abbreviation: Barilla
type: business or industry group
location: Italy
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Founded in Parma in 1877, Barilla remains a family owned enterprise. A leading pasta and baked goods producer in Italy, the company has also successfully extended its pasta business worldwide. 2002 was decisive year at the company after its acquisition of German baked goods company Kamps AG, which gave Barilla a leading place in European packaged baked goods and foodservice operations.