Our Story
Tradition and family experience since 1955
Pastificio La Lanterna was born from the owners' passion for fresh pasta and good cuisine of the Emilia Romagna tradition. In 1955 Gabriele and Ettorina had little money and a good idea: to bring the traditional flavors of Bologna to the Italian table. They start their activity in a small artisan workshop of just a few square meters, driven by a dream that soon becomes a real company with so much passion and devotion. Today the company is lead by the third generation, composed by Lorenzo and Irene, with the help of the partner Andrea, who follow up on the dream. Making use of modern and cutting-edge technologies, they still keep intact the artisan characteristics of the past.
The production is aimed at retail, large-scale distribution, catering companies and the HO.RE.CA world, offering fresh egg pasta, filled or simple, green pasta with spinach, nettle and cuttlefish ink, fresh handmade and baked pasta, distributed everywhere in Italy by own means or through specialized couriers for temperature-controlled transport.
Our Mission
Tradition, quality and innovation
The goal of the pasta factory since 1955 has been the desire to offer the final consumer a product of the highest level made exclusively with selected and top quality ingredients.
The exclusive choice of noble raw materials, the absence of preservatives in the carefully hand-prepared fillings, the obsessive attention to customer needs make Pastificio La Lanterna a leading company in the production of fresh egg pasta. Great attention is also paid to condiments because the company scrupulously respects a mantra, the one that Claudia expresses every day, that is,
“We produce what we bring to our tables”
In recent years, Pastificio La Lanterna has experienced increasing appreciation and is now looking to tap into even wider markets with the aim of expanding abroad.
Our Values
Quality raw materials
We carefully choose the best raw materials, selecting the grains that guarantee good cooking and respect for the organoleptic characteristics.
Tradition and innovation
The manufacturing process of our pasta integrates the long Emilia Romagna tradition and new technologies, guaranteeing products with a classic and inimitable taste.
Scrupulous checks
Thanks to in-depth checks that cover the entire production chain, from the choice of suppliers to the processing of products and logistics, we bring excellent quality pasta to your tables.
Certifications
IFS certification, recognized worldwide, guarantees our ability to supply safe products, compliant with contractual specifications and legal requirements.
The Call for Support for Internationalization Projects of SMEs, Consortia and SME Aggregations
Thanks to the regional contribution provided by the “Call for support for internationalization projects of SMEs, Consortia and aggregations of SMEs – 2023” PR FESR 2021/2027 – ACTION 1.3.2 (CUP E58I23002790009), the company was able to develop its internationalization strategy, through TEM consultancy and participation in trade fair events in the sector for the year 2024.
La Lanterna took part in the trade fairs CIBUS 2024 in Parma and MARCA 2024 in Bologna, representing Made In Italy and increasing its level of internationalization together with TEM consultancy.
Thanks to the project, the company has managed to increase its presence in France and Germany, increasing both its foreign turnover and its level of competitiveness.
Call for Support Digital Export 2024/2025 Emilia-Romagna Region
Thanks to the regional contribution provided by the "Call for Support Digital Export 2024/2025", we have launched the "Dedicated Project for the digital development, export skills and international channels of "La Lanterna S.r.l." , an internationalization project towards France and Germany through the support of a Temporary Export Manager, B2B/B2C meetings, participation in trade fairs and digital marketing and SEO optimization activities.
