De Cecco Acini di Pepe n. 78

De Cecco is a world-renowned Italian pasta brand with a deep historical heritage dating back to 1886. Founded by the De Cecco brothers in Fara San Martino, Abruzzo, the company revolutionized pasta production by inventing a low-temperature drying system that preserved the organoleptic qualities of the wheat.

The product featured, Acini di Pepe, is a tiny peppercorn-shaped pasta traditionally used in soups and broths. De Cecco maintains its premium status by sourcing high-quality durum wheat and using bronze dies for extrusion, which creates a rough texture that allows sauces to cling effectively.

Unlike many global food brands that have been acquired by larger conglomerates, De Cecco remains a family-owned enterprise. The ultimate ownership sits with F.lli De Cecco di Filippo Fara San Martino S.p.A., which continues to manage operations from its historical base in Italy, ensuring that the brand’s traditional methods and high standards of production are upheld across their global distribution network.