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Biscotti P. Gentilini Spa

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Company Background (for Business Directory): Biscotti P. Gentilini S.p.A. is a family-run Benefit Corporation that has been baking traditional Italian biscuits in Rome since 1890. Today the third generation, led by Chairman and CEO Paolo Gentilini, continues to combine time-honoured recipes with modern quality standards in a single production site and factory outlet on Via Tiburtina 1300-1302, just outside the city centre. The company’s registered office is at Via Affile 16-18 in Rome. With a workforce of about ninety employees, Gentilini posted revenues of approximately €22.9 million in 2023 and forecasts a similar performance for 2024. Its product portfolio centres on iconic lines such as Osvego and Novellini biscuits, alongside classic rusks, panettoni and other seasonal specialities. Gentilini distributes nationwide through Italy’s major grocery retailers, supports selective export partners abroad, and serves consumers directly via its own e-commerce platform and on-site store. As a Benefit Corporation, the company formally integrates social and environmental goals into its corporate purpose while maintaining the flexibility of a joint-stock company.

Description of products/services: Gentilini’s story of taste begins with Osvego, the emblematic biscuit first baked in 1906. Its slim, rectangular shape hides a dough enriched with butter, honey and a touch of barley malt; once baked, the biscuit becomes wonderfully crisp and lightly sweet, making it a natural partner for morning coffee, afternoon tea or a late-night nibble. Building on that legacy, Osvego Dark Chocolate adds an indulgent layer of extra-dark cocoa that melts over the traditional malt-and-honey base. The result is a harmonious play between rounded biscuit notes and the lingering, bittersweet snap of fine chocolate—perfect for those who like their classics with a bold twist. Novellini Milk & Honey offer a wire-drawn crumb that is airy yet satisfying. Fresh milk gives softness, Italian acacia honey lends floral sweetness, and a delicate vanilla aroma rises the moment the packet is opened. Dunk them in warm milk or savour them plain; either way they evoke the fragrance of biscuits cooling on a bakery rack. Gentilini Rusks (Fette Biscottate). Twice-baked to a golden hue, these light slices deliver a clean crunch that lets toppings shine—from simple butter and jam to savoury spreads. Their balanced flavour and sturdy texture make them the everyday canvas for sweet or salty creations, while their slow natural leavening keeps them notably digestible. Together, these four products distil the Gentilini ethos: respect for century-old recipes, carefully sourced ingredients and a quest for unmistakeable Roman crispness.

Company Website Address: https://www.biscottigentilini.it

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