Napolina Rigatoni pasta

Napolina is a popular brand of Italian-inspired food products, widely recognized in the United Kingdom. The brand was founded in 1965 by Marino Iandoli, who aimed to bring the high-quality ingredients and authentic flavors of Naples to the British market. While the brand is deeply rooted in Italian culinary tradition, it was actually established in the UK to serve the British consumer base.

Today, Napolina products, including its extensive range of dried pastas like Rigatoni, are produced in Italy using a blend of Italian and non-Italian durum wheat to ensure consistent quality and texture. The manufacturing process follows traditional Italian methods, as indicated by the 'Prodotto in Italia' label on the packaging.

In terms of ownership, Napolina has undergone several corporate transitions. It was formerly owned by Princes Limited, a major UK food and drink group. In 2024, Newlat Food S.p.A., a prominent Italian agro-industrial group, completed the acquisition of Princes Limited. Consequently, the ultimate owner of Napolina is now Newlat Food S.p.A., based in Reggio Emilia, Italy, effectively bringing the brand's ultimate ownership back to Italy.