THE CONTINO
FAMILY
Sapori D’Italia is more than a business - it’s a family story. It all began over 40 years ago with Salvatore and Tiziana, whose passion for Italian food and tradition led them to create something special. With dedication and a deep respect for quality, they built an artisan company that values authenticity above all.
Today, their children, Giuliana and Domenico, continue this journey, blending tradition with a modern vision. Still family-run, Sapori D’Italia remains true to its origins, crafting products with the same care and expertise that started it all.
1982
THE ORIGINS
AN ITALIAN PASSION
Our journey began in Sicily in 1982, when Salvatore - a passionate food lover with experience across Italy and England - spent nearly a decade by the side of the "King of Antipasti," the master whose image now features in our logo.
It was from him that Salvatore inherited the deep-rooted passion for crafting artisanal olives and antipasti, a tradition that still lies at the heart of everything we do.
1991
THE ENGLISH DREAM
FROM SICILY TO LONDON
In 1991, Salvatore and Tiziana moved to a suburb of London with a dream: to bring the finest Sicilian specialities to the UK. With passion and determination, they began producing high-quality olives and antipasti - but their inspiration reached even further.
1991
THE BIRTH
OF OUR PESTO
Tiziana has always had a real passion for pesto, perfecting a family recipe from a young age. Inspired by the traditions of Ligurian cuisine, she and Salvatore decided to introduce "Pesto Ligure" into their range, soon followed by their own take on the vibrant "Pesto Siciliano." Today, our collection of pestos – a meeting of Sicilian and Ligurian traditions – is one of the most loved by our customers.
2006
GROWTH
A NEW CHAPTER IN LIGURIA
The growing demand for Sapori D’Italia products led the company to establish itself in Liguria, the homeland of Pesto and Basilico Genovese DOP.
In a modern facility, we partnered with one of the region’s leading growers, ensuring certified quality, full traceability, and access to the finest local basil. The result is an authentic, genuine, and fully traceable pesto.
2025
TODAY
A BENCHMARK FOR QUALITY
Today, Sapori D'Italia is a point of reference for those looking for authenticity and quality in the world of Pesto. Our dedication to tradition and quality is reflected in every product we offer. Despite our growth and expansion, we remain true to the principles that have guided Salvatore and Tiziana since the beginning.
2023
THE FUTURE
TRADITION & INNOVATION
With the fresh energy of Domenico and Giuliana (children of Salvatore and Tiziana) an eye is always turned to the future. We are committed to keeping alive the passion that inspired our beginnings. We will continue to innovate and explore new horizons, without ever losing sight of the tradition that has made us what we are today.
WHERE WE ARE
LIGURIA "THE HOME OF PESTO"
Our production site is located in the region of Liguria, the homeland of Pesto and Basilico Genovese DOP. Covering almost 3,000m², the facility specialises in the production of fresh Pesto & Paste.
Choosing Liguria allows us direct access to the finest and freshest, Basilico Genovese DOP and ensures complete traceability of our key raw material. Thanks to our proximity to local farmers and producers, we can guarantee exceptional freshness, authenticity, and quality.
Our facility is designed to meet the highest production standards while preserving the traditional methods that make our Pesto truly unique.
OUR
CERTIFICATIONS
