Started
Torani began way back in 1925. A husband and wife, Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre, started the company. They were immigrants from Lucca, Italy, and brought their delicious syrup recipes to the North Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
The Torres first introduced their syrups by mixing them with sparkling water. This created the classic Italian soda, which became very popular in local cafes. Soon, they were mixing, blending, and selling Torani Syrups from their Italian wholesale grocery store.
Growing the Business
In 1957, the Torres' son-in-law, Harry Lucheta, took over the business. He helped Torani grow from a small local company in San Francisco to a brand known around the world.
Today, Torani is owned by Paul Lucheta and Lisa Lucheta. They are the grandchildren of the original founders, Rinaldo and Ezilda Torre. The company has over 100 employees who help make and distribute all the delicious flavors.
Where Torani Is Made
For many years, Torani's main offices and factories were in South San Francisco, California. But in March 2020, they moved to a new location in San Leandro. This move happened during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fun Flavors
Torani is known for its many creative flavors. One interesting syrup they made was Chicken 'N Waffles. This flavor actually started as an April Fools' joke! The current CEO, who leads the company today, is Melanie Dulbecco.