Cirio Chickpeas

Cirio is one of Italy's most historic food brands, founded in 1856 by Francesco Cirio. He was a pioneer in the 'appertization' preservation method, which allowed him to export fresh Italian produce globally. The brand initially grew in Turin and later expanded throughout southern Italy, becoming a symbol of Mediterranean cuisine.

Today, Cirio is a premium brand specializing in tomato products and legumes like these chickpeas. They are typically sourced from Italian farms and processed quickly to maintain freshness. Since 2004, Cirio has been owned by the Conserve Italia Group, a major European agricultural cooperative that represents thousands of farmers. This ownership structure ensures that the products remain deeply connected to their Italian agricultural roots while being distributed to international markets.