Rondanini UK Ltd.

This festive season, we come together to celebrate the remarkable teamwork that brings our food to life! Alongside our customer teams, we have crafted some truly special offerings this year. Together, we look forward to continuing to inspire our consumers to embrace high-quality foods that nourish not only their bodies but also their hearts and spirits. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas filled with joy, gratitude, and the promise of exciting things to come in the New Year! From Adrian and the team at Rondanini.

Last week, Tim Ashburn, Product Developer at Rondanini UK Ltd, visited The Pizza Show at Olympia. Here’s what he had to say: "The show was packed full of highly skilled pizza professionals and passionate enthusiasts. The talks were particularly insightful, well-presented, and engaging. Highest quality pizza to sample at every corner!" Our sister company Salvo1968 were present, supporting our partners Dallagiovanna and Latteria Sorrentina. 🍕📸 #ThePizzaShow #Salvo1968 #Dallagiovanna #LatteriaSorrentina #RondaniniUK

Our Barcelona adventure left a lasting impression. From cooking classes to wine tours, we learned that the best flavors come from a combination of passion, teamwork, and a spirit of discovery. 🍽️🤝🌍🍅🔥 #BarcelonaInspired #FoodPassion #TeamAdventure

What makes great food? Great people, inspired by what they do. That’s why we took the entire Rondanini head-office team on an unforgettable discovery journey to Barcelona! In the words of Anthony Bourdain, "You learn a lot about someone when you share a meal together." And after a few days of diving into Barcelona’s food culture, we couldn’t agree more. Here’s a taste of our adventure: 🍅 Cooking Like Locals: From mastering the art of paella to mixing sangria and crafting perfect pan con tomate, we discovered how food and teamwork bring out the best in us—and taste pretty amazing too. 🍷 Tapas & Wine Tours: Exploring buzzing markets, historic tapas bars, and hidden gems, we paired each dish with local wines and endless inspiration, bringing home fresh ideas to fuel our work. 🥘 Authenticity & Passion: Experiencing Barcelona’s rich culinary culture reminded us that authenticity and passion are the real secret ingredients in everything we create. We’re back with not just memories, but renewed creativity and excitement, that will touch many of our food categories. Watch this space!🌍🍷✨ #InspiredByBarcelona #TeamBuilding #FoodInnovation #LoveWhatYouDo

We are sad to announce the passing of our friend and co-founder Gianni Rondanini, who died aged 93. During the 1980’s the Rondanini family were one of Italy’s leading charcuterie producers, and Gianni understood the potential for exporting Italian food. Together with the De Vito family he co-founded Rondanini UK in 1989 and his contributions have not only shaped the way we appreciate Italian cuisine but also inspired many other Italian food business to follow his lead. Our thoughts are with Gianni’s family and his wife Dada and daughters Koko and Barbara during this difficult time. Gianni’s spirit and legacy will continue to inspire all of us at Rondanini UK and we are privileged to carry his name. Adriano

2023 saw a shift in consumer preference, with upmarket UK retailers starting to replace traditional Christmas puddings with panettone 🎄. According to The Guardian, panettone was outselling Christmas pudding by 40% 📈 at one point in December, as many seek a lighter, more versatile dessert for the holiday season ✨. Our assortment of indulgent Nomma Panettones, filled with limoncello cream (yellow) and chocolate chip (red), are in stock now at Tesco 🛒 or via Salvo1968 for trade.

We are pleased to announce the Franco Manca Gyros Pizza launch earlier this month! 🇬🇷🔥  Our signature sourdough base is topped with a rich tomato sauce, smoky Greek-inspired chicken gyros, creamy mozzarella 🧀, and sun-dried tomatoes 🍅. Finish with the creamy garlic & mint drizzle just before serving 🥙✨. #FrancoManca #GyrosPizza #NewMenu #SourdoughPizza #PizzaLovers #GreekInspired #Foodie #PizzaTime #GarlicAndMint #DeliciousEats

🌶️ Exciting times in Calabria! 🇮🇹 Every year, our managing director, Adriano De Vito, immerses himself in the vibrant energy of the Peperoncino Festival in Diamante, the southern region of Calabria. 🎉 It’s his favourite time of year visiting the South of Italy, celebrating the fiery passion for hot chili peppers! 🌶️🔥 🤯 Still a mystery how he managed to devour nearly a kilo of the spiciest peppers! 🥵🌶️ #PeperoncinoFestival #Calabria #PassionForSpice #TeamRondanini

"UK Attitudes towards Cooking in the Home Market Mintel Report 2024"  Our Key Takeaways:  Healthy Eating - Consumers are moving towards healthier meal preparations, boosting the need for products that support this lifestyle.  Ultra-Processed Foods - Rising scrutiny offers an opportunity for cleaner, less processed alternatives to gain traction.  Meat-Free Flavour - The need for guidance in creating flavourful meat-free meals presents a unique chance for innovation in the market.  Whether it's through recipe websites, magazines, or social media, the sources of inspiration are more diverse than ever. Home cooks are eager to explore new flavours and healthier options, creating a dynamic landscape ripe for innovation and growth.  At Rondanini we continue to innovate our products and provide our retailers with the most up-to-date trends and worldwide favourite flavours.

🚐🍕 Our technical team on wheels !  This week, Berna Keser, Group Food Technologist and Geoff Dosanjh, Group Head of Technical had the pleasure of visiting our sister company @Salvo1968 to explore the new pizza and pasta school van! 🎉  This amazing addition will take our technical demos and NPD sessions on the road across the UK.  📸Berna Keser, Geoff Dosanjh and Luigi Forte, Technical Pizza Chef. Berna Keser Geoff Dosanjh Luigi Forte  #InnovationOnWheels #NPD #PizzaPasta #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #FoodTech