Maestri Pastai
The Real Artisan Pasta
The Mastri Pastai is crafted using traditional artisan methods, utilizing only genuine ingredients.
The factory quality control is overseen by experienced hands who have been creating pasta for generations. It uses only the finest durum wheat semolina and cold-kneaded water.
The pasta is bronze-drawn and dried at low, consistent temperatures for ten to fifteen hours, depending on the shape.
Every die, piece, and batch is meticulously inspected, with each one personally packaged to deliver delicious pasta with perfect porosity to your shelves.
Our Maestri Pastai Partners
Maestri Pastai was founded by Giovanni Castiello and is based in Mercato San Severino, near Salerno. For over 20 years, it has been crafting authentic artisanal pasta with care and dedication, following the traditions of Southern Italy.
Every day, its purpose remains the same: to bring the best quality Italian pasta to tables worldwide. Behind every package, there are artisans who work with great care and deep passion.
At Pastificio Castiello, the heart of all its activities, employees firmly believe in tradition, the rich experience of taste, and the passion poured into every step of the process.
A Sustainable Business Model
Maestri Pastai is built on a sustainable business model that values both the environment and its workers. The company is committed to minimizing its environmental impact and preserving its roots while looking toward the future. Environmental sustainability has always been a priority, with continuous investments in quality and responsible practices.
This dedication has earned Maestri Pastai two globally recognized certifications: BRC (British Retail Consortium) and IFS (International Food Standard), ensuring high production standards, cleanliness, and sustainability.
For years, a sophisticated solar panel system has generated clean energy to power operations, while precise quality control and the expertise of pasta masters help minimize production waste. Sustainability extends beyond the environment, it’s a core human value. Employees are actively involved in every step of production and promotion, with a strong commitment to supporting women in the workforce. Today, more than half of the team is made up of women. This approach creates what Maestri Pastai calls “circular sustainability", a process where environmental responsibility and human values come together to produce a pasta that is truly unique in both craftsmanship and tradition.
Conditalia Tomatoes
Farmed Fresh in the Heart of Italy
Conditalia selects 100% Italian tomatoes, harvested at peak ripeness. It carefully chooses the best varieties and subjects them to rigorous quality controls, adhering to the highest safety standards while honoring traditional methods.
With passion and experience, it produces tomato preserves and purees that offer a rich, unmistakable taste, bringing the goodness of 100% Italian tomatoes to your shelves.
Our Conditalia Partners
Founded in the 1960s in the scenic Lattari Mountains, Conditalia SpA is a family-run company dedicated to producing high-quality tomato preserves and ready-made sauces.
As one of the first companies to introduce practical, ready-to-use tomato pulp in the 1970s, Conditalia quickly gained recognition. By 1993, the brand adopted its signature Italian-flag-inspired identity, reinforcing its dedication to 100% Made in Italy products.