1870
The customized mill
It was 1870 when Donato Martino, with a simple yet brilliant intuition, customized the family’s water mills
1904
Start of family business
In 1904, Andrea Martino started the family business, developing what are still today the cornerstones of Martino: quality, history, reliability.
1939
World War II
The war severely affected the company, damaged by bombings. Nicola Martino, son of Andrea, took over the business and began the reconstruction work.
1949
Quality pasta factory
Within ten years, Nicola transformed the mill into a pasta factory. Thus, a solid brand was developed, focused on quality and destined to be known in Italy and abroad as synonymous with “quality pasta.”
How it all began
1870
The customized mill
It was 1870 when Donato Martino, with a simple yet brilliant intuition, customized the family’s water mills
1904
Start of family business
In 1904, Andrea Martino started the family business, developing what are still today the cornerstones of Martino: quality, history, reliability.
1939
World War II
The war severely affected the company, damaged by bombings. Nicola Martino, son of Andrea, took over the business and began the reconstruction work.
1949
Quality pasta factory
Within ten years, Nicola transformed the mill into a pasta factory. Thus, a solid brand was developed, focused on quality and destined to be known in Italy and abroad as synonymous with “quality pasta.”
It is the year when Pasquale Martino, the current General Manager, joins the company. His entry further enhances the culture of a quality product. Thanks to his great entrepreneurial skills, he initiates unprecedented industrial development and, with a forward-looking vision, eventually decides to convert production from pasta to couscous.
It is the year when Pasquale Martino, the current General Manager, joins the company. His entry further enhances the culture of a quality product. Thanks to his great entrepreneurial skills, he initiates unprecedented industrial development and, with a forward-looking vision, eventually decides to convert production from pasta to couscous.
1994
First producer of
couscous in Italy.
Martino becomes the leading producer of Italian couscous. A 100% Made in Italy product that stands out for its quality, controlled supply chain, and steam processing.
2008
Global
market
The fourth generation enters the company: for the first time, a woman is at the helm. Emma Martino joins her father Pasquale and initiates an important phase of innovation, leading the brand to expand internationally.”
1994
First producer of
couscous in Italy.
Martino becomes the leading producer of Italian couscous. A 100% Made in Italy product that stands out for its quality, controlled supply chain, and steam processing.
Martino becomes the leading producer of Italian couscous. A 100% Made in Italy product that stands out for its quality, controlled supply chain, and steam processing.
2008
Global market
The fourth generation enters the company: for the first time, a woman is at the helm. Emma Martino joins her father Pasquale and initiates an important phase of innovation, leading the brand to expand internationally.”
The fourth generation enters the company: for the first time, a woman is at the helm. Emma Martino joins her father Pasquale and initiates an important phase of innovation, leading the brand to expand internationally.”
Today
4th Generation Martino
In order:
CFO Giordana Martino
GM Pasquale Martino
CEO Emma Martino
Today
4th Generation Martino
In order:
CFO Giordana Martino
GM Pasquale Martino
CEO Emma Martino
Innovation
Each line is created to meet new needs: more practicality, less waste, same commitment to quality.
Health
Simple ingredients, delicate processing. We think of those who want to eat well every day.
Innovation
Each line is created to meet new needs: more practicality, less waste, same commitment to quality.
Health
Simple ingredients, delicate processing. We think of those who want to eat well every day.
Creativity
Colors, shapes, and original flavors: reinterpreting couscous is our specialty, our art.
Italianity
A couscous made in Italy, by Italians, according to the values of Made in Italy: excellence, attention to detail, and a continuous drive towards innovation.
Creativity
Colors, shapes, and original flavors: reinterpreting couscous is our specialty, our art.
Italianity
A couscous made in Italy, by Italians, according to the values of Made in Italy: excellence, attention to detail, and a continuous drive towards innovation.
Vision
Martino was born with a clear vision: to bring couscous into the eating habits of the whole world, as a daily choice of well-being. Combining quality, practicality, and excellent value for money. Martino promotes healthy, accessible, and contemporary nutrition, capable of improving people’s lives every day.
Every day, Martino is committed to making couscous an ally of daily well-being, constantly investing in quality, research, and innovation. Through lines designed to meet the real needs of people, the company contributes concretely to building healthy, practical, and accessible nutrition.
Mission
Mission
Every day, Martino is committed to making couscous an ally of daily well-being, constantly investing in quality, research, and innovation. Through lines designed to meet the real needs of people, the company contributes concretely to building healthy, practical, and accessible nutrition.
we pass on innovation
we pass on
innovation
Event 120 years of Martino
The most beautiful achievements are those shared. Our 120 years of history together with our team and the energy of Noemi, special guest of the evening.
Event 120 years of Martino
The most beautiful achievements are those shared. Our 120 years of history together with our team and the energy of Noemi, special guest of the evening.
