Barilla Whole Grain Pasta

Barilla is a globally recognized Italian food company, renowned primarily for its pasta and sauces. Founded in 1877 in Parma, Italy, by Pietro Barilla, the brand has grown from a small bread and pasta shop into the world's leading pasta manufacturer. The product shown, identified by its blue and orange packaging and the specific EAN code (8076809529457), is a whole grain pasta variety. Manufacturing primarily occurs in Italy at major sites like the Pedrignano plant, though Barilla operates numerous production facilities globally to serve international markets.

The brand remains a family-owned enterprise, currently managed by the fourth generation of the Barilla family. It operates under the Barilla Group (Barilla G. e R. Fratelli S.p.A), which also owns other famous brands such as Mulino Bianco, Wasa, and Misko. The company's headquarters remain in Parma, Italy, maintaining its strong connection to its historical roots while being a dominant force in the global food industry.