From Italy to Africa: the new "via della pasta"is developing

7 January 2024

Altopack, the Italian leader in pasta packaging technologies, is making substantial investments in exporting its solutions to African regions.

Born in Italy, consumed worldwide

The world has increasingly greater desire for pasta. In the last 10 years, worldwide consumption has almost doubled, passing from 9 a 17 million tons. Pasta was born in Italy, the country with the major è per capita consumption, about 23 kilos per year, but it's also the birthplace and breeding ground for the development of packaging technologies. Example of company like Altopack, founded and based in Altopascio (LU), that today is leader in developing pasta packaging systems. This Italian company boasts a diverse portfolio that can cater to various production needs, ranging from large multinational productions to smaller contractor lots.

Interest in African Market

Altopack is particularly focused on emerging markets, such as African countries where it already has a consolidated presence. In fact, the country is a basin of enormous importance for pasta sector. The value on the market is about 11 billion dollars and it should growth with a rate of 11,67%*. Over the past two decades, Altopack has installed more than 50 production lines in this region, becoming a reference company for everyone is looking to initiate or expand pasta packaging or production activities.

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