Barilla Blue Box Pasta

Barilla pasta is one of the most recognized food brands globally, known for its iconic blue packaging. The barcode in the image (8008105710017) belongs to the Barilla Group, with the '800' prefix indicating the company's Italian roots. Founded in 1877 as a small bread and pasta shop in Parma, Italy, by Pietro Barilla, the company has grown into a global leader in the pasta industry.

While the brand is deeply Italian in heritage, manufacturing occurs in several countries to meet global demand. Barilla operates numerous production plants across Italy, but also has significant manufacturing facilities in the United States, Greece, France, and Turkey. In North America, Barilla has major plants in Ames, Iowa, and Avon, New York, to supply the local market with high-quality durum wheat pasta.

The brand remains a family-owned business, currently under the management of the fourth generation of the Barilla family. It is the world's largest pasta manufacturer and continues to be headquartered in Parma, Italy. The company maintains a strong focus on sustainability and traditional Italian culinary values while expanding its portfolio to include sauces, breads, and gluten-free alternatives.