About

From the heart of the Italian region of Emilia to Milan.

It all started in 1956, when Euride Zini, born in Reggio Emilia, took the traditions of her region and all her love for good pasta to Milan, where she moved and founded a small pasta factory. She produced handmade fresh pasta that, according to tradition, was to be eaten immediately or to be frozen.

Today Zini Prodotti Alimentari is still following this tradition, by respecting original recipes and avoiding any artificial ingredients, including colorants and additives. For product conservation Zini exclusively uses one single natural element: cold. In its cutting-edge Milan pasta factory, all freshly-made products are cooked and frozen very quickly, to preserve all their taste and freshness for a long time.

History of pasta factory

1956

Pastificio Zini was opened in Milan.

1969

Technological breakthrough due to the introduction of the first kneading machines.

1973

Zini moves to Cesano Boscone, just outside Milan.

1978

Zini is the first company in the world that freezes fresh pasta.

1988

Zini in the world. First exports.

1993

The legendary Gnocchi Patato are launched! Launch of Zini Lunch, an innovative concept dedicated to fast food service.

2009

Launch of Milano Pasta Collection with its gourmet fillings.

2013

Opening of the new pasta factory with internal Lab, R&D and Factory Kitchen.

2016

New Gluten Free factory.

2017

Launch of Risidoro®, the perfect risotto.

2018

New Healthy line with Integrali Bio.

2019

Increasingly green, 100% compostable packaging.

2020

Product innovation with 100% vegetable Gnocchi. New corporate logo and new corporate identity.

2021

Dolci Sorrisi® Limited Edition is now available and project “Km0: Grano Antico Senatore Cappelli” has been launched.

2023

Innovation goes on. New vegan alternatives: Legume Gnocchetti made only with 100% flour of legumes and Tortelloni with braised seitan.

2024

Our Pasta Factory expands with new production lines.