Bertolli Traditional Marinara Sauce

Bertolli is a historic brand that originated in Lucca, Tuscany, in 1865, founded by Francesco Bertolli. Initially known for its high-quality olive oils, the brand expanded into a wide range of Italian-inspired food products, including pasta sauces. The sauce pictured is a Traditional Marinara, part of their mainstream retail line.

Over the decades, the brand has seen several ownership changes. While the olive oil division is owned by Deoleo, the pasta sauce business was sold by Unilever to Mizkan America, Inc. (a subsidiary of the Japanese Mizkan Group) in 2014. Most Bertolli pasta sauces sold in North America are manufactured in the United States using ingredients sourced globally to ensure consistent quality and flavor profiles for the mass market.

Today, Bertolli remains one of the world's most recognized names in Italian cuisine, maintaining its legacy through a corporate structure that spans between Japan and the United States, while still referencing its Tuscan heritage.