Ponti SpA was founded in Sizzano (Novara) in 1867 by Giovanni Ponti, a farmer and a wine and vinegar producer, known as “Giuanin d’la asei” (which in local dialect means “Giovanni of the vinegar”).

Mission and Values.

Make the traditional Italian products, characterised by innovative taste and excellent quality, available anywhere in the World. This is the mission of Ponti, a World leader in the production of vinegar, pickles, vegetable preserves in oil,

vegetable preserves in oil, condiments and ready-made sauces, since 1867. The Ponti corporate culture is based on taste. Enhancing the taste, within Ponti, means being fully committed to quality, by combining natural ingredients with state-of-the-art production technology. This is the Italian tradition of taste, a living tradition in the Ponti DNA today, just like in the past.

The Plants.

The culture of taste has been growing in the Ponti family throughout five generations. Thanks to the strict selection of the best raw materials and the respect of heritage, Ponti has been offering high quality products that attract consumers Worldwide for more than 145 years.

Quality System.

The Ponti Quality System, based on food safety and traceability, has been implemented in all the Group factories. It was validated by: BRC (British Retail Consortium) Global Standard, IFS (International Featured Standards), Organic (BIOAGRICERT, ICEA), AIB International Food Safety Standard, Gost R Certification, UKR-SEPRO and Halal Certificate.

1867

 

 

Ponti was founded

1939

 

 

Production of pickles and vegetable preserves in oil was started

1948

 

 

The present factory in Ghemme was inaugurated

1965

 

 

Takeover of main competitors

1974

 

 

Opening of the second vinegar production site in Dosson di Casier

1980

 

 

Takeover of the second Italian producer of vinegar, acetificio Venturi.

1986

 

 

Lauch of the Peperlizia product line

1989

 

 

Opening of the third vinegar factory in Anagni

1990

 

 

Lauch of Carcioghiotto

1991

 

 

Takeover of Modenaceti, specialised on the production of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena in Vignola, province of Modena.

1992

 

 

Launch of Apple Cider Vinegar and Rice Salad Toppings.

1997

 

 

Roll-out of the new Vignola plant, now covering a surface of 14.500 sqm, actually one of the largest maturation and ageing facilities for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

2001

 

 

Three renewed packaging lines for the vegetable preserves were started

2002

 

 

Opening of the new automated warehouses in Ghemme containing 13.500 pallets.

2005

 

 

All production plants obtain the main international certifications with the highest rating

2007

 

 

Ponti joins the Italia del Gusto Consortium, which includes the major Italian food producers.

2008

 

 

Takeover of Achillea, focused on the production of juices and jams from organic fruits.

2009

 

 

The EU awards the Aceto Balsamico di Modena with the PGI, Protection of Geographical Indication, quality label.