Who we are
The Riggi brand was born from and built up around a key inspiration: to make the ancient Sicilian artisan flours known to the world, creating pasta and bakery products of the highest quality, with distinctive flavours.
It is a story with deep roots that go back into time. It began in 1955, when Calogero Riggi founded
his first mill in Caltanissetta which, thanks to its central location, became a touchstone for the
harvesting of wheat and pulses throughout Sicily.
In the last 60 years, Riggi has grown in its expertise and strengthened relationships with suppliers,
who provide the best, certified 100% Sicilian grains.
High quality raw materials that, when combined with strong values of the company and the passion
that it applies to what it does, give life to high quality products boasting excellent properties.
A LOVE SO WHEAT
A GOLDEN-YELLOW SUPPLY CHAIN, REACHING FROM CALTANISSETTA TO THE WORLD
The secret ingredients of our goodness
– Stone grinding, which not only ensures that the grains do not get overheated, but also preserves all the organoleptic properties of the flour;
– Cylinder milling of durum wheat for re-milled semolina, which enables the nutritional properties and germ to be well preserved thanks to the limited break stages in the process;
– Flours containing wheat germ, rich in polyphenols, which help fight free radicals, vitamin E, vitamin B-complex and “good” fats;
– Dedicated commitment to protecting the biodiversity;
– Sustainable production thanks to the use of renewable energy and short supply chains;
– Support for small rural economies through the enhancement of local production and the profound bond with the territory.
A story with ancient roots
1945 – Calogero Riggi
After the war, he bought a land in the territory of Caltanissetta and began his agricultural activity.
1955 – Birth of the company
Calogero installed his first cylinder mill, officially establishing “Molini Riggi.”
1975 – Molini Riggi becomes well-known
A touchstone in Sicily for the wheat storage and grinding.
2000 – Evolution of the mills
Use of natural stones extracted In La Ferté-sous-Jouarre, which preserve the nutritional values of the grains.
2017 – An expanding passion
Our supply chain production extends over 20 hectares of land for the cultivation of our wheat.
2019 – Opening of Riggi Pasta Factory
A place where you can enjoy fresh pasta and dishes made with genuine and seasonal ingredients.
