History
of Prontofoods

The history of Prontofoods begins with the foundation of Ristora brand, the main one of the group, and continues with other important brands that have been added over the years: Idrolitina, Frizzina, Maraviglia, Ideal, Prolait and Crastan,

History
of Prontofoods

The history of Prontofoods begins with the foundation of Ristora brand, the main one of the group, and continues with other important brands that have been added over the years: Idrolitina, Frizzina, Maraviglia, Ideal, Prolait and Crastan,

1966

Luciano Pensante founded Prontofoods and started his adventure in automatic distribution using the Ristora brand for the first time.

1990

Prontofoods is looking towards new markets, the Ristora brand is starting to be present in large-scale retail trade with Instant Tea.

1997

From 1997 to 2001 sponsorship of Brescia Calcio, in which Roberto Baggio, Guardiola and Pirlo played.

2001

Prontofoods purchases Maraviglia, Idrolitina and Frizzina brands, and with them also the Sant’Olcese plant (GE).

2009

Acquisition of the French milk powder brand Prolait.

2012

Prontofoods acquires the West End brand, Ginseng Coffee specialist.

2019

Prontofoods takes on its current shape with the entry into the group of Crastan, a Tuscan company producing Italian soluble barley.