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Malaysian Reserve
28-04-2025
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Rustica Foods Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence and Innovation in the Pizza Industry
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ – Rustica Foods Inc., a privately held company and leader in Canadian pizza manufacturing, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year – a significant milestone in a journey built on quality, innovation, and expertise in the agri-food sector. Founded on May 3, 2000, Rustica Foods has grown from a small local business to one of Canada's largest pizza manufacturers. Based in Anjou, Montreal, the company was founded by Richard Morgante and his family and later joined in 2011 by his business partner Vincent Giove. Rustica has undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from fresh pizza production to becoming a leader in both fresh and frozen pizza segments, marketing its own brands Rustica and Mia, while also manufacturing for major private-label brands both domestically and internationally. The company has distinguished itself through its commitment to employee development, the adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, and strategic market expansion. These sustained efforts have earned it numerous accolades, including being named a finalist for the SIAL Prix Alizé Awards for Innovative Export Strategy, and the Inno-Centre Award, recognizing its outstanding contributions to innovation in the sector. 'As we reach this important milestone, we are extremely proud of how far we've come,' says Richard Morgante, President and CEO of Rustica Foods. 'Our success is driven by the passion of our team, the loyalty of our partners, and our constant commitment to innovation.' Recognized as a trusted co-manufacturer for several national brands, both in Canada and internationally, Rustica Foods continues to expand globally. With the introduction of new pizza product lines and the ongoing integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, the company is agile in responding to market trends and consumer expectations. In 2025, Rustica proudly unveils its new Detroit-style pan pizzas, launched under the Rustica brand. This bold and savory innovation is entering a rapidly growing segment of the Canadian market. Selected for SIAL Innovation 2025, this makes Rustica the only Canadian producer of this type of pizza. This launch adds to an already rich portfolio, which includes the top-selling stuffed crust pizzas in Canada, rising crust pizzas, pizzeria-style stone-baked crust pizzas, fresh tomato pizzas, long-shelf-life pizza crusts, and a variety of other innovative products – all proudly made in Canada, primarily with locally sourced ingredients. Looking ahead, Rustica Foods will soon begin construction of a third production facility, set to open in early 2026. This expansion is part of an ambitious $65 million growth plan, made possible by a strategic partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Export Development Canada (EDC). This significant investment will allow Rustica to modernize its facilities, automate production lines, acquire cutting-edge equipment, and increase manufacturing capacity while accelerating its global development. 'This strategic partnership will allow us to fast-track key projects, including the launch of new innovative products and expanding our export markets. We are proud to work with partners who share our vision for sustainable growth driven by innovation,' says Vincent Giove, Vice President & CSO of Rustica Foods. As Rustica Foods celebrates 25 years of excellence, the company remains true to its core values while continuing its mission: to deliver quality, innovation, and leadership in the pizza industry. Website: Instagram: LesAlimentsRustica LinkedIn: Aliments_Rustica Facebook: LesAlimentsRustica TikTok: RusticaPizzaFanClub
Cision Canada
28-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Rustica Foods Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence and Innovation in the Pizza Industry
, April 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Rustica Foods Inc., a privately held company and leader in Canadian pizza manufacturing, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year – a significant milestone in a journey built on quality, innovation, and expertise in the agri-food sector. Founded on May 3, 2000, Rustica Foods has grown from a small local business to one of Canada's largest pizza manufacturers. Based in Anjou, Montreal, the company was founded by Richard Morgante and his family and later joined in 2011 by his business partner Vincent Giove. Rustica has undergone a remarkable transformation, moving from fresh pizza production to becoming a leader in both fresh and frozen pizza segments, marketing its own brands Rustica and Mia, while also manufacturing for major private-label brands both domestically and internationally. The company has distinguished itself through its commitment to employee development, the adoption of cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, and strategic market expansion. These sustained efforts have earned it numerous accolades, including being named a finalist for the SIAL Prix Alizé Awards for Innovative Export Strategy, and the Inno-Centre Award, recognizing its outstanding contributions to innovation in the sector. "As we reach this important milestone, we are extremely proud of how far we've come," says Richard Morgante, President and CEO of Rustica Foods. "Our success is driven by the passion of our team, the loyalty of our partners, and our constant commitment to innovation." Recognized as a trusted co-manufacturer for several national brands, both in Canada and internationally, Rustica Foods continues to expand globally. With the introduction of new pizza product lines and the ongoing integration of advanced manufacturing technologies, the company is agile in responding to market trends and consumer expectations. In 2025, Rustica proudly unveils its new Detroit-style pan pizzas, launched under the Rustica brand. This bold and savory innovation is entering a rapidly growing segment of the Canadian market. Selected for SIAL Innovation 2025, this makes Rustica the only Canadian producer of this type of pizza. This launch adds to an already rich portfolio, which includes the top-selling stuffed crust pizzas in Canada, rising crust pizzas, pizzeria-style stone-baked crust pizzas, fresh tomato pizzas, long-shelf-life pizza crusts, and a variety of other innovative products – all proudly made in Canada, primarily with locally sourced ingredients. Looking ahead, Rustica Foods will soon begin construction of a third production facility, set to open in early 2026. This expansion is part of an ambitious $65 million growth plan, made possible by a strategic partnership with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Export Development Canada (EDC). This significant investment will allow Rustica to modernize its facilities, automate production lines, acquire cutting-edge equipment, and increase manufacturing capacity while accelerating its global development. "This strategic partnership will allow us to fast-track key projects, including the launch of new innovative products and expanding our export markets. We are proud to work with partners who share our vision for sustainable growth driven by innovation," says Vincent Giove, Vice President & CSO of Rustica Foods. As Rustica Foods celebrates 25 years of excellence, the company remains true to its core values while continuing its mission: to deliver quality, innovation, and leadership in the pizza industry.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Canada's Rustica Foods gets new investment
Rustica Foods, a Canadian manufacturer of fresh and frozen pizzas, has secured investments from Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Export Development Canada (EDC). Specifics of the investment were not disclosed but, in a statement, Rustica Foods said the new investors will support its C$65m ($43.18m) 'expansion plans'. The Montréal-headquartered company said it will use the investment to buy equipment and 'enlarge' its facilities. Rustica Foods president Richard Morgante provided further details on the 'expansion plans', that include 'automating' production lines and 'developing new products that meet changing consumer needs'. Founded in May 2000 by Morgante and his parents, the company began by supplying fresh pizzas to supermarkets. The company expanded its offerings by acquiring Mia Foods in 2015, a family business known for its Italian-style shelf-stable par-baked pizza crusts. In 2017, Rustica Foods added frozen pizzas to its product line. Today, Rustica Foods caters to four key market segments - retail, wholesale, foodservice, and private label. Its product range includes ready-to-eat fresh tomato pizzas, par-baked premium pizza crusts, and fresh or frozen topped par-baked crust pizzas. According to Dany Pelletier, executive vice-president of private equity and impact investing at the Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Morgante and the Rustica team have been able to 'adapt quickly to a changing market by adopting productivity-boosting technology'. 'In the current context, it is more important than ever to support local agri-food processors who see market changes as opportunities for growth,' he added. Guillermo Freire, senior vice-president of the mid-market group at EDC, described Rustica Foods as a 'leading Canadian manufacturer in the agri-food sector' and said the funds can 'help the company deepen their engagement in diverse export markets, where there's demand for the value and quality of Canadian products.' In August, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) provided C$1m in funding to Rustica Foods. The capital helped the company acquire digital production equipment to 'boost its productivity and competitiveness'. "Canada's Rustica Foods gets new investment " was originally created and published by Just Food, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
