Barilla Piccolini Mini Penne Rigate

Barilla Piccolini Mini Penne Rigate is a popular pasta product designed as a smaller version of the classic Penne Rigate, often marketed for children and families. The brand Barilla has its roots in Parma, Italy, where it was founded in 1877 as a small bakery and pasta shop. Over more than a century, it has grown into one of the world's most recognized food brands.

While Barilla has manufacturing facilities worldwide, including in the United States, Turkey, and Greece, its premium Italian wheat pastas and specialty lines like Piccolini are primarily produced in Italy to maintain traditional standards. The brand remains a family-owned business, demonstrating a rare longevity in the global food industry.

Today, the Barilla Group continues to be headquartered in Parma, Italy. It remains under the stewardship of the fourth generation of the Barilla family. The company has expanded its portfolio to include bakery products under brands like Mulino Bianco, but it is best known for being the global leader in the dried pasta market.