In the early 1970s, nestled amidst the rolling hills of Imperia, in Italy, a modest bakery emerged. The first generation of the family kneaded their way into the hearts of locals. Their bread, warm and fragrant, became a daily ritual for the villagers.
Three decades passed, and the bakery flourished, opening two more branches in the area.
In 2002, the grandsons—the torchbearers of flavor—made a pivotal decision. In Dolcedo, they founded I Pani S.r.l., a name that resonated with authenticity and tradition.
“I Pani” wasn’t just a bakery; it was an orchestra of flavors. Within its walls, the secrets of recipes were passed from father to son. The grandsons started producing only "ciappe". Later on, they expanded their offer, crafting more than mere loaves. Their offerings spannes today 5 families of bakery delights:
- Bruschetta: From rustic “Bruschettina” to dainty “Mini Bruschetta” and "Bruschettina". Each slice bore the sun’s warmth and the earth’s essence.
- Grissini: These slender breadsticks danced between tradition and innovation, crisp and irresistible.
- Crispy Focaccia: a symphony of crunch and tenderness.
- Ciappa di Liguria: A heritage woven into every crumb, the Ciappa whispers tales of ancient grains and coastal winds.
- Toasted Italian Focaccia: Our most recent homage to ligurian tradition.
In 2003, I Pani took part in the "Fancy Food Show" in New York. Spreading their delicious products all around the world, they won the "Best Baked Product Award" with the "Bruschetta".
In 2005 I Pani entered the UK market. This meant an improvement of quality and safety processes in all business areas, main company’s focus ever since.
In 2010 I Pani moved to a new, larger warehouse in Chiusavecchia. From there, they better responded to the continuosly increasing demands of the international market. In 2022 a new transfer took the company to Dolceacqua. The village is a guarantee of better expansion and growth, with a stronger bond with the territory.
Today I Pani combines large-scale production with traditional recipes, genuine ingredients, craftsmanship and quality products. This is how the family’s more than 50 years of experience in the world of baking continues.
